Licensed Child Care Center
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German School Washington DC
Potomac, MD
· Montgomery County
8617 Chateau Drive,
Potomac, MD 20854
Quick Facts
Capacity
94 children
Age Range
2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (301) 767-3838
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
151451
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery County
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About the Provider
German School Washington DC is a Licensed Child Care Center in Potomac MD, with a maximum capacity of 94 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM August - June
- Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM August - June
- Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM August - June
- Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM August - June
- Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM August - June
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed two children's files that were missing emergency forms. Facility is asked to send photographic evidence of obtaining completed forms | |||
| 2025-05-06 | Full | 13A.16.03.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist reviewed several emergency forms that were missing information and a few health inventory forms that were done on the MCPS forms. Facility is asked to review all of their children's files and submit photographic evidence of all emergency forms being complete. | |||
| 2025-05-06 | Full | 13A.16.03.04B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist was unable to review all the child files because they are kept in the nurses office. Facility is informed that all children's files should be kept in the child care space. | |||
| 2025-05-06 | Full | 13A.16.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist was unable to view a complete first aid kit. Facility is asked to get a large thick gauze pad, ice packs, paper towels, soap, thermometer and wash cloths. Facility is asked to submit photographic evidence once all items have been obtained. | |||
| 2025-05-06 | Full | 13A.16.11.04E(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist was unable to view the EpiPens for children because they are stored downstairs in the nurses office. Facility is reminded that the children's EpiPen should always be readily accessible in case of an emergency. | |||
| 2024-06-11 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-05-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection the office door was locked and Licensing Specialist was informed that staff were not permitted to access the children's files. Emergency cards are in the rooms and Health records are with the school nurse in case of an emergency. | |||
| 2024-05-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility is asked to submit a current and completed personnel list. | |||
| 2024-05-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility is asked to submit current staffing patterns to the Licensing Specialist as well as post them in a conspicuous place. | |||
| 2024-05-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.17.02C | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection the Director was absent and access to staff and children's files were denied to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Other | 13A.16.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: No emergency escape plans made or posted, facility is asked to submit those via email. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Other | 13A.16.12.04B | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility has no way to safely store food and milk, Facility needs to add fridge to this side of the building to safely store children's food and milk. Facility can submit proof of fridge instillation via email. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility self-reported an incident disclosing that a staff member took a child into the staff bathroom. Facility is reminded that this is not ensuring the safety and security of children. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: The Office of Child Care received a complaint and several supporting documents stating that a teacher took a child into a staff bathroom, facility is reminded that this is not appropriate supervision of children. | |||
| 2021-06-09 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of operator maintaining emergency information for 2 children that include the name address or telephone number of the child's physician during the physical condition. The information was corrected prior to the virtual inspection and is marked as corrected. | |||
| 2021-06-09 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(d) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of the disaster plan being updated at least annually. Director initialed at time of inspection and is marked as corrected. | |||
| 2021-06-09 | Full | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe al potentially harmful items being stored in locations that are inaccessible to children in care. Specifically, sunscreen was observed as being in an accessible area to children on the counter top. Director removed the items from accessible location and stored them on a shelf inaccessible to children during the physical inspection. This item is marked as corrected. | |||
| 2020-11-05 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-04-09 | Full | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed a gate on the preschool playground open, leading to a parking area. The operator shall ensure the safety and security of each child at all times. Corrected at time of inspection. | |||
| 2019-04-09 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of at least 1 child as not having the name and telephone number of at least 1 person who is authorized to pick up the child in an emergency. The operator shall obtain and maintain emergency information form that includes the name and telephone number of at least 1 person that is authorized to pick up in case of emergency. | |||
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