Kids After Hours at Forest Knolls ES - Silver Spring MD Licensed Child Care Center

10830 Eastwood Avenue , Silver Spring MD 20901
(240) 687-6205

About the Provider

Description: Kids After Hours has been providing school aged children with quality childcare and summer camp programs since 1989. Founded with 22 children by Bob and Tammy Sickels in Burtonsville, MD, Kids After Hours has grown to provide care for hundreds of families throughout Montgomery County over the last 20 years. We pride ourselves in providing a safe, fun and stimulating environment for children. Activities at Kid After Hours are planned to develop children's creative expression and provide opportunities for socialization. The kids at Kids After Hours gain confidence and independence in a friendly, safe environment. Many of them come full circle beginning in our program as kids and returning to us a grown, experienced staff members ready to impart the Kids After Hours spirit to others.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 45099
  • Capacity: 168
  • Age Range: 5 years to 15 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Forest Knolls Elementary
  • District Office: Region 5 - Montgomery County
  • District Office Phone: (240) 314-1400 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2023-08-23 Full 13A.16.06.04A(1) Corrected
Findings: There was no evidence of a medical evaluation for R.L. There was a medical evaluation for A.M., however, the way the doctor answered the questions makes it unclear if she meets the medical criteria. A.M. can request the doctor reevaluate the questions on the current form, initial/date any changes or complete a new medical form. Please submit these documents to Region 5 no later than September 23, 2023.
2023-08-23 Full 13A.16.06.12A(3) Corrected
Findings: There was no documentation that the following staff completed the basic health and safety training within their first 90 days of employment: B.F., J.M., G.K., and R. L.
2023-08-23 Full 13A.16.06.12C Corrected
Findings: There was no documentation that the following staff completed the aide orientation: B.F., J.G., J.M., G.K., and R.L.
2021-11-30 Full
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2020-12-22 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.06A(1) Corrected
Findings: The Office of Child Care has not received notification about the start of employment for two employees in room 57 and one employee in room 55.
2020-12-22 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.02 Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of the staff orientation for three new hires at Forest Knolls.
2020-12-22 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.05C(1) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of the continued training for the full last year. Director was hired on 02/13/1995.
2020-12-22 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.05C(2) Corrected
Findings: This was not available to review.
2020-12-22 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.10C(1) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of complete approved training for a school age teacher. This was not available to review during the virtual inspection.
2020-12-22 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.12A(3) Corrected
Findings: This was not available to review during the virtual inspection.
2020-12-22 Mandatory Review 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed an individual in room 55. The OCC has not received notification. According to the director the staff member start date was 12/7/2020. Licensing Specialist observed two individuals in room 57. OCC has not received all required paperwork.
2020-12-22 Mandatory Review 13A.16.08.02B Open
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed an individual in room 55. The OCC has not received notification nor required new hire documents. According to the director the staff member start date was 12/7/2020. Licensing Specialist observed two individuals in room 57. OCC has not received all required paperwork. According to the director, the began work a week ago.
2019-06-03 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: LS observed children's emergency forms requiring an annual update. Submit evidence of completion to the OCC.
2019-06-03 Full 13A.16.06.02 Corrected
Findings: LS observed no evidence of staff orientation for multiple staff person. .Facility must conduct staff orientation and submit documented evidence.

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