Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy - Rockville MD Letter of Compliance Facility

13300 Arctic Avenue , Rockville MD 20853
(301) 962-9400

About the Provider

Description: Students at Berman Hebrew Academy gain so much more than a thorough grounding in secular and Judaic academics; they receive a deep grounding in Torah values and middot, the Jewish learning and character-building principles that guide our lives. And because Berman's modern Orthodox approach is imbued with Zionist values, our students gain a love of Israel, which becomes a central part of their Jewish identities.

Berman's integrated Judaic and general curriculum combines a warm and caring environment with a dynamic, challenging and creative co-educational course of study. Small class sizes and individualized attention mean that students can engage in activities they need to become well-rounded while discovering and nurturing the greatest strengths within themselves. Berman Hebrew Academy, founded in 1944, provides a comprehensive Jewish and general education in an atmosphere of reverence, good citizenship, and love of the Jewish people and Israel. In partnership with the community, Berman strives to continue this journey, shaping a future for our students that is filled with purpose, accomplishment, caring and commitment to Jewish life and Jewish values.Our graduates go on to our nation's top universities and Israeli yeshivot and seminaries. They become successful in their chosen fields and leaders in their communities as they live as committed, observant Jews in today's world.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 250149
  • Capacity: 220
  • Age Range: 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Rock Creek Valley 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
2021-11-22 Mandatory Review 13A.17.10.01A(4) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no emergency escape route poste in the small gym. The escape route was posted during the inspection.
2021-11-22 Mandatory Review 13A.17.10.04A Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed a kettle containing hot water within children's reach in room 212. Licensing Specialist observed disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer within children's reach in room 214. All items were made inaccessible to the children during the inspection.
2020-11-23 Full 13A.17.03.03A(2) Corrected
Findings: Licensing specialist observed no evidence of attendance records from 2018.
2020-11-23 Full 13A.17.03.04C Corrected
Findings: Licensing specialist observed 2 children's emergency forms that were missing an authorized pick up person.
2020-11-23 Full 13A.17.03.04D(3) Corrected
Findings: Licensing specialist observed 1 child's record that was missing health inventory part 1 and 2.
2020-11-23 Full 13A.17.10.01A(3)(d) Corrected
Findings: Licensing specialist observed the facility emergency and disaster plan that was not updated at least annually. Corrected at time of inspection.
2020-11-23 Full 13A.17.12.04F(4) Corrected
Findings: Licensing specialist observed a freezer with a temperature above 0 degrees. Corrected at time of inspection.
2020-08-25 Other 13A.17.11.03A Corrected
Findings: Specialists observed that the hand washing procedure was not posted in the boys kindergarten bathroom. Facility corrected at the time of inspection.
2019-12-09 Mandatory Review 13A.17.11.03A Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of hand washing procedures posted at the sinks in one restroom used for child care. Facility musts submit a statement confirming that hand washing procedures have been posted at sinks used for hand washing.
2019-12-09 Mandatory Review 13A.17.10.04A Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed a serrated knife in reach of children in one child care room. Corrected at time of inspection.
2019-12-09 Mandatory Review 13A.17.06.04A(1) Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of a medical evaluation for one staff member. Facility must submit a copy of the requested medical evaluations. Please see remarks.
2019-12-09 Mandatory Review 13A.17.05.12D Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed 2 drainage grates with rust and broken/sharp areas, which could potentially injure a child. Facility must submit photographic evidence of repairs.
2019-12-09 Mandatory Review 13A.17.05.01A(1) Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed a loose toe kick board, missing a screw, which may cause a tripping hazard. Facility must submit photographic evidence of repair.
2019-01-15 Full 13A.17.03.04A Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed children's files missing part of or the entire health assessment.

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