Licensed Child Care Center
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Muslim Community School
Potomac, MD
· Montgomery County
7917 Montrose Road,
Potomac, MD 20854
Quick Facts
Capacity
36 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (301) 340-6713
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
139217
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery County
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About the Provider
Muslim Community School, an independent academic institution, excels in developing well educated, moral, confident, and innovative global citizens. MCS is committed to academic excellence and Islamic values.
Additional Information:
MSDE-Approved Education Program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-08 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-02-06 | Monitoring | 13A.16.03.04A | Open |
| Findings: Per previous inspection Licensing Specialist reviewed several children's files and found that the emergency cards were still missing information and several were missing the second page. | |||
| 2025-02-06 | Monitoring | 13A.16.07.02C(2) | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist interviewed several staff regarding abuse and neglect reporting. Most staff said they report to the county, one said they report to the parents and have a discussion with the children. Staff are reminded that they are mandated reporters and obligated to report any suspected abuse or neglect to Child Protective Services and the Office of Child Care. | |||
| 2025-02-06 | Monitoring | 13A.16.09.02B | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist was unable to review any individualized care plans. Facility is asked to create them and post them. | |||
| 2025-02-06 | Monitoring | 13A.16.10.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed an infant in a swaddle sleeping on their stomach. Staff were instructed to remove the swaddle from the child and send it home as swaddles, or anything that can restrict a child's movements are prohibited. | |||
| 2024-11-14 | Other | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed an infant sleeping with a pacifier that was attached to a clip. Facility is reminded that this is a strangulation hazard and must be removed from the pacifier before the child goes to nap. | |||
| 2024-11-14 | Other | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed an infant room with two infants and one aide, and a toddler/two room with four children and one aide. Facility is reminded they must have qualified staff at all times. | |||
| 2024-11-14 | Other | 13A.16.09.04F | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed two cribs with rolled up blankets inside to prevent children from sticking their limbs through the bars. Facility is reminded this is a suffocation risk and asked to remove them immediately. | |||
| 2024-11-13 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist was unable to view part 1 of the health inventory in any of the children's files. | |||
| 2024-11-13 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed a new staff member who had not been reported to the office of child care. Facility states the staff started last month. Facility is reminded that all staff must be reported for clearance within 5 days of hire. | |||
| 2024-11-13 | Full | 13A.16.04.01B | Corrected |
| Findings: License indicates capacity is 10 children in room 213/215, Licensing Specialist observed 20 children present. Facility is reminded that they need to follow what is on their license for room capacity at all times. | |||
| 2024-11-13 | Full | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed a new staff who had not been reported to the office of child care and had been employed for a month. Facility is asked to submit all required documentation as soon as possible. | |||
| 2024-11-13 | Full | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed the infant and toddler rooms being supervised by Aides. Facility is reminded that there must be a qualified staff present in both of these rooms at all times. | |||
| 2024-11-13 | Full | 13A.16.08.03C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed a classroom where facility was combining infants, toddlers and twos. Facility is reminded that infants cannot be combined with two year olds. | |||
| 2022-01-10 | Full | 13A.16.03.03A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of the provider maintaining attendance records for children which indicate verification by each child's parent. | |||
| 2022-01-10 | Full | 13A.16.03.03C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of the operator displaying a copy of the consumer education pamphlet. | |||
| 2022-01-10 | Full | 13A.16.03.03D | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of a written parent agreement with the child's parent that stipulate all required items. | |||
| 2022-01-10 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of the operator maintaining emergency information for at least one child in care. | |||
| 2022-01-10 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of a health assessment of at least one child as being provided by the child's parent. | |||
| 2022-01-10 | Full | 13A.16.03.04I(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of the operator maintain on file child medication records as required. Specifically, one child was missing the asthma and allergy action plan. | |||
| 2022-01-10 | Full | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of the operator providing a building that is maintained in good repair. Specifically the window frames in rooms 215/213 and 216 were cracked and in disrepair. | |||
| 2022-01-10 | Full | 13A.16.06.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of an operator documenting that each employee or staff member has been informed in writing about all areas pertinent to the health and safety of children. | |||
| 2022-01-10 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of a medical evaluation for one staff member as being updated every 5 years. | |||
| 2022-01-10 | Full | 13A.16.06.05C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of the director documenting the completion of continued training on the professional development plan. | |||
| 2022-01-10 | Full | 13A.16.06.05C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of the director documenting that the required health and safety training is completed by each staff member at the end of each 12 month training period. | |||
| 2022-01-10 | Full | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of the operator assigning qualified staff to each group of children. | |||
| 2022-01-10 | Full | 13A.16.09.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of the operator preparing and posting a written schedule of daily activities in each classroom. | |||
| 2022-01-10 | Full | 13A.16.09.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of the operator providing indoor and outdoor activity and materials for requested infant approval. | |||
| 2020-12-10 | Full | 13A.16.03.03A(2) | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe the operator maintaining for at least 2 years records of attendance and verification of each child's daily attendance. | |||
| 2020-12-10 | Full | 13A.16.03.03B(4) | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe any evidence of the operator maintaining a written record of the dates and times emergency and disaster plan drill being conducted. | |||
| 2020-12-10 | Full | 13A.16.03.04B(1) | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe each child's written records being readily accessible to all staff members providing care to a child. Director stated that administrative personnel was on vacation and director did not know where all of the information was kept. | |||
| 2020-12-10 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe a health assessment provided by the child's parent that includes a parental statement of the child's health status for at least one child. Director stated that administrative personnel was on vacation and director did not know where all of the information was kept. | |||
| 2020-12-10 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe a health assessment provided by the child's parent that includes a medical evaluation, signed and dated by a physician for at least one child. Director stated that administrative personnel was on vacation and director did not know where all of the information was kept. | |||
| 2020-12-10 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe documentation for at least one child younger than 6 received an appropriate lead screening. Director stated that administrative personnel was on vacation and director did not know where all of the information was kept. | |||
| 2020-12-10 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe the operator obtaining and maintaining at the center an immunization record for at least one child. Director stated that administrative personnel was on vacation and director did not know where all of the information was kept. | |||
| 2020-12-10 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe the operator maintaining a record for each individual employed there. Director stated that administrative personnel was on vacation and director did not know where all of the information was kept. | |||
| 2020-12-10 | Full | 13A.16.05.01A(2) | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed room 213/215 as being in disarray. Licensing asked director about the room and was told that there was water damage to the building in April or May (during the pandemic). The school was not in session (and still is not) and mold was found in walls on 3rd floor only. Director states that the preschool and pre k only had water damage to the floors and carpets. | |||
| 2020-12-10 | Full | 13A.16.06.02 | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe the operator providing any documentation that each staff member has been informed in writing about all areas pertinent to the health and safety of the children. Director stated that administrative personnel was on vacation and director did not know where all of the information was kept. | |||
| 2020-12-10 | Full | 13A.16.09.01A(1) | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe any evidence of the operator preparing or posting a written schedule of daily activities in room 216. | |||
| 2020-12-10 | Full | 13A.16.09.01C(6) | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe the provider giving the parent of each enrolled child a written screen time policy that addresses the use of passive and interactive technology during child care hours. Director stated that administrative personnel was on vacation and director did not know where all of the information was kept. | |||
| 2020-12-10 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(c) | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe any evidence of the emergency and disaster plan being practiced twice per year. | |||
| 2020-12-10 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(d) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe any evidence of the emergency and disaster plan being updated annually. Corrected at time of inspection. | |||
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