Optimal Learning Center at Captain Daly Elementary School - Germantown MD Licensed Child Care Center

2301 Brandermill Dr. , Germantown MD 20876
(240) 261-6880

About the Provider

Description: With the understanding that children construct knowledge on their own through interaction with the physical, social and psychological environments around them, our mission is to provide a prepared atmosphere that allows children to grow, develop and learn at an individual pace. At our centers, it is the responsibility of the adults to carefully coordinate the space, time, community, and materials in such a way that children are provided optimal opportunities for individual development within the context of their social community

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 33447
  • Capacity: 20
  • Age Range: 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Captain James E. Daly 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
2021-06-24 Other
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2021-05-20 Mandatory Review 13A.16.04.02D Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed children in care that exceed the maximum age of approved children on the current license. Specialist received an email on May 18, 2021 asking what is required to change the license to add school age children. Specialist informed the owner that a change of facilities is required in order to approve the change. Facility is asked to submit the Change of Facilities form before allowing the children to continue in care. A follow-up inspection will be conducted to ensure the children are no longer in care until the change has been approved.
2021-05-20 Mandatory Review 13A.16.10.04F Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed an uncapped electrical socket near the rear table next to the teacher desk. Facility Director plugged in the pencil sharpener at the time of the inspection to correct the non-compliance.
2020-11-23 Full 13A.16.03.03A(2) Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of attendance records before September 2020. Facility is reminded to keep records for at least 2 years after it has been created and submit a letter of corrections.
2020-11-23 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of any child having an Emergency Form. Facility is asked to obtain these documents and submit a letter of corrections.
2020-11-23 Full 13A.16.03.04D Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed three children missing part one of the Health Inventory and one child missing part two of the Health Inventory. Facility is asked to obtain these documents and submit a letter of corrections.
2020-11-23 Full 13A.16.03.04E Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of a lead blood test for two children. Facility is asked to obtain these documents and submit a letter of correction.
2020-11-23 Full 13A.16.03.05C Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of proof of age, medical, and staff orientation for three staff members. Facility is asked to submit a letter of correction once all documents have been obtained.
2020-11-23 Full 13A.16.06.02 Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of any staff member having completed a staff orientation. Facility is asked to obtain these documents and submit photographic evidence upon completion.
2020-11-23 Full 13A.16.06.04A(1) Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of any staff having a completed medical report. Facility is asked to obtain these documents and submit a letter of corrections.
2020-11-23 Full 13A.16.10.01A(3)(c) Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of Fire or Emergency Drills being conducted prior to January 2020. Facility is reminded to keep a log of each drill and submit a letter of corrections.
2020-11-23 Full 13A.16.10.01A(3)(d) Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of an Emergency Disaster Plan. Facility is asked to obtain the document and submit photographic evidence upon review and completion.
2020-11-23 Full 13A.16.10.02E Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed one item missing from the First Aid Kit. Facility is asked to obtain that item and submit a letter of correction.
2019-04-24 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.09B(2) Corrected
Findings: Teacher training for 2/2018-2/2019 was not documented on the Professional Development Plan form as required. Facility shall submit Professional Development Plan form for Teacher for 2/2018-2/2019.
2019-04-24 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.05C(1) Corrected
Findings: Director training for 12/2107-12/2018 was not available for review at the time of the inspection. Facility shall submit training certificates and Professional Development Plan form for 12/2017-12/2018.

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