Licensed Child Care Center
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Optimal Learning Center at Captain Daly Elementary School
Germantown, MD
· Montgomery County
20301 Brandermill Dr,
Germantown, MD 20876
Quick Facts
Capacity
20 children
Age range (listing information)
3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
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Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
33447
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery County
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About the Provider
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
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: The LS did not observe an emergency escape floor plan. | |||
| 2025-08-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.01C | Corrected |
| Findings: The LS observed that some files were missing emergency contact with initials GA, SM, AS. | |||
| 2024-08-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: File missing for child enrolled. | |||
| 2024-08-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe documentation of Emergency and or fire drills being conducted. | |||
| 2024-08-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Missing emergency forms and /or not updated. | |||
| 2024-08-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Staffing pattern posted was dated 2023. Updated staffing pattern is needed. | |||
| 2024-08-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: A staff person file was not available during the inspection. | |||
| 2024-08-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: During the inspection, it was stated that a staff person left in the spring. (April). | |||
| 2024-08-30 | Full | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There is a hole in the wall near the staff desk. Floor surface is missing near the staff desk. | |||
| 2024-08-30 | Full | 13A.16.05.01B | Corrected |
| Findings: Center needs a current fire report. | |||
| 2024-08-30 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: L.S. did not observe a current medical report for all staff. | |||
| 2024-08-30 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS d id not observe emergency and disaster drill. | |||
| 2024-08-30 | Full | 13A.16.10.02A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The staff person in the building did not have current first aid/CPR. | |||
| 2024-08-30 | Full | 13A.16.12.04F(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Thermometer was not observed in the refrigerator. | |||
| 2024-02-13 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Open |
| Findings: Specialist was informed at the time of the inspection that two staff members allegedly began working at the facility as early as August 2023. Facility is asked to submit proof of criminal background checks and releases of information for both of these staff members. | |||
| 2024-02-13 | Complaint | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist was informed at the time of the inspection that two staff members allegedly began working at the facility as early as August 2023. Facility is asked to submit the current medical evaluations for these staff members. | |||
| 2024-02-13 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: Complaint states the a 6 and 8 year old child were left alone in the parking lot of the school. Facility stated that the children were left in the parking lot but it was a misunderstanding as they were under the impression that someone working for school would take them into the school. Facility also stated that they were later told by someone at the school that a school staff member does not come out until 9am. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Complaint states that a 9 year old child was left behind at the school while the facility went to Germantown outdoor pool. Facility confirmed that they did not contact the protective service unit or the OCC about the incident. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: Complaint states that a 9 year old child was left behind at the school last summer while the center went to Germantown outdoor pool. Facility stated that they confirm that the child was left behind in the bathroom while the children and staff were headed to the pool. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.02.03C(3)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist were unable to obtain evidence of current workers compensation coverage. Coverage on file expired February 20, 2022. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialists were informed at the time of the inspection that three staff members: MS, KB, and KRB had been working at the facility as early as June 2022. Facility is asked to submit all required document to add these staff members. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialists were informed at the time of the inspection that a staff member was no longer with the facility. Facility is asked to submit the required documentation to delete these staff members. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialists documented 9 hours of continued training for the director. Facility is reminded that 12 hours of continued training is needed with documentation on the professional development plan and copies of the certificates. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialists observed two aides by themselves in the facility with eight school age children. Facility is reminded that a qualified staff member is to be present at all times. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | Full | 13A.16.03.03D | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist was unable to review a parent agreement or contract for two children in care at the time of the inspection. Facility is asked to obtain the missing agreements and ensure that each child has an agreement and submit a letter of corrections. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist was unable to review emergency forms for three children in care at the time of the inspection. Facility is asked to obtain the missing emergency forms and ensure that all emergency forms are available for each child in care and submit a letter of corrections upon completion. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist was informed at the time of the inspection that two staff members no longer worked at the facility as earlier as July 2021. Facility is asked to submit the second page of the personnel list to remove the employees discussed during the inspection. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 2018-05-09 | Full | 13A.16.02.03C(3)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of current Worker's Comp insurance. Submit proof of current Worker's Comp Insurance. | |||
| 2018-05-09 | Full | 13A.16.03.03A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialists observed no evidence of program enrollment records for at least one child. Obtain records and submit letter of corrections. | |||
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