Licensed Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Primrose School of Downtown Bethesda
Bethesda, MD
· Montgomery County
Glenbrook Road,
Bethesda, MD 20814
Quick Facts
Capacity
206 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (301) 656-6000
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
256540
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery County
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About the Provider
Primrose School of Downtown Bethesda is a Licensed Child Care Center in Bethesda MD, with a maximum capacity of 206 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
MSDE-Approved Education Program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-03-28 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility did not ensure a child in care received supervision to their individual needs. This resulted in the child receiving the wrong bottle. | |||
| 2025-03-28 | Complaint | 13A.16.12.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility did not ensure that the written feeding schedule for an infant/toddler was followed. | |||
| 2025-03-10 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-04-19 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-09-20 | Complaint | 13A.16.12.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility did not ensure that the written feeding schedule for an infant/toddler was followed. | |||
| 2023-08-25 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility did not ensure the safety and security of each child at all times. | |||
| 2023-08-25 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: The operator did not ensure that each child received adequate supervision at all times which is provided only by individuals who are designated by the operator to provide supervision and care. | |||
| 2023-08-25 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: At time of inspection, LS observed the facility using two rooms (room 8 and 10) that have not yet been approved for usage from OCC. LS discussed with facility previously via email (07/19/2023) that the rooms are measured but not approved. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At time of inspection, LS did not observe individualized activity plans for several children enrolled in care. The individualized activity plan would ensure that each child receives; attention to the child's individual needs, including but not limited to: making reasonable accommodations for a child with a disability; and allowing an adult who provides specialized services to a child in care to provide those services on the facility premises as specified in in the child's individualized education plan, individualized family service plan or written behavioral plan. This regulation was discussed thoroughly with the director. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: At time of inspection, facility provided LS with a staffing pattern (Room 2) that listed two Aides to care for children. The qualified staff member is listed on the staffing pattern to be In the classroom for 1.5 hours. Facility also gave LS a staffing pattern for that listed an Aide in the classroom alone with children 1.5 hours. A qualified staff member is not listed or present until 9am. LS discussed with facility that they shall assign qualified child care teachers to each group of children as needed to meet the requirements for group size and staffing. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: At time of inspection, facility provided LS with a staffing pattern (Room 2) that listed two Aides to care for children. The qualified staff member is listed on the staffing pattern to be In the classroom for 1.5 hours. Facility also gave LS a staffing pattern for that listed an Aide in the classroom alone with children 1.5 hours. A qualified staff member is not listed or present until 9am. LS discussed with facility that they shall assign qualified child care teachers to each group of children as needed to meet the requirements for group size and staffing. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Complaint | 13A.16.09.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: At time of inspection, LS did not observe a written individualized activity plan for several children enrolled in care. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Complaint | 13A.16.09.02B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: At time of inspection, LS did not observe written individualized activity plan's for children enrolled in care that identifies the staff member who is assigned primary responsibility for the care of the child during each shift. LS discussed this regulation thoroughly with the facility director. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Complaint | 13A.16.09.02C | Corrected |
| Findings: At time of inspection, LS observed written activity plans that have not been reevaluated at least every three months. LS Discussed this regulation thoroughly with the facility director and staff. | |||
| 2023-06-05 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At complaint inspection, LS interviewed an unreported staff. | |||
| 2023-06-05 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: A child was left on the playground for a reported 7-10 minutes. It was confirmed by two staff members that a child was left behind. | |||
| 2023-06-05 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: The center did not secure the safety of a 4 year old, according to the statements of two staff. | |||
| 2023-06-05 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: A child was left outside for 7-10 minutes without supervision. | |||
| 2022-04-27 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.07A | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed children in Infants A4 Room 4 and EP1 Room 8. Rooms are not currently listed on license. Facility submitted Change in Child Care Facilities form for EP1 Room 8 but approval has not been obtained. Facility will revise change request and add Infants A4 Room 4. Licensing Specialists did not observe any children in EP1 Room 8 after 12:30pm. | |||
| 2022-04-27 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01B(2) | Open |
| Findings: Complainant stated the facility does not have qualified staff supervising children. Complainant has concerns that staff to child ratios are not followed, their three year old child had a bump on their head three weeks ago and it was not reported to them, and their Black child is being isolated from the rest of the children. Licensing Specialists observed unqualified teacher in charge of supervising group of 11 preschool children without the assistance of another staff member. | |||
| 2022-04-27 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02A | Open |
| Findings: Complainant stated the facility does not have qualified staff supervising children. Complainant has concerns that staff to child ratios are not followed, their three year old child had a bump on their head three weeks ago and it was not reported to them, and their Black child is being isolated from the rest of the children. Licensing Specialists observed Infants A1 Room 1, Infants A2 Room 2, Infants A4 Room 4, Toddler B1 Room 5, Older Twos EP7 Room 14, and C2 Room 16 were observed without qualified staff supervising children. Qualified infant/toddler teacher joined Infants A1 Room 1 at 12:30pm and Infants A2 Room 2 at approximately 12:00pm. Qualified preschool teacher joined C2 Room 16 at approximately 12:00pm. | |||
| 2022-04-27 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Open |
| Findings: Complainant stated the facility does not have qualified staff supervising children. Complainant has concerns that staff to child ratios are not followed, their three year old child had a bump on their head three weeks ago and it was not reported to them, and their Black child is being isolated from the rest of the children. Licensing Specialists observed Infants A1 Room 1, Infants A2 Room 2, Infants A4 Room 4, Toddler B1 Room 5, Older Twos EP7 Room 14, and C2 Room 16 were observed without qualified staff supervising children. Qualified infant/toddler teacher joined Infants A1 Room 1 at 12:30pm and Infants A2 Room 2 at approximately 12:00pm. Qualified preschool teacher joined C2 Room 16 at approximately 12:00pm. | |||
| 2022-04-27 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: Complainant stated the facility does not have qualified staff supervising children. Complainant has concerns that staff to child ratios are not followed, their three year old child had a bump on their head three weeks ago and it was not reported to them, and their Black child is being isolated from the rest of the children. Licensing Specialists observed one unqualified teacher supervising 11 children. Qualified preschool teacher joined class at time of inspection. | |||
| 2022-03-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.03A(2) | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed no evidence of attendance records for individual classrooms. | |||
| 2022-03-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.03B(1) | Open |
| Findings: A self-reported complaint states that while the PreK class was transitioning from the playground to the classroom, a child was left outside on the playground for approximately 25 minutes. Self-reported complaint states parents were notified about the incident happening, and the parents were told that a written report would be in the office to sign. | |||
| 2022-03-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.04C | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of emergency form for 20 children. | |||
| 2022-03-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of health assessment completed by the parent for four children. | |||
| 2022-03-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of health assessment completed by the physician for five children. | |||
| 2022-03-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.04E | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of completed lead screening for 10 children. | |||
| 2022-03-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.04H | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed no evidence of immunization records for 6 children. | |||
| 2022-03-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.04I(3) | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of medication authorization for 2 children for three different medications. | |||
| 2022-03-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.05C | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed no evidence of releases of information for ten staff members, no evidence of six medical reports, and no evidence of background check results for three staff members. | |||
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