Saint Paul Methodist Church - Chevy Chase MD Licensed Child Care Center

2601 Colston Drive , Chevy Chase MD 20815
(301) 562-8001

About the Provider

Description:

St. Paul United Methodist Church Child Development Center is a warm and caring place where children of all ages grow and develop in a nurturing atmosphere which prepares them for the future. We are committed to affordable, quality child care for all families.



A positive learning environment is one of the most important things that we can provide a child and we strive to balance structured activities with sensitivity to each child's readiness to learn.



The Center is licensed and regulated by the Maryland State Department of Education Office of Child Care which reviews its operation annually to ensure that all standards are met.

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Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 132914
  • Capacity: 53
  • 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
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Drop-in Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Transportation: Field Trips
  • Schools Served: Rock Creek Forest 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
2021-12-02 Full 13A.16.05.01A(1) Corrected
Findings: Licensing specialist did not observe any evidence of the operator maintaining the building in good repair. Specialist observed a ceiling tile falling out in room 4.
2021-12-02 Full 13A.16.05.10B Corrected
Findings: Licensing specialist did not observe any evidence of the operator furnishing an operable phone in a center with more than two rooms approved for child care. Room 4 did not have any communication device to allow communication with the other three approved classrooms.
2021-12-02 Full 13A.16.05.12D Corrected
Findings: Licensing specialist did not observe any evidence of the operator ensuring that the outdoor activity area is free from potential hazards to children's health and safety. Specialist observed a loop whole through the fence gate on the north of the playground which allowed children to easily walk through to the main street. Specialist also observed one hinged door of the fence on the south of the playground falling off. The door made it easy for children to reach the parking lot on the other side of the fence.
2020-01-03 Full 13A.16.12.04E Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed cereals and other snack stored in plastic containers. The food was not clearly labeled.
2020-01-03 Full 13A.16.12.01C Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed a schedule where meals and snacks are served in intervals of more than three hours.
2020-01-03 Full 13A.16.11.01C Corrected
Findings: No evidence of a written statement from the parent or physician was observed for a child that was absent more that three days due to an illness.
2020-01-03 Full 13A.16.10.04A Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed an unlocked cabinets contain potentially harmful items in room C3, Room 1-A, and Room5.
2020-01-03 Full 13A.16.09.02C Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed one written activity plan that had not been updated for over 3 months.
2020-01-03 Full 13A.16.09.06B Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed children's cot and bedding stored in an inappropriate form.
2020-01-03 Full 13A.16.08.03C Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed 7 infants with two staff in room 1-A. Child was moved to the other infant room during the inspection.
2020-01-03 Full 13A.16.09.02B(4) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of the written individualized activity plan for the infants and toddlers that ensures that the child is: held, played with, and talked, taken outdoors and diapered as needed.
2020-01-03 Full 13A.16.06.12A(4) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of the continued training being documented on professional development plan for more than one staff.
2020-01-03 Full 13A.16.05.12E Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed a broken swing. Facility is reminded that all outdoor equipment shall be safe, in good repair, and nontoxic.
2020-01-03 Full 13A.16.05.07C Corrected
Findings: No water was observed in an approved water source in room 5. Corrected during the inspection.
2020-01-03 Full 13A.16.05.10C Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of an operable telephone in Infant Room 1 A.

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