Seneca Academy - Darnestown MD Licensed Child Care Center

15601 Germantown Rd. , Darnestown MD 20874
(301) 869-3728

About the Provider

Description:

MISSION... To provide a nurturing environment that meets the intellectual, social, emotional and physical needs of our students through engaging, challenging inquiry-based education.

Additional Information:

MSDE-Approved Education Program.

International Baccalaureate Organization Primary Years Program World School

National Wildlife Federation Certified Schoolyard Habitat


Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 82052
  • Capacity: 88
  • Age Range: 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
  • Schools Served: Darnestown 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
2021-09-27 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2020-10-16 Full
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2019-09-25 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.06A(1) Corrected
Findings: Submit original, notarized Release of Information forms for two Aides that were hired on 9/5/19. Correct within 24 hours.
2019-09-25 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.06B(2) Corrected
Findings: Submit evidence that an Aide who was hired on 9/5/19 has applied for criminal background clearances through the authorization numbers for the OCC and the center. Correct within 24 hours.
2019-09-25 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.04A(1) Corrected
Findings: Please submit medical reports for 5 staff. Correct within 24 hours.
2018-10-12 Full 13A.16.03.02E Corrected
Findings: Please obtain a 2nd lead blood test result for one child. Correct within 48 hours.
2018-10-12 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: Please have the parents fill in the missing highlighted information on six emergency cards. Correct within 24 hours.
2018-10-12 Full 13A.16.03.06A(2) Corrected
Findings: The center deleted two staff members, one in 6/2016, and one on 9/1/18, yet did not inform the OCC within 5 business days. Within 5 business days, please submit written notice to the OCC to inform the office of the last day of employment for deleted staff. Corrected today.
2018-10-12 Full 13A.16.03.07A Corrected
Findings: The director mentioned that they have allowed the children to use the "Gathering Room" as auxiliary space, yet the center does not have fire approval or OCC approval to do so. In order to begin using the "Gathering Room" as auxiliary space, please create a fire escape plan for this room, post a copy in the room, send a copy to the LS, along with the new fire report that approves all currently approved room plus the "Gathering Room". The LS measured the "Gathering Room", which measurements are 47'6X30'6" for a total sq. footage of 1,448.75 divided by 35 for a capacity of 41.
2018-10-12 Full 13A.16.06.04A(1) Corrected
Findings: Please submit current medical reports for 3 staff. Correct within 48 hours.
2018-10-12 Full 13A.16.06.12A(3) Corrected
Findings: One Aide only completed 3 hours of continued training between 1/2017 to 1/2018. This Aide will need to complete 3 more hours of continued training to make up the missing hours needed. Correct within 5 days.
2018-10-12 Full 13A.16.06.12B Corrected
Findings: Three Aide staff members need to complete the 3 Hour Aide Orientation, as the deadline for these two staff were May of 2018, July 2018 and February 2018. Please submit copies of the 3 Hour Aide Orientation for the two Aides. Please ensure that all new Aide staff members complete the 3 Hour Aide Orientation within 6 months from their hire date. Correct within 5 days.
2018-10-12 Full 13A.16.09.01C(6) Corrected
Findings: Please give the parents a copy of the written screen time policy. Correct within 24 hours.
2018-10-12 Full 13A.16.10.02E Corrected
Findings: Please purchase thick maxi pads or thick surgical pads for the first aid kit. Correct within 24 hours.
2018-10-12 Full 13A.16.10.04A Corrected
Findings: A container of disposable bleach wipes was accessible to children's reach in an unlocked cabinet in Room 12. All potentially hazardous items must be stored out of reach of children. Corrected today during the inspection.

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