Licensed Child Care Center
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Sherwood Child Center
Sandy Spring, MD
· Montgomery County
1403 Olney Sandy Spring Rd,
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
Quick Facts
Capacity
40 children
Age range (listing information)
2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
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Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (301) 570-6077
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
31448
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
Accreditation
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery County
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About the Provider
At Maryland Child Services Inc. Centers, our program and academic curriculum are founded on our philosophy or nurturing well-rounded, balanced individuals. We integrate age appropiate academic, creative, social and physical activities throughout the day. We recognize that each child is unique, and our program hast built in flexibility to address each child's strengths and weaknesses, as we prepare them for kindergarden.
We daily explore new subjects, work on art and music project, examine the world about us. We believe pre-school will have a profound effect on the social well-being of the child for years to come. For this reason, we emphasize social activities, such as eating together, collaborating and problem-solving on project in groups, and outdoor play time. Our staff interact with and engage the children in a wide range of activities.
We recognize that the field of early childhood education is a dynamic, evolving subject and best-practices and new approaches emerge with it.
Consequently, we require our staff to annually attend early childhood education related workshops, conferences, and or complete colleges course work in order to stay current with new research findings and be able to confidently implement them into the classroom. We know that young children learn best by doing, so we are hands-on in our classroom activities. And finally, it is only through a strong partnership with a child's family that we can help the child achieve his/her goals, so we further stress the importance of maintaining open and candid communication at all times.
We daily explore new subjects, work on art and music project, examine the world about us. We believe pre-school will have a profound effect on the social well-being of the child for years to come. For this reason, we emphasize social activities, such as eating together, collaborating and problem-solving on project in groups, and outdoor play time. Our staff interact with and engage the children in a wide range of activities.
We recognize that the field of early childhood education is a dynamic, evolving subject and best-practices and new approaches emerge with it.
Consequently, we require our staff to annually attend early childhood education related workshops, conferences, and or complete colleges course work in order to stay current with new research findings and be able to confidently implement them into the classroom. We know that young children learn best by doing, so we are hands-on in our classroom activities. And finally, it is only through a strong partnership with a child's family that we can help the child achieve his/her goals, so we further stress the importance of maintaining open and candid communication at all times.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-05-23 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-11-07 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not receive notification within the required time frame of the addition of new volunteers. Licensing Specialist discussed this regulation thoroughly with facility. | |||
| 2023-03-31 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Observed some of the children's files did not have the part of the health assessment that is completed by the physician. Review all children files and obtain missing medicals. Correct by 4/30/23. | |||
| 2023-03-31 | Full | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: BD did not complete the basic health and safety training within 90 days of employment. He is currently enrolled in the training. Submit certificate once training is completed. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.08B | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed 2 toilets available for capacity of 40 children. Licensing Specialist observed one toilet was taped down, made inaccessible to children in care. Director stated that a work order has been submitted due to the broken flusher. | |||
| 2021-11-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.05E | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist requested a written record of the days on which a substitute provided care and staff member in whose place the substitute worked. Facility stated they did not have this available. | |||
| 2021-11-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.06.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed Ms. D.J in charge of the center during the director's temporary absence from the center. Ms. D.J. is waiting on copy of her high school diploma to qualify as a preschool teacher. In addition, staff stated that the director has been on leave for at least two weeks. | |||
| 2021-11-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.06.09A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed Ms. D.J in charge in room #1. Ms. D.J. is waiting on copy of her high school diploma to qualify as a preschool teacher. | |||
| 2021-11-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.06.13C | Corrected |
| Findings: The center's director has been absent for longer than a continuous 2 week period. The operator shall provide a substitute that meets the qualifications required in this chapter for the absent staff member, or demonstrate that reasonable efforts have been made, with no success, to obtain a qualified substitute. | |||
| 2021-11-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon request, the center shared videos with OCC of an incident that occurred on 10.29.2021. In the video, D.J. is seen pulling the child's hands off a rolling cart. Then, lifts the child up from the wrists, takes child to another room, and sits the child on a chair. On November 18, 2021, OCC and other agency investigated and it was determined that the staff member didn't follow the child discipline policy established by the center. | |||
| 2021-11-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon request, the center shared videos with OCC of an incident that occurred on 10.29.2021. In the video, D.J. is seen pulling the child's hands off a rolling cart. Then, lifts the child up from the wrists, takes child to another room, and sits the child on a chair. On November 18, 2021, OCC and other agency investigated and it was determined that the staff member didn't follow the child discipline policy established by the center. The operator failed to report directly to the protective services unit or to a law enforcement agency, as required under the Maryland. law. | |||
| 2021-11-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon request, the center shared videos with OCC of an incident that occurred on 10.29.2021. In the video, D.J. is seen pulling the child's hands off a rolling cart. Then, lifts the child up from the wrists, takes child to another room, and sits the child on a chair. On November 18, 2021, OCC and other agency investigated and it was determined that the staff member didn't follow the child discipline policy established by the center. This regulation was discussed with the facility. | |||
| 2021-11-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon request, the center shared videos with OCC of an incident that occurred on 10.29.2021. In the video, D.J. is seen pulling the child's hands off a rolling cart. Then, lifts the child up from the wrists, takes child to another room, and sits the child on a chair. On November 18, 2021, OCC and other agency investigated and it was determined that the staff member didn't follow the child discipline policy established by the center. This regulation was discussed with the facility. | |||
| 2021-11-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon request, the center shared videos with OCC of an incident that occurred on 10.29.2021. In the video, D.J. is seen pulling the child's hands off a rolling cart. Then, lifts the child up from the wrists, takes child to another room, and sits the child on a chair. On November 18, 2021, OCC and other agency investigated and it was determined that the staff member didn't follow the child discipline policy established by the center. This regulation was discussed with the facility. | |||
| 2021-11-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon request, the center shared videos with OCC of an incident that occurred on 10.29.2021. In the video, D.J. is seen pulling the child's hands off a rolling cart. Then, lifts the child up from the wrists, takes child to another room, and sits the child on a chair. On November 18, 2021, OCC and other agency investigated and it was determined that the staff member didn't follow the child discipline policy established by the center. This regulation was discussed with the facility. | |||
| 2021-11-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02D | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon request, the center shared videos with OCC of an incident that occurred on 10.29.2021. In the video, D.J. is seen pulling the child's hands off a rolling cart. Then, lifts the child up from the wrists, takes child to another room, and sits the child on a chair. On November 18, 2021, OCC and other agency investigated and it was determined that the staff member didn't follow the child discipline policy established by the center. This regulation was discussed with the facility. | |||
| 2021-11-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon request, the center shared videos with OCC of an incident that occurred on 10.29.2021. In the video, D.J. is seen pulling the child's hands off a rolling cart. Then, lifts the child up from the wrists, takes child to another room, and sits the child on a chair. On November 18, 2021, OCC and other agency investigated and it was determined that the staff member didn't follow appropriate to the age, maturity and physical condition of the child. | |||
| 2021-11-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon request, the center shared videos with OCC of an incident that occurred on 10.29.2021. In the video, D.J. is seen pulling the child's hands off a rolling cart. Then, lifts the child up from the wrists, takes child to another room, and sits the child on a chair. On November 18, 2021, OCC and other agency investigated and it was determined that the staff member didn't follow appropriate to the age, maturity and physical condition of the child. | |||
| 2020-12-29 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-02-22 | Full | 13A.16.12.04F(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed the temperature for the refrigerator at 45 degrees F. Facility should get refrigerator repaired to ensure potentially hazardous food are stores at or below a temperature of 40 degrees F. | |||
| 2019-02-22 | Full | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed cleaning supplies stored in a broken cabinet. Director replaced the cabinet lock to make inaccessible to children during the inspection. | |||
| 2019-02-22 | Full | 13A.16.11.04A(1)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed one child's medication stored without a medication authorization form. Facility shall ensure to receive an authorized medication from before receiving medicine at the center. | |||
| 2019-02-22 | Full | 13A.16.11.04A(1)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed one child's medication stored without a medication authorization form. Facility shall ensure to receive an authorized medication from before receiving medicine at the center. | |||
| 2019-02-22 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no medical evaluation, criminal background check results in one staff file employed since 1972. During an individual's employment at the center and 2 years after the date of the individual's last employment there, center shall maintain a record for each individual as required by OCC. | |||
| 2019-02-22 | Full | 13A.16.06.05C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no professional development plan for the director. | |||
| 2019-02-22 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed one or more emergency forms missing authorized pick-up person and an annual update. Facility shall review all children's file to ensure emergency forms are kept as required by the licensing agency. | |||
| 2018-04-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Observed sharp knives in an unlocked drawer in the kitchenette and unlocked utility and storage rooms. Facility removed knives during the inspection. Make rooms inaccessible. | |||
| 2018-04-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.04I(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Observed unsecured window strings in the preschool room. Corrected during inspection. | |||
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