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Sidwell Friends School Child Development Center
Bethesda, MD
· Montgomery County
5100 Edgemoor Lane,
Bethesda, MD 20814
Quick Facts
Capacity
20 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (202) 537-6998
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
132714
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery County
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About the Provider
The School has a Child Development Center where priority is given for children of faculty and staff. The Center, located at the Lower School campus in Bethesda, Maryland, welcomes children from 8 weeks to age 3.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-03 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-01-31 | Full | 13A.16.03.03A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist did not observe the attendance records during the inspection. Facility is asked to send records from 2023 to 2025 to the OCC. | |||
| 2025-01-31 | Full | 13A.16.03.03C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist did not observe the consumer pamphlet at the start of the inspection. Facility printed it out from the OCC website and posted it on their bulletin board during the inspection. | |||
| 2025-01-31 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed 1 instance of a child's emergency form which needs the authorized daily pickup and schedule sections to be filled out. Facility is asked to follow up with the parents about this. | |||
| 2025-01-31 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed 1 instance of the health inventory part 1 form that was mostly blank. Facility is asked to follow up with the parents about this. | |||
| 2025-01-31 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed 1 instance of a health inventory part 2 form that was missing the name, sex, and birthday of the child. Facility is asked to follow up with the parents about this. | |||
| 2025-01-31 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed 3 instances of missing or incomplete lead test forms. Facility is asked to follow up with the parents about this. | |||
| 2025-01-31 | Full | 13A.16.09.01C(6) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed that the written screen time policy is using outdated guidance which sets the cutoff date at 3 years old instead of 2 years old. Facility is asked to update the language in their statement to reflect current COMAR regulations. | |||
| 2025-01-31 | Full | 13A.16.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed that the first aid kit was dirty and several of the items were missing or old and needed to be replaced. These include the following: flashlight, gauze pads, gloves, ice bag, paper towels, blunt tipped scissors, liquid fragrance free soap, wash cloths. Facility replaced many of the items during the inspection, but still needs to add the following items: functioning flashlight, blunt tipped scissors, and wash cloths. Facility is asked to send pictures to the OCC once these items have been obtained and added to the first aid kit. | |||
| 2023-12-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.08B | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed that one of the two bathrooms present was out of order. Facility stated it was an issue with the toilet. Facility is asked to put in a work order to have this fixed. | |||
| 2023-12-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed 3 teachers that have PDP forms that document 2021-2022. Facility is asked to submit 12 hours of continued training certificates documented on their PDP forms for their current training year. | |||
| 2023-12-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed that the PDP plan for one aide only covered 2021-2022. Facility is asked to submit 6 hours of continued training documented on the PDP form for the current training year. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialists observed three out of the six emergency forms for the children enrolled missing either the second page of the form, the physicians or source of health care information, or person authorized to pick the child up on a daily basis. Facility is asked to review the children's file for completion and submit a letter of corrections upon completion. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialists were unable to review proof of lead blood test or a doctors note stating it is not needed for two children enrolled in care. Facility is asked to obtain the missing information and submit a letter of corrections upon completion. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialists were unable to review or obtain proof of a medical evaluation having been completed for two staff members that have been working at the facility as early as August 2019. Facility is asked to obtain the missing medical evaluations and submit copies to the OCC. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Full | 13A.16.09.02C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialists observed two children enrolled that did not have an individualized plan that was updated within the last three months. Facility is asked to have the parents review the information, make any necessary changes, and submit a letter of corrections upon completion. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(d) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialists observed the Emergency Disaster plan that had not been updated since December 2021. Facility reviewed the information at the time of the inspection and signed and dated the form. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Full | 13A.16.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialists did not observe band aids, paper towels, tweezers, or a thermometer in the First Aid Kit at the time of the inspection. Facility is asked to obtain the missing items and submit photographic evidence upon completion. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Full | 13A.16.11.04E(1)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialists observed an Epi Pen used for a child in care that had expired in May 2023. Facility is asked to obtain a new medication and submit photographic evidence upon completion. | |||
| 2021-02-04 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of doctor's information and missing parent or guardian's signature and date. | |||
| 2019-12-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed 9 children in the Toddler/ Preschool room that is approved for 6 children only. | |||
| 2019-12-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed a hole and cracks in the ceiling, drywall outside of the Infant/Toddler Room. | |||
| 2019-12-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.03A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed 9 children in the Infant/Toddler Room approved for 6 only. Children were moved to the Toddler / Preschool Room. | |||
| 2019-12-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of 12 hours of continued training for director. | |||
| 2019-12-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of professional development plan for one aide. | |||
| 2019-12-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed a bottle of hand sanitizer stored in the cabinet in the hallway accessible to children in care. In addition, the teacher's handbags were in the hallway, on a bench accessible to children in care. A cleaning solution was in the children's bathroom. All items were corrected at the time of the inspection. | |||
| 2019-01-15 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed two children's emergency forms missing authorized pick up information. Facility shall ensure emergency forms are completed in full and submit letter of correction. | |||
| 2019-01-15 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(d) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of updated emergency and disaster plan. Corrected at time of inspection. | |||
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