Description: The Silver Spring Learning Center (SSLC) has instituted the highest standards since its establishment in 1971. Your child will thrive in our congenial, warm atmosphere where he or she will be creatively stimulated, not only socially, but academically as well. We have found that children learn through play. Our teachers provide a non-pressured, "game-like" environment for learning language arts, modern math concepts, handwriting readiness, science and social studies principles, as well as creative expression through art, dramatics, music, and dance. We feel our program gives your child the best start in their school life.
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-29 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.08B | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed a toilet in the boys room where the toile seat was half broken posing a safety hazard to the children in care. | |||
| 2024-03-29 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Open |
| Findings: OCC received two emails on March 28, from March 26 and March 28, stating that the two-year-old classroom only had one staff member. The email from March 28 stated the staff was not the main staff teacher. During the complaint inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed each classroom, attendance, and staff sign-in and out sheet. The sign-in and out sheet was incomplete. The director and the owner assured the Licensing Specialist that they are always in compliance with staff and child ratios. This regulation is in non-compliance because the Licensing Specialist observed a newly hired staff member, not allowed in the classrooms, but is present in the child care lobby area. The facility didn't notify the office about a criminal background clearance. In addition, during the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed two unknown individuals entering the childcare area. The facility is reminded that the entrance door from the synagogue needs to remain closed to prevent members of the synagogue access to the childcare area. | |||
| 2024-03-29 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06B | Open |
| Findings: During the complaint inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed two unknown individuals entering the childcare area. The facility is reminded that the entrance door from the synagogue needs to remain closed to prevent members of the synagogue access to the childcare space. | |||
| 2024-03-29 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.07A | Open |
| Findings: The staff members were not stationed among the children so immediate intervention could occur if necessary. | |||
| 2024-03-29 | Complaint | 13A.16.10.04A | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed a staff member's hot tumbler cup and staff's personal belongings accessible to children in care. Both items were moved up during the inspection. Licensing specialist observed Clorox wipes, and adult scissors that were accessible to children in care. During the inspection, the staff made items accessible to children in care. | |||
| 2024-03-29 | Complaint | 13A.16.06.03A | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed a new staff member, hired on March 25, not allowed in the classrooms, but is present in the childcare lobby area. The staff member is armed and is hired through a security company. The facility showed licensing specialists the release of information, criminal background results, and a medical report. Licensing Specialist discussed this regulation with the facility. The licensing specialist explained that upon returning to the office, the licensing and supervisor would investigate the criminal background checks. This regulation was discussed in depth with the owner and the director. The staff member was instructed by the owner to go home until all paperwork was complete. The director explained that he thought the employee was cleared as he was hired by the security company to secure the child care. | |||
| 2024-03-29 | Complaint | 13A.16.06.03C(5) | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed a new staff member, hired on March 25, not allowed in the classrooms, but is present in the childcare lobby area. The staff member is armed and is hired through a security company. The facility showed licensing specialists the release of information, criminal background results, and a medical report. Licensing Specialist discussed this regulation with the facility. The licensing specialist explained that upon returning to the office, the licensing and supervisor would investigate the criminal background checks. This regulation was discussed in depth with the owner and the director. The staff member was instructed by the owner to go home until all paperwork was complete. The director explained that he thought the employee was cleared as he was hired by the security company to secure the child care. | |||
| 2024-03-15 | Complaint | 13A.16.04.02D | Corrected |
| Findings: While investigating a complaint, a Licensing Specialist noticed an infant child at the center. The owner of the center mentioned that the infant was her grandchild. However, the center owner claimed that the child was taken care of by a private babysitter in a separate room that was not being used for the children receiving child care. The facility was informed that a follow-up inspection would be conducted to ensure compliance with regulations concerning infant care. | |||
| 2024-03-15 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed three new staff members who began work in December 2023. | |||
| 2021-08-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.01B | Open |
| Findings: OCC was informed that the center had 4 positive cases. During the investigation, director confirmed there was a outbreak for COVID-19 at the center. Director explained that she had contacted the Health Department for every case. The center did fail to inform the Office of Child Care. | |||
| 2021-05-19 | Full | 13A.16.02.03C(4) | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed a Fire Permit that expired on 04/2021. | |||
| 2021-05-19 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed no evidence of the health inventory part 1 and part 2 for more than one child in care. Another child's file was missing evidence of the appropriate lead screening. | |||
| 2021-05-19 | Full | 13A.16.03.05A | Open |
| Findings: The facility did not supply, upon request by the off, a current and complete list of personnel. on form supplied by the office. | |||
| 2021-05-19 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed two new staff in room 3, one new staff in room 8, and two new teacher in room 2. OCC was not notified about the start day of these staff member who began work in January of 2021. | |||
| 2021-05-19 | Full | 13A.16.03.07A | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed two children under the age of two in room 8. Silver Spring Learning Center is not approved to enrolled children under two years old. According the director room F is being by Preschool children. Room F is not listed on the center's License nor on the Fire Permit. The center must unroll children under age two immediately. The center must discontinue the use of room F until it is approved by OCC. | |||
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