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Silver Spring Learning Center
Silver Spring, MD
· Montgomery County
1401 Arcola Avenue,
Silver Spring, MD 20902
Quick Facts
Capacity
104 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (301) 649-1373
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
33277
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery County
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About the Provider
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-04-24 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-07-05 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed no evidence of the emergency information for a child in care. | |||
| 2024-07-05 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed no evidence of the child's medical examination. | |||
| 2024-07-05 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed no evidence of the child's medical examination. | |||
| 2024-07-05 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed no evidence of the child's appropriate lead screening. | |||
| 2024-07-05 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed no evidence of the child's immunizations. | |||
| 2024-07-05 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: On an inspection conducted on July 2, 2024, a Licensing specialist witnessed holding a child down by the bicep on her cot and shaking the child forcefully telling the child to lie down. The child was checked for injuries and did not have any visible injuries. | |||
| 2024-07-05 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: On an inspection conducted on July 2, 2024, a Licensing specialist witnessed holding a child down by her bicep on her cot and shaking the child forcefully telling the child to lie down. The child was checked for injuries and did not have any visible injuries. The provider discussed this regulation with the facility. | |||
| 2024-07-05 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: On an inspection conducted on July 2, 2024, a Licensing specialist witnessed holding a child down by her bicep on her cot and shaking her forcefully telling the child to lie down. The child was checked for injuries and did not have any visible injuries. | |||
| 2024-07-05 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: On an inspection conducted on July 2, 2024, a Licensing specialist witnessed holding a child down by her bicep on her cot and shaking her forcefully telling the child to lie down. The child was checked for injuries and did not have any visible injuries. | |||
| 2024-07-05 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: On an inspection conducted on July 2, 2024, a Licensing specialist witnessed holding a child down by her bicep on her cot and shaking her forcefully telling the child to lie down. The child was checked for injuries and did not have any visible injuries. | |||
| 2024-07-02 | Complaint | 13A.16.04.02D | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed 11 school age children in room 1. The facility is not approved to provide care for school age children. | |||
| 2024-07-02 | Complaint | 13A.16.06.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: A complaint investigation was conducted on July 2, 2024. The complaint states that the center was short-staffed and individuals aren't approved to supervise the children. Licensing Specialist observed one or more staff members missing the staff orientation. | |||
| 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.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed three new staff members who began work in December 2023. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 2021-05-19 | Full | 13A.16.04.02D | Open |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed two children under the age of 2 enrolled at the facility. Silver Spring Learning Center is not approved to care for children under 2 years of age. | |||
| 2021-05-19 | Full | 13A.16.05.12D | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed a broken fence that leads to a highly traffic road. In addition, licensing specialists observed a ladder on the ground, shovels and other sharp tools posing a potential hazard to child health and safety. Licensing Specialist observed trash such as: water bottles, cups, chip bags, and other wrappers all around the play ground. | |||
| 2021-05-19 | Full | 13A.16.06.02 | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of the Staff orientation for 6 new staff. | |||
| 2021-05-19 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of the medical evaluation for 6 new staff. | |||
| 2021-05-19 | Full | 13A.16.09.01C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed a screen time policy. However, it was missing the permitted time as required by this regulation. | |||
| 2021-05-19 | Full | 13A.16.09.06B | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed stacked cot with blankets touching one another. | |||
| 2021-05-19 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed no evidence of the emergency route floor plan in room C. | |||
| 2021-05-19 | Full | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer and other cleaning products in multiple classrooms. In addition Licensing Specialist observed unlocked custodial closets containing Tide laundry detergent and Clorox Bleach. | |||
| 2020-09-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.02.03C(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of the fire inspection the permit on file expired 6/2019. | |||
| 2020-09-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: The staffing patterns are posted in the office. However, they are not current. | |||
| 2020-09-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of the signed and notarized permission to examine of abuse and neglect of children and adults for information for the director, one teacher in room C, and one teacher in room 2. | |||
| 2020-09-17 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist was not notified of multiple staff ending employment. Facility shall submit a current Personnel List. | |||
| 2019-02-13 | Full | 13A.16.12.05C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observed a working thermometer in the refrigerator in the kitchen. Corrected during the inspection. | |||
| 2019-02-13 | Full | 13A.16.11.04A(1)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of a medication administration form for two children. Facility shall obtain the medication administration authorized form provided by OCC. | |||
| 2019-02-13 | Full | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed one broken water fountain. Facility shall have this repair as soon as possible. | |||
| 2019-02-13 | Full | 13A.16.11.04E(1)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed one child's medication stored outside of it's original packaging. One of the medications did not have an expiration dated that stated when the medication should no longer be used. Facility shall unsure to obtain all required labeled information by the physician. | |||
| 2019-02-13 | Full | 13A.16.05.03A(1)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed two room that were over capacity room 4 over by one child, room 6 over by 2 children and room 8 over by 3 children. Children were moved to other classroom during the inspection. Facility shall submit a statement of understanding about child capacity. | |||
| 2019-02-13 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-02-13 | Full | 13A.16.04.01B | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed two room that were over capacity room 4 over by one child, room 6 over by 2 children and room 8 over by 3 children. Children were moved to other classroom during the inspection. Facility shall submit a statement of understanding about child capacity. | |||
| 2019-02-13 | Full | 13A.16.12.06E(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed one bottle not labeled in room 8. Facility shall ensure to label with child's name, date and refrigerate at 40 degrees F or below. | |||
| 2019-02-13 | Full | 13A.16.11.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed one child's medication stored outside of it's original packaging. One of the medications did not have an expiration dated that stated when the medication should no longer be used. Facility shall unsure to obtain all required labeled information by the physician. | |||
| 2018-05-02 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
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