Registered Family Child Care Home
✓ Licensed
Sisay Desta
Bethesda, MD
· Montgomery County
Eames Way,
Bethesda, MD 20817
Quick Facts
Capacity
7 children
Age Range
0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Licensed Registered Family Child Care Home
Active License
License Number
256936
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery County
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About the Provider
Sisay Desta is a Registered Family Child Care Home in Bethesda MD, with a maximum capacity of 7 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-10 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-05-12 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-05-21 | Full | 13A.15.02.03B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist was not able to observe completed updates of: medical evaluations for Substitutes, Additional Adult, and residents with child care responsibilities; notarized Release of Information forms for Provider, Substitutes, Additional Adult, and residents (18) years old and older; and current fire permit. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | Full | 13A.15.03.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist was not able to observe a discipline policy included in the written agreement or otherwise. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | Full | 13A.15.03.03B | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist was not able to observe an attendance record verified by each child's parent. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | Full | 13A.15.03.03C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist was not able to observe a current substitute log. There was a substitute present during the inspection in the Provider's absence when Licensing Specialist arrived. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | Full | 13A.15.03.03E | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist was not able to observe evidence that each child's parent was given, or was advised on how to obtain information from the licensing agency concerning consumer education on child care and how to file a complaint against a provider. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | Full | 13A.15.03.03H | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist was not able to review any attendance records for the past two years. Provider stated that she discards them at the end of each week. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | Full | 13A.15.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist was not able to observe the required lead tests for children enrolled in care. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | Full | 13A.15.04.03C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed (1) Substitute supervising (3) children under the age of (2) years old without an additional adult present in the same room. The Additional Adult was upstairs supervising another group of children. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | Full | 13A.15.05.04A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed children napping on the second floor, which an unapproved napping area per fire permit and family child care registration. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | Full | 13A.15.05.06D | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist was not able to observe a written requests made by parents for children over the age of 12 months and younger than 2 years old to remain in a crib. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | Full | 13A.15.06.02C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist was not able to observe a Record of Professional Development for the period between October 2022 and September 2023 and October 2023 and September 2024. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | Full | 13A.15.10.01H(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist was not able to observe an operable flashlight or band aids in assorted sizes. There was only (1) single band aid in the first aid supply kit. | |||
| 2021-11-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed two Emergency forms missing the physicians information. Provider shall have the parents complete the Emergency forms and notify Licensing Specialist once complete. | |||
| 2021-11-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.06.02C(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe a Professional Development Plan for the October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021 training period. Provider shall document their completed training on the Professional Development Plan form and notify Licensing Specialist once complete. | |||
| 2021-10-27 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
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