Licensed Child Care Center
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The Gan
Silver Spring, MD
· Montgomery County
9805 Dameron Drive,
Silver Spring, MD 20902
Quick Facts
Capacity
144 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (301) 593-1117
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
259164
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery County
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About the Provider
The Gan is a Licensed Child Care Center in Silver Spring MD, with a maximum capacity of 144 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-09 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-09-24 | Conversion | 13A.16.11.04E(1)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed more than one children in care who had medication that was not properly labeled with the child's name, dosage and expiration date. | |||
| 2024-09-24 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-09-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialists were unable to review proof of a medical evaluation having been completed for two staff members, one of them were present at the time of the inspection. Facility is asked to obtain the medical evaluations for the staff members and submit a copy to the OCC. | |||
| 2022-04-07 | Full | 13A.17.03.04C | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed one or more emergency form missing all required information such as: authorized pick up person or child's physician information. | |||
| 2022-04-07 | Full | 13A.17.03.04G | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed one child's file with other forms not OCC forms. | |||
| 2022-04-07 | Full | 13A.17.03.06A(1) | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed four staff members at the center without notification. During the inspection four releases of information were provided. In addition, evidence of the criminal background check was provided for 4 staff members. | |||
| 2022-04-07 | Full | 13A.17.04.01B | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed 25 children in Room 3A. This room is approved for 20 children. | |||
| 2022-04-07 | Full | 13A.17.06.04A(1) | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of the medical evaluation for 4 new staff members. | |||
| 2022-04-07 | Full | 13A.17.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed cleaning products observed accessible to children in care. The cleaning products were moved to an inaccessible space during the inspection. | |||
| 2022-04-07 | Full | 13A.17.10.04F | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed three uncover outlets in room 2 . The outlets were covered during the inspection. | |||
| 2022-04-07 | Full | 13A.17.11.04A(1)(a) | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of the medication authorization form for one child in care. | |||
| 2022-04-07 | Full | 13A.17.11.04F(1) | Open |
| Findings: Upon arrival, licensing specialist observed no evidence of an employee present that has completed the medication administration training. | |||
| 2021-08-20 | Other | 13A.17.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed wood stacked over latter posing a potential hazards to child health and safety to child children in care. | |||
| 2021-08-20 | Other | 13A.17.10.04F | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed an electrical outlet uncapped in the room 1. | |||
| 2021-04-05 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-03-03 | Conversion | 13A.17.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed one or more emergency forms missing child's physician information and no annual update. | |||
| 2020-03-03 | Conversion | 13A.17.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed one child missing a lead test. | |||
| 2020-03-03 | Conversion | 13A.17.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed one staff present working with the children with no medical evaluation. | |||
| 2020-03-03 | Conversion | 13A.17.11.04A(1)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed one medication administration form without a signature of the parent. | |||
| 2020-03-03 | Conversion | 13A.17.11.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed one medication without a label from the pharmacy or physician containing all required information. | |||
| 2020-03-03 | Conversion | 13A.17.12.04F(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed children's lunch bag that contained potentially hazardous foods stored in their cubbies. Corrected during the inspection | |||
| 2020-03-03 | Mandatory Review | 13A.17.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed a new employee whom started on February 10, 2020. Director gave LS a Release of Information during the inspection. | |||
| 2020-03-03 | Mandatory Review | 13A.17.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialists observed two unlocked storage closets one containing cleaning supplies and one contain the water heater. | |||
| 2020-03-03 | Mandatory Review | 13A.17.10.04F | Corrected |
| Findings: One uncapped electrical socket was observed in room one. Corrected during the inspection. | |||
| 2019-02-05 | Mandatory Review | 13A.17.05.08G | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed two potty-chairs in the restroom upstairs and downstairs. Facility removed the potty chairs during the inspections. | |||
| 2019-02-05 | Mandatory Review | 13A.17.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of the medical evaluation for one staff member hired 8/29/2018. Facility must have staff member complete a medical examination and send a copy to OCC as soon as possible. | |||
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