Licensed Child Care Center
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Child Development Center @ Wayside
Potomac, MD
· Montgomery County
Glen Road,
Potomac, MD 20854
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
253437
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery County
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About the Provider
Child Development Center @ Wayside is a Licensed Child Care Center in Potomac MD, with a maximum capacity of 60 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 5 years to 15 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 7:00 AM - 6:15 PM September - June
- Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:15 PM September - June
- Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:15 PM September - June
- Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:15 PM September - June
- Friday 7:00 AM - 6:15 PM September - June
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The OCC received a complaint that the director of the facility was seen yelling at children on multiple occasions. Staff are reminded of their legal obligation to report incidents such as these directly to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. | |||
| 2026-06-16 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The OCC received a complaint that the director of the facility was seen yelling at children on multiple occasions. Staff are reminded of their legal obligation to report incidents such as these directly to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. | |||
| 2026-06-16 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The OCC received a complaint that the director of the facility was seen yelling at a child for chewing gum and it was reported that the director frequently yells at children in front of the other children in care. Staff report that they have never seen a written discipline policy nor have they been training on protocol for dealing with unfavorable behaviors. | |||
| 2026-06-16 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility discipline policy prohibits yelling at children, which the director of the facility did not follow. All staff that were interviewed state they have never seen a written discipline policy. Facility was unable to produce the written statement. | |||
| 2026-06-16 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: The OCC received a complaint that the facility director was seen yelling at children in care to the point where other children present are visibly uncomfortable and ask the other staff "why does she yell all the time" | |||
| 2026-06-16 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The OCC received a complaint stating the director of the facility reportedly often yells and screams at children in front of the other children in care. | |||
| 2026-06-11 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility submitted an injury form and indicated an aide was present who had not been reported to the OCC. | |||
| 2026-06-11 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility submitted an incident report on June 8th stating a child was injured in care on June 5th and was transported to a hospital via ambulance where they later ended up having surgery. | |||
| 2026-06-11 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.12C | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility states the gate to the playground was open at the time of the inspection and children were running through to an off-limits area. | |||
| 2026-06-11 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.12E | Corrected |
| Findings: The Office of Child Care received a report that a child suffered an injury after falling into a gate outside. Licensing Specialist observed the gate where the incident occurred and noticed nothing outwardly hazardous about the gate itself, however facility states the gate was open at the time of the incident and the child was running through the gate to the off-limits area. | |||
| 2026-06-11 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility was unable to ensure the safety and security of each child at all times because they had an individual supervising children who had not been reported to the office of child care when a child was severely injured in care. | |||
| 2026-06-11 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility had an aide who was not reported to the Office of Child Care providing supervision at the time of an incident that resulted in a child being severely injured. | |||
| 2026-06-11 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the incident both SA teachers were outside attending to the injured child, leaving children inside with aides. | |||
| 2026-05-27 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed a volunteer who had not been reported to the office of child care. Facility did not have any of the required paperwork, so facility was asked to send the individual home until they completed the required paperwork. | |||
| 2021-06-02 | Full | 13A.16.02.01E | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of the operator posting the license at a location where it can be seen by parents or others who visit the center. The license was located in another room not being used at the moment. | |||
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