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Kiddie Academy of Silver Spring
Silver Spring, MD
· Montgomery County
Sligo Avenue,
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Quick Facts
Capacity
170 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
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
258381
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery County
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About the Provider
Kiddie Academy of Silver Spring is a Licensed Child Care Center in Silver Spring MD, with a maximum capacity of 170 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. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-03 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed emergency forms that were not updated annually | |||
| 2026-02-03 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS was not able to verify the appropriate lead screening for children in care. | |||
| 2025-01-23 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed video footage where the floating teacher grabbed two children by their arms. The floating teacher was heard using harsh language directed at the child who drew on a chair. The child started resisting and ended up hitting the teacher. The floating teacher then proceeded to take the child to the office while continuing to hold on to their arm. The owner examined the child shortly after they returned to the classroom. There were no signs of physical injury and the child did not seem to be in any emotional distress. The floating teacher was removed from the classroom and would end up resigning from their position at the center. The facility submitted a report to the OCC as well as another agency. | |||
| 2025-01-23 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed video footage of the floating teacher forcing a child to clean up a mess they made by holding their arm and making them wipe a chair. The floating teacher was also using harsh language directed at the child for their behavior. Facility is asked to emphasize discipline methods that are appropriate to the age and maturity of the children as well as aligned with their written discipline policy. | |||
| 2025-01-23 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed video footage where the floating teacher had grabbed two children by their arms. The center's written discipline policy states "No coercion when disciplining a child, such as rough handling (shoving, pulling, pushing, grabbing any body part)…" Facility is asked to review this policy with all staff members and to emphasize the need to keep their hands off the children "except when restraint is necessary to protect the child or others from harm". | |||
| 2024-12-18 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-04-04 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed 3 instances of rooms that did not have a qualified teacher at the time of the inspection. Room 1 had an aide looking after 3 infants during nap time, Room 5 has an IT teacher and a new staff member looking after 12 3&4 year olds, and Room 6 had a new staff member looking after 10 2&3 year olds. Faccility is asked to communicate with their assigned licensing specialist to submit documentation and qualifications for these staff members. | |||
| 2024-02-06 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed child records that were missing physicians information and authorized pick up information. | |||
| 2024-02-06 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed child records that were missing the appropriate lead screening | |||
| 2024-02-06 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2022-04-19 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: It was reported by the Director that an Aide hit a 2 year old child on the hand. The child was eating at the lunch table and attempted to dump the lunch on the table. The Aide S.P grabbed the child by the right hand and hit the child's hand. No injuries or lasting pain. The employee was terminated the same day. | |||
| 2022-04-19 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: It was reported by the Director that an Aide hit a 2 year old child on the hand. The child was eating at the lunch table and attempted to dump the lunch on the table. The Aide S.P grabbed the child by the right hand and hit the child's hand. No injuries or lasting pain. The employee was terminated the same day. | |||
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