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Registered Family Child Care Home ✓ Licensed

Sara Tesfamicael

Bethesda, MD · Montgomery County
Bells Mill Road, Bethesda, MD 20817
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Quick Facts

Capacity
8 children
Age Range
0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (240) 390-7177
Bells Mill Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
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Licensed Registered Family Child Care Home
Active License
License Number
256722
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery County

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About the Provider

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Sara Tesfamicael is a Registered Family Child Care Home in Bethesda MD, with a maximum capacity of 8 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. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2026-07-01 Full
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2025-07-21 Complaint 13A.15.03.05C(2)(b) Corrected
Findings: Provider states that her son was not a resident of the home at the time in question. The individual moved into the home in 2022 and the provider did not notify the Office of a criminal charge.
2025-07-21 Complaint 13A.15.03.05C(3) Corrected
Findings: Provider states that the incident in question occurred prior to her registration being issued. Her son moved into the home in 2022 and the provider did not notify the Office of a charge against him that presents a risk to the health, safety or welfare of the children in care.
2025-07-21 Complaint 13A.15.07.07A Corrected
Findings: A resident of the home received a criminal charge prior to moving into the home. Provider did not notify the Office.
2025-05-07 Mandatory Review 13A.15.02.03B(2) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe current criminal background checks for any associated party 18 years old and older. Additionally, Licensing Specialist did not observe a current medical evaluation for one associated party.
2025-05-07 Mandatory Review 13A.15.06.04A(4) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe a current federal or state criminal background check for the Additional Adult.
2025-05-07 Mandatory Review 13A.15.06.04A(7) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of completed approved SIDS training within the previous 5 years.
2024-08-19 Full 13A.15.02.03B(2) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist was not able to observe completed updates of medical evaluations and release of information forms for Provider, Additional Adult, or Substitutes.
2024-08-19 Full 13A.15.03.04A(1) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed an emergency form with in inaccurate date of birth on the 2nd page. Licensing Specialist also observed an emergency form missing an authorized pick-up person listed.
2024-08-19 Full 13A.15.06.02B(3) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist was not able to observe the required 12 clock hours of continued training for the period between August 2023 and July 2024 for the Provider.
2024-08-19 Full 13A.15.06.02C(1) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist was not able to observe a record of professional development for the period between August 2023 and July 2024 for the Provider.
2022-05-13 Conversion 13A.15.03.03B Open
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of a written record of daily attendance. Provider must submit a letter of understanding that she will keep daily attendance logs verified by children's parents.
2022-05-13 Conversion 13A.15.10.01A(4) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed an Emergency and disaster plan that was not updated annually. Provider updated emergency and disaster plan during inspection.
2022-05-13 Conversion 13A.15.10.01H(1) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed First Aid supplies missing a thermometer and ice pack. Provider corrected non-compliance by adding missing items to kit during inspection.
2022-05-13 Mandatory Review 13A.15.05.04C(2) Open
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed 6 window blinds that were not cordless.

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