Letter of Compliance Facility
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Sidwell Friends Lower School And After School Program
Bethesda, MD
· Montgomery County
5100 Edgemoor Lane,
Bethesda, MD 20814
Quick Facts
Capacity
75 children
Age Range
4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Letter of Compliance Facility
Active License
License Number
135865
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery County
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About the Provider
The LS Aftercare Program is open to all SFS children attending the Lower School. The location is the Multipurpose Room on the LS campus. Aftercare is offered every school day. Hours of operation are M/W/TH/F from 3 PM - 6 PM, and Tuesdays from 2 PM - 6 PM. All Aftercare applications should be completed using our online system. To apply online please click the "Register Now" link on ther right side of this page. The 2012-2013 Registration will be available online starting 4/1/2012. Please keep in mind that the Aftercare program does fill quickly and applications submitted after July 1st cannot be guaranteed spots. Questions about the online application should be directed to the Auxiliary Programs Office at 202-537-8133.
Additional Information:
MSDE-Approved Education Program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM August - June
- Tuesday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM August - June
- Wednesday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM August - June
- Thursday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM August - June
- Friday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM August - June
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-03 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-12-20 | Mandatory Review | 13A.17.02.03C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed that the current fire permit expired on 9/30/2024 and the facility was unable to find a more current version during the inspection. Facility is asked to submit a copy of their currently valid fire permit to the OCC. Facility is also asked to locate and submit a copy of their current workers comp insurance. The previous policy expired on 10/1/2024. | |||
| 2024-12-20 | Mandatory Review | 13A.17.10.01C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed a standardized list of emergency phone numbers and procedures posed across the campus. This list contained some of the required phone numbers like 9-1-1 and poison control, along with campus security. Some of the other required phone numbers like CPS, local health department or physician, and the OCC were not included and could not be located in the classrooms, the main office, the all purpose room, or the nurses office. Facility is asked to review COMAR 13A.17.10.01C and post an updated emergency contact list in all rooms where childcare is provided. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Full | 13A.17.03.03A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed that the Lower School has an online system for tracking attendance. Lower School was unable to pull up attendance results for previous years during the inspection. After School Program uses a different service. After School was able to pull up past attendance results. Both programs are asked to maintain a paper trail that also includes verification by the parents. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Full | 13A.17.05.08A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed one instance of a toilet in Lower School room 108 that was out of order. The children are using an alternate bathroom in room 109 for the time being. Facility stated that a work order has been placed. Facility is asked to submit evidence of work order to the OCC. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Full | 13A.17.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed that the first aid kit of the Lower School needs the following items as part of the first aid kid: functional flashlight, paper towels, liquid fragrance free soap. The After School program is missing the same items from their first aid kit. Both programs are asked to acquire these items and stock their first aid kits accordingly. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Full | 13A.17.12.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed that whole milk is being furnished to all children over the age of 2 years old. Facility is asked to start purchasing 1% low-fat milk going forward. | |||
| 2021-03-05 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-12-11 | Full | 13A.17.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of new hire documentation for one staff member. | |||
| 2019-12-11 | Full | 13A.17.07.03C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of written discipline policy. Corrected at time of inspection. | |||
| 2019-12-11 | Full | 13A.17.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of liquid fragrance free soap. | |||
| 2019-01-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.17.03.05A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of current and complete personnel list. Facility shall submit current and complete personnel list. | |||
| 2019-01-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.17.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of new hire documentation for two new employees. Facility shall submit new hire documentation for both employees. | |||
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