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Registered Family Child Care Home ✓ Licensed

Sisay Desta

Bethesda, MD · Montgomery County
Eames Way, Bethesda, MD 20817
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Quick Facts

Capacity
7 children
Age Range
0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (240) 515-8414
Eames Way
Bethesda, MD 20817
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Licensed Registered Family Child Care Home
Active License
License Number
256936
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery County

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About the Provider

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Sisay Desta is a Registered Family Child Care Home in Bethesda MD, with a maximum capacity of 7 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 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2026-07-10 Full
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2025-05-12 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2024-05-21 Full 13A.15.02.03B(2) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist was not able to observe completed updates of: medical evaluations for Substitutes, Additional Adult, and residents with child care responsibilities; notarized Release of Information forms for Provider, Substitutes, Additional Adult, and residents (18) years old and older; and current fire permit.
2024-05-21 Full 13A.15.03.03A Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist was not able to observe a discipline policy included in the written agreement or otherwise.
2024-05-21 Full 13A.15.03.03B Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist was not able to observe an attendance record verified by each child's parent.
2024-05-21 Full 13A.15.03.03C Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist was not able to observe a current substitute log. There was a substitute present during the inspection in the Provider's absence when Licensing Specialist arrived.
2024-05-21 Full 13A.15.03.03E Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist was not able to observe evidence that each child's parent was given, or was advised on how to obtain information from the licensing agency concerning consumer education on child care and how to file a complaint against a provider.
2024-05-21 Full 13A.15.03.03H Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist was not able to review any attendance records for the past two years. Provider stated that she discards them at the end of each week.
2024-05-21 Full 13A.15.03.04C Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist was not able to observe the required lead tests for children enrolled in care.
2024-05-21 Full 13A.15.04.03C Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed (1) Substitute supervising (3) children under the age of (2) years old without an additional adult present in the same room. The Additional Adult was upstairs supervising another group of children.
2024-05-21 Full 13A.15.05.04A(2) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed children napping on the second floor, which an unapproved napping area per fire permit and family child care registration.
2024-05-21 Full 13A.15.05.06D Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist was not able to observe a written requests made by parents for children over the age of 12 months and younger than 2 years old to remain in a crib.
2024-05-21 Full 13A.15.06.02C(1) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist was not able to observe a Record of Professional Development for the period between October 2022 and September 2023 and October 2023 and September 2024.
2024-05-21 Full 13A.15.10.01H(1) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist was not able to observe an operable flashlight or band aids in assorted sizes. There was only (1) single band aid in the first aid supply kit.
2021-11-09 Mandatory Review 13A.15.03.04A(1) Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed two Emergency forms missing the physicians information. Provider shall have the parents complete the Emergency forms and notify Licensing Specialist once complete.

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