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Guidepost at Bradley Hills

Bethesda, MD 20817

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About Guidepost at Bradley Hills

Guidepost at Bradley Hills is a licensed child care center in Bethesda, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Guidepost at Bradley Hills

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 18, 2026: 11 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1

For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. May 18, 2026Visit11 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      13A.16.12.04F(3)

      “Licensing Specialist observed perishable morning snack (yogurt and fresh strawberries) sitting out in the classrooms from at least 7:30 am until 8:00 am. Licensing Specialist also observed children's food brought from home sitting on a shelf in the children's house classroom.”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.10.04B

      “Licensing Specialist observed a propane tank in a storage shed outside near the playground area.”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.10.04A

      “Licensing Specialist observed (2) areas inside of the building that are off limits to children and were not made inaccessible to children in care. The staff lounge door and storage room door did not have a barrier; nor were the doors closed or locked. Additionally, outside near the playground, there was a storage shed unlatched and unlocked with a grill and propane tank visible inside. Also the gate to the playground which leads to the parking lot was observed propped open. Lastly, Licensing Specialist observed hand sanitizer in classrooms and at the sign-in and sign-out desk as well as charger cords exposed on a counter top in a classroom that are accessible to children in care.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.03A

      “Licensing Specialist observed classroom assignments for children that do not meet the requirements for group size and staffing. Two-year-old children are assigned to a toddler classroom with no qualified preschool teacher.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.02B

      “Licensing Specialist observed an aide supervising infants, toddlers, and preschool children. Facility submitted growth and development training during the complaint investigation to qualify the aide as an infant and toddler teacher. This change has not been made yet by the OCC.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.07.06A

      “Licensing Specialist observed unqualified staff supervising children upon arrival. The facility was cited for this during the complaint investigation conducted on May 13, 2026.”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.05.10C

      “Licensing Specialist observed (3) infant and toddler classrooms without an operable telephone.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.07A

      “Licensing Specialist observed the facility using classroom #1 for drop-off care in the morning upon arrival. The facility was cited for this during the complaint investigation conducted on May 13, 2026.”
    • Background checks

      13A.16.03.05D(1)

      “Licensing Specialist did not observe the required documentation for substitutes. Licensing Specialist observed staff absent during the complaint investigation conducted on May 13, 2026 and again during today's follow-up inspection. The facility was also cited for this during the complaint investigation.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.05B

      “Licensing Specialist observed staffing patterns posted that are inaccurate. The facility was cited for this during the complaint investigation on May 13, 2026.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “Licensing Specialist observed (1) child enrolled in care with an incomplete emergency form. The child's enrollment date is August 25, 2025.”
  2. May 13, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.16.07.02A(1)

      “Licensing Specialist was informed that an employee was aware that a complaint was made against another employee for physical harm to a child enrolled at the center and did not report this information to the proper agency. The facility did not advise the employee to do so either.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.07A

      “Licensing Specialist was informed by the assistant director, that the center uses an unapproved classroom in the mornings for drop-off. All of the children are grouped together in classroom #1 until around 8:30 am.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.05B

      “Licensing Specialist did not observe current staffing patterns posted. Additionally, the staffing patterns dated May 12, 2026 and submitted by the facility during the complaint investigation had inaccurate staff positions and room assignment.”

Copied from Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Guidepost at Bradley Hills

Is Guidepost at Bradley Hills licensed?

Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Guidepost at Bradley Hills last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on May 18, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Guidepost at Bradley Hills had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

What are Guidepost at Bradley Hills' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Guidepost at Bradley Hills cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (301) 941-4688 to ask.

What is Guidepost at Bradley Hills' phone number?

(301) 941-4688.

Where is Guidepost at Bradley Hills?

Bethesda, MD 20817.

Sources: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care (license and visits).