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Optimal Learning Center at Captain Daly Elementary School
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About Optimal Learning Center at Captain Daly Elementary School
Optimal Learning Center at Captain Daly Elementary School is a licensed child care center in Germantown, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
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.
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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
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Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Optimal Learning Center at Captain Daly Elementary School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 14 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Aug 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
13A.16.10.01C
“The LS observed that some files were missing emergency contact with initials GA, SM, AS.”
13A.16.10.01A(4)
“The LS did not observe an emergency escape floor plan.”
Aug 30, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
13A.16.12.04F(3)
“Thermometer was not observed in the refrigerator.”
13A.16.10.02A(1)
“The staff person in the building did not have current first aid/CPR.”
13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
“LS d id not observe emergency and disaster drill.”
13A.16.06.04A(2)
“L.S. did not observe a current medical report for all staff.”
13A.16.05.01B
“Center needs a current fire report.”
13A.16.05.01A(1)
“There is a hole in the wall near the staff desk. Floor surface is missing near the staff desk.”
13A.16.03.06A(2)
“During the inspection, it was stated that a staff person left in the spring. (April).”
13A.16.03.05C
“A staff person file was not available during the inspection.”
13A.16.03.05B
“Staffing pattern posted was dated 2023. Updated staffing pattern is needed.”
13A.16.03.04C
“Missing emergency forms and /or not updated.”
13A.16.03.03B(4)
“LS did not observe documentation of Emergency and or fire drills being conducted.”
13A.16.03.02A
“File missing for child enrolled.”
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FAQ
Questions about Optimal Learning Center at Captain Daly Elementary School
Is Optimal Learning Center at Captain Daly Elementary School licensed?
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Optimal Learning Center at Captain Daly Elementary School last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Optimal Learning Center at Captain Daly Elementary School 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 Optimal Learning Center at Captain Daly Elementary School's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Optimal Learning Center at Captain Daly Elementary School?
Germantown, MD 20876.