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Sidwell Friends School Child Development Center
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About Sidwell Friends School Child Development Center
Sidwell Friends School Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Bethesda, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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State record
Inspection reports for Sidwell Friends School Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 3, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 11 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 31, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
13A.16.10.02E
“Licensing specialist observed that the first aid kit was dirty and several of the items were missing or old and needed to be replaced. These include the following: flashlight, gauze pads, gloves, ice bag, paper towels, blunt tipped scissors, liquid fragrance free soap, wash cloths. Facility replaced many of the items during the inspection, but still needs to add the following items: functioning flashlight, blunt tipped scissors, and wash cloths. Facility is asked to send pictures to the OCC once these items have been obtained and added to the first aid kit.”
13A.16.09.01C(6)
“Licensing specialist observed that the written screen time policy is using outdated guidance which sets the cutoff date at 3 years old instead of 2 years old. Facility is asked to update the language in their statement to reflect current COMAR regulations.”
13A.16.03.04E
“Licensing specialist observed 3 instances of missing or incomplete lead test forms. Facility is asked to follow up with the parents about this.”
13A.16.03.04D(3)
“Licensing specialist observed 1 instance of a health inventory part 2 form that was missing the name, sex, and birthday of the child. Facility is asked to follow up with the parents about this.”
13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
“Licensing specialist observed 1 instance of the health inventory part 1 form that was mostly blank. Facility is asked to follow up with the parents about this.”
13A.16.03.04C
“Licensing specialist observed 1 instance of a child's emergency form which needs the authorized daily pickup and schedule sections to be filled out. Facility is asked to follow up with the parents about this.”
13A.16.03.03C
“Licensing specialist did not observe the consumer pamphlet at the start of the inspection. Facility printed it out from the OCC website and posted it on their bulletin board during the inspection.”
13A.16.03.03A(2)
“Licensing specialist did not observe the attendance records during the inspection. Facility is asked to send records from 2023 to 2025 to the OCC.”
Dec 13, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
13A.16.06.12B(1)
“Licensing specialist observed that the PDP plan for one aide only covered 2021-2022. Facility is asked to submit 6 hours of continued training documented on the PDP form for the current training year.”
13A.16.06.09C
“Licensing specialist observed 3 teachers that have PDP forms that document 2021-2022. Facility is asked to submit 12 hours of continued training certificates documented on their PDP forms for their current training year.”
13A.16.05.08B
“Licensing specialist observed that one of the two bathrooms present was out of order. Facility stated it was an issue with the toilet. Facility is asked to put in a work order to have this fixed.”
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FAQ
Questions about Sidwell Friends School Child Development Center
Is Sidwell Friends School Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Sidwell Friends School Child Development Center last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on December 3, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sidwell Friends School Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 2 of 3 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 Sidwell Friends School Child Development Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Sidwell Friends School Child Development Center?
Bethesda, MD 20814.