Sandy Ridge Academy
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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Academy Child Development Center @ Stonemill ES is a licensed child care center in North Potomac, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 20, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all
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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13A.16.08.02A
“Facility reported that a child was left outside unsupervised for 7 mins during the transition time from the playground to inside.”
13A.16.08.01B(1)
“Facility reported a child was left outside for 7 mins. The child does not generally exhibit any need for specific care.”
13A.16.07.06A
“Facility reported that a child was left alone outside for 7 mins. At the time the child's safety and security was not ensured.”
13A.16.07.01
“Facility self-reported that a child was left outside by staff for 7 mins during the transition from the playground to the building. There was no injury to the child.”
13A.16.12.04A(2)
“Facility self reported an incident where a staff member was witnessed placing potentially hazardous items (coins) into a child's food/snack item. This regulation has been corrected as the employee is no longer affiliated with the program.”
13A.16.10.04A
“Facility self reported an incident where a staff member was witnessed placing potentially hazardous items (coins) into a child's food/snack item. This regulation has been corrected as the employee is no longer affiliated with the program.”
13A.16.08.01B(1)
“Facility self reported an incident where a staff member was witnessed placing potentially hazardous items into a child's food/snack item. This regulation has been corrected as the employee is no longer affiliated with the program.”
13A.16.07.06A
“Facility self reported an incident where a staff member was witnessed placing potentially hazardous items into a child's food/snack item. This regulation has been corrected as the employee is no longer affiliated with the program.”
13A.16.07.01
“Facility self reported an incident where a staff member was witnessed placing potentially hazardous items into a child's food/snack item. This regulation has been corrected as the employee is no longer affiliated with the program.”
13A.16.12.04A(2)
“Facility self reported an incident where a staff member was witnessed placing potentially hazardous items (coins) into a child's food/snack item. This regulation has been corrected as the employee is no longer affiliated with the program.”
13A.16.10.04A
“Facility self reported an incident where a staff member was witnessed placing potentially hazardous items (coins) into a child's food/snack item. This regulation has been corrected as the employee is no longer affiliated with the program.”
13A.16.08.01B(1)
“Facility self reported an incident where a staff member was witnessed placing potentially hazardous items into a child's food/snack item. This regulation has been corrected as the employee is no longer affiliated with the program.”
13A.16.07.06A
“Facility self reported an incident where a staff member was witnessed placing potentially hazardous items into a child's food/snack item. This regulation has been corrected as the employee is no longer affiliated with the program.”
13A.16.07.01
“Facility self reported an incident where a staff member was witnessed placing potentially hazardous items into a child's food/snack item. This regulation has been corrected as the employee is no longer affiliated with the program.”
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Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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North Potomac, MD 20878 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 · toddlers to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
North Potomac, MD 20878 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on April 20, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 5 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.
Its hours are not listed.
North Potomac, MD 20878.