Sandy Ridge Academy
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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Alina Benavides is a home daycare in Rockville, Maryland. It is registered with the state.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 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 |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
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State record
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2025: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 5 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.15.03.04C
“At time of inspection, licensing specialist observed an incomplete health assessment (PT1) by the child's parent.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“At time of inspection, licensing specialist observed an emergency form missing the annual update by the child's parent.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“At time of inspection, licensing specialist observed an emergency form missing authorized pick up, annual update by the child's parent and physicians information.”
13A.15.03.03E
“At time of inspection, licensing specialist was not able to observe documentation that the consumer pamphlet was given to the parent.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“At time of inspection, licensing specialist observed two emergency forms missing complete physician information. Licensing specialist also observed one emergency form missing the parent signature and date.”
13A.15.09.01A
“Licensing Specialist was not able to observe a written daily schedule.”
13A.15.08.01B(3)
“Licensing Specialist observed the Provider leaving children outside unattended.”
13A.15.05.06D
“Licensing Specialist was informed by the Provider that (2) children older than 12 months are in pack-and-plays without a written request from the parents.”
13A.15.03.04C
“Licensing Specialist was not able to observe immunizations or medical history for one child. Licensing Specialist was not able to observe lead tests for (2) children.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“Licensing Specialist observed (2) emergency forms missing an annual update.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“Licensing Specialist observed (1) emergency form missing second page acknowledgement; (2) emergency forms missing physician's information.”
13A.15.03.03B
“Licensing Specialist was not able to observe a written record of attendance verified by the child's parent.”
13A.15.03.03A
“Licensing Specialist was not able to observe the provider's child discipline policy.”
13A.15.02.03B(2)
“Licensing Specialist was not able to observe medical evaluations for Provider or Substitute, Giancarlo Benavides; Release of Information forms for Provider, Substitute, Giancarlo Benavides, and residents, Fabian Benavides and [name]; and Privacy Rights forms for all associated parties.”
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FAQ
Yes. Alina Benavides is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 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.
Its hours are not listed.
Rockville, MD 20850. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.