Tophat Early Learning Center
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Amanda Flores is a home daycare in Gaithersburg, 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 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
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 24, 2025: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 14 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.15.10.02
“LS observed cleaning product in the restroom that was in each of the children in care.”
13A.15.06.03B(1)
“Provider is reminded to wait until an approval email or letter is sent before allowing a substitute to be alone.”
13A.15.05.04B(1)
“LS observed a socket that was not capped or plugged.”
13A.15.03.04C
“LS observed children files that were missing the appropriate lead screening.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“Licensing specialist observed emergency forms that were not updated with a date.”
13A.15.03.03F
“LS was not able to observe a fire drill log.”
13A.15.03.03C
“LS was not able to observe a sub log”
13A.15.03.03A
“LS was not able to observe a written agreement in the children's file”
13A.15.02.01D
“Licensing specialist was not able to observe the registration displayed conspicuously.”
13A.15.05.04B(1)
“Licensing specialist observed an electrical socket that was not plugged, or capped.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“Licensing specialist observed emergency forms that were not updated annually.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“Licensing specialist observed 3 emergency forms that were not updated, and missing annual update.”
13A.15.12.01D
“Licensing specialist was not able to observe 1% or nonfat milk furnished by the provider”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“Licensing specialist observed three child's emergency forms that were missing information, and annual updates.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“Licensing specialist observed 3 emergency forms that were not updated, and missing annual update.”
13A.15.12.01D
“Licensing specialist was not able to observe 1% or nonfat milk furnished by the provider”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“Licensing specialist observed three child's emergency forms that were missing information, and annual updates.”
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FAQ
Yes. Amanda Flores 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 November 24, 2025, with 9 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 4 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.
Gaithersburg, MD 20882. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.