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Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Bright Eyes Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Gaithersburg, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 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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4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 5, 2025: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 13 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.16.08.07A
“The LS observed that children were left alone on the playground without adult supervision.”
13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
“The LS observed that the children did not receive adequate supervision and care appropriate to the individual ages, needs and capabilities.”
13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
“The LS observed that the teacher was not school-age qualified.”
13A.16.07.06A
“The LS observed that children's safety and security were not ensured.”
13A.16.07.02B
“The LS observed that the office was not notified of the injurious treatment.”
13A.16.06.10C(1)
“The LS observed that the teacher did not have school-age certification.”
13A.16.08.07A
“The LS observed that children were left alone on the playground without adult supervision.”
13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
“The LS observed that the children did not receive adequate supervision and care appropriate to the individual ages, needs and capabilities.”
13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
“The LS observed that the teacher was not school-age qualified.”
13A.16.07.06A
“The LS observed that children's safety and security were not ensured.”
13A.16.07.02B
“The LS observed that the office was not notified of the injurious treatment.”
13A.16.06.10C(1)
“The LS observed that the teacher did not have school-age certification.”
13A.16.03.04C
“Licensing Specialist observed one or more emergency forms were missing the authorized pick-up person. Additionally, the parents stated that their child has a special health condition, but there were no medical instructions provided for the condition. The facility is advised to review all emergency information to ensure that all information is complete.”
13A.16.10.04A
“The Office of Child Care (OCC) received an incident report from the director of a childcare center. The report stated that a 23-month-old child had sustained severe burns due to hot tea in a staff member's tumbler. On March 5, 2024, OCC conducted a joint investigation with another agency. During the investigation, the facility confirmed that the child was burned by hot tea in a teacher's tumbler that was placed on the water fountain, accessible to the children in care. The child spilled the tea on her face, chest, and stomach. The center was reminded of the regulation governing the storage of all potentially harmful items.”
13A.16.08.01B(2)
“The Office of Child Care (OCC) received an incident report from the director of a childcare center. The report stated that a 23-month-old child had sustained severe burns due to hot tea in a staff member's tumbler. On March 5, 2024, OCC conducted a joint investigation with another agency. During the investigation, the facility confirmed that the child was burned by hot tea in a teacher's tumbler that was placed on the water fountain, accessible to the children in care. The child spilled the hot tea on her face, chest, and stomach. The center was reminded of the regulations appropriate individualized care.”
13A.16.08.01A(1)
“The Office of Child Care (OCC) received an incident report from the director of a childcare center. The report stated that a 23-month-old child had sustained severe burns due to hot tea in a staff member's tumbler. On March 5, 2024, OCC conducted a joint investigation with another agency. During the investigation, the facility confirmed that the child was burned by hot tea in a teacher's tumbler that was placed on the water fountain, accessible to the children in care. The child spilled the hot tea on her face, chest, and stomach. The center was reminded of the regulations governing child supervision.”
13A.16.07.06A
“The Office of Child Care (OCC) received an incident report from the director of a childcare center. The report stated that a 23-month-old child had sustained severe burns due to hot tea in a staff member's tumbler. On March 5, 2024, OCC conducted a joint investigation with another agency. During the investigation, the facility confirmed that the child was burned by hot tea in a teacher's tumbler that was placed on the water fountain, accessible to the children in care. The child spilled the hot tea on her face, chest, and stomach. The center was reminded of the regulations governing the safety and security of each child at all times.”
13A.16.07.02D
“The Office of Child Care (OCC) received an incident report from the director of a childcare center. The report stated that a 23-month-old child had sustained severe burns due to hot tea in a staff member's tumbler. On March 5, 2024, OCC conducted a joint investigation with another agency. During the investigation, the facility confirmed that the child was burned by hot tea in a teacher's tumbler that was placed on the water fountain, accessible to the children in care. The child spilled the hot tea on her face, chest, and stomach. The center was reminded of the regulations governing abuse and neglect reporting.”
13A.16.07.01
“The director of a childcare center reported to the Office of Child Care (OCC) that a 23-month-old child had suffered severe burns due to hot tea in a staff member's tumbler. On March 5, 2024, OCC conducted a joint investigation with another agency. During the inquiry, the facility confirmed that the child was burned by hot tea in a teacher's tumbler that was placed on the water fountain, which was accessible to the children in care. The child spilled the hot tea on her face, chest, and stomach. The center was reminded of the regulations governing the prohibition of abuse or neglect.”
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Gaithersburg, MD 20879
46586 S Cottage Road, Sterling, VA
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 · 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 June 5, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 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 20879.