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Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Bright Eyes Child Care is a licensed child care center in New Market, 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 4 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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State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 5, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 4 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.16.10.03A
“In a video clip that the center director shared with the OCC, a child care teacher can be seen placing a blanket over a child's body and pressing down for a few seconds. This behavior was not a safe or appropriate use of the blanket. When the behavior was brought to the attention of the director, the child care teacher was immediately sent home. She was terminated the following day. The operator is reminded to ensure that all staff ensure that all furnishings, materials and equipment is used in a safe and appropriate manner. Licensing Specialist recommends that the center conduct a staff meeting to discuss this regulation and submit evidence to the OCC within 30 days.”
13A.16.06.12B(1)
“Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of completion of continued training within the required time frame for 2 aides, D.S. and A.W. D.S. completed 4.5 hours of approved continued training from 09.2024-08.2025; D.S. completed 9 hours on 09.24.25 of which 1.5 were used to satisfy the 2024-2025 requirement. A.W. completed 0 hours of approved continued training from 08.2024-07.2025; A.W. completed 6 hours on 09.14.25 of which all were used to satisfy the 2024-2025 requirement.”
13A.16.06.09C
“Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of completion of continued training within the required time frame for 2 preschool teachers, S.L. and R.R. S.L. completed 5.5 hours of approved continued training from 09.2024-08.2025; S.L. completed 7 hours on 09.01.25 of which 6.5 were used to satisfy the 2024-2025 requirement. R.R. completed 3.5 hours of approved continued training from 09.2024-08.2025; R.R. completed 9 hours on 09.01.25 of which 8.5 were used to satisfy the 2024-2025 requirement.”
13A.16.06.12B(1)
“Licensing Specialist observed 4.5 hours of continued training completed by aide, S.M. and 3.5 hours completed by aide, D.S.”
13A.16.06.12B(1)
“At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of completion of the required training per full year of employment for aides, V.R. and D.S. Specifically, LS observed 2 hours of training completed by V.R. from 04/22-03/23 and 4 hours of continued training completed by D.S. from 09/22-08/23.”
13A.16.06.12A(3)
“At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of completion of basic health and safety training for aides, L.D., E.H., A.H., V.R., E.S., and A.W.”
13A.16.06.04A(4)
“Licensing Specialist observed 3 staff members, V.R., R.R., and D.S. whose medical reports that were not updated within 5 years.”
13A.16.03.04C
“Licensing Specialist observed 5 children's emergency forms that were missing an authorized daily pick up person. Three children's emergency forms were missing the child's health source.”
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Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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New Market, MD 21774 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
New Market, MD 21774 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
New Market, MD 21774 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
New Market, MD 21774 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
New Market, MD 21774
New Market, MD 21774
New Market, MD 21774 · 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 November 5, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 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.
Its hours are not listed.
New Market, MD 21774.