Sandy Ridge Academy
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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Carmen Gonzalez is a home daycare in Germantown, 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 12 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
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 15, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 12 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.15.03.05C(1)
“The provider informed the licensing specialist on the day of the inspection that there were two residents living in the home since Mother's Day. The provider is reminded to notify the office immediately of any changes.”
13A.15.03.04C
“Licensing specialist observed one child's file missing part one of the health inventory, and two children's emergency forms are missing the annual update.”
13A.15.03.03F
“The licensing specialist observed no evidence of the fire drills. The provider stated she will stated documenting this soon.”
13A.15.03.03B
“Licensing specialist observed the attendance record; however, it was not verified by the child's parents.”
13A.15.05.04B(1)
“Licensing specialist observed 3 instances of uncovered electrical outlets in the front playroom. The provider placed caps on these outlets during the inspection.”
13A.15.05.03B
“Licensing specialist observed the provider uses cloth towels for the bathroom. Provider is asked to have the children use paper towels.”
13A.15.03.04C
“Licensing specialist observed 2 instances of incomplete lead test forms, and 1 instance of a health inventory part 1 form that needs the date to be filled in. Provider is asked to follow up with the parents about this.”
13A.15.03.03H
“Licensing specialist observed attendance records for 2024 and part of 2023. Provider is reminded to keep all records for 2 years.”
13A.15.03.03F
“Licensing specialist observed that 3 emergency drills were conducted in 2022, but only 1 in 2023. Provider is reminded to do emergency 2 drills a year.”
13A.15.03.03E
“Licensing specialist gave the provider a copy of the consumer pamphlet to post during the inspection.”
13A.15.03.03A
“Licensing specialist did not observe a written discipline policy during the inspection. Provider is asked to submit a copy to the OCC for review.”
13A.15.02.03B(2)
“Licensing specialist observed current release of information forms, medical forms, liability insurance, and first aid & cpr certification during the inspection. Provider's fire permit expired 6/30/2024, and a new one was not observed during the inspection. Provider is asked to submit copies of all of these forms to the OCC. Provider is asked to reach out to the fire marshals office to schedule an inspection if they have not already done so.”
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Gaithersburg, MD 20877
20881 Potomac View Road, Sterling, VA
Germantown, MD 20874
Germantown, MD 20874 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Germantown, MD 20874
Germantown, MD 20874
Germantown, MD 20874
Germantown, MD 20874 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Germantown, MD 20874 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Carmen Gonzalez 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 June 15, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 2 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.
Germantown, MD 20874. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.