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Carmen Perlacios
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About Carmen Perlacios
Carmen Perlacios 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Carmen Perlacios
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Child Care Home
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
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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- Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 13, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
13A.15.11.04A(1)(b)
“LS observed medication inside of a ziplock bag, for a child in care. The provider stated this medication is for when the child has a seizure the medication should be given to them.”
13A.15.11.04A(1)(a)
“LS did not observe any appropriate medication forms for a child in care that experiences seizures. LS observed medication inside of a ziplock bag, for a child in care. The provider stated this medication is for when the child has a seizure the medication should be given to them.”
13A.15.10.01A(4)
“LS was not able to observe an emergency preparedness plan that had been updated annually.”
13A.15.10.01A(1)
“LS was not able to observe an emergency preparedness plan.”
13A.15.08.01B(3)
“LS observed the provider going upstairs on more than 3 occasions, leaving all 4 children in care in the basement child care area.”
13A.15.05.03D(2)
“LS did not observe the children wash their hands before eating”
13A.15.05.03D(1)
“LS did not observe the provider wash their hands before food preparation”
Jul 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
13A.15.06.02C(1)
“LS did not observe a professional development plan form .”
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FAQ
Questions about Carmen Perlacios
Is Carmen Perlacios licensed?
Yes. Carmen Perlacios is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Carmen Perlacios last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Carmen Perlacios had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 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.
What are Carmen Perlacios' hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Carmen Perlacios?
Gaithersburg, MD 20879. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.