Tophat Early Learning Center
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Charina Norris is a home daycare in Clarksburg, 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 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
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State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 25, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 5 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.15.05.03B
“LS observed no evidence of paper towels accessible to the children in the bathroom. Provider placed paper towels in an accessible location at the time of the inspection.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“LS observed no evidence of the two (2) emergency cards being annually updated. Provider to submit evidence that the emergency cards have been reviewed, annually updated, obtained, and are accessible in the child files.”
13A.15.08.01D(1)(a)
“LS observed a child that was napping on another level of the home that was under the age of 2 years old. Provider relocated the child to the same level as the provider and other children of the home at the time of the inspection when she woke up from her nap. LS observed a written statement from the parent approving the provider to allow the child to nap on a separate level. LS explained the regulation and remaining on the same level at all times. LS observed evidence of a working camera in the room used to observe the child. Provider to submit a memorandum of understanding of this regulation and how it will be maintained moving forward.”
13A.15.03.03B
“LS observed no evidence of a written daily record of each day's attendance in care that is verified by the child's parent or guardian. Provider to submit a memorandum of understanding of the regulation and how it will be maintained moving forward with evidence of how it will be maintained.”
13A.15.10.02
“LS observed 2 locks on cabinets in the kitchen that need repaired in order to keep potentially harmful items; cleaning supplies and poisonous products; inaccessible to children. Provider to submit photographic evidence that the locks have been fixed.”
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Clarksburg, MD 20871
Clarksburg, MD 20871 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Clarksburg, MD 20871 · toddlers to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Clarksburg, MD 20871 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Clarksburg, MD 20871 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Charina Norris 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 March 25, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 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.
Clarksburg, MD 20871. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.