Tophat Early Learning Center
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Childtime Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Clarksburg, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
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State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 6 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.16.08.02B
“LS observed a qualified aide only in charge of 6 two year old children. Assistant Director entered the classroom for the day in order to meet the regulation. Corrected at the time of inspection. Facility to submit a staffing pattern showing qualified staff in the classroom at all times.”
13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
“LS observed an aide alone in a classroom of 2's with 6 children present. Assistant Director went into the classroom to correct at the time of inspection. Facility to submit staffing pattern showing qualified staff in each classroom. Aide in the classroom has been cleared through MSDE.”
13A.16.03.05B
“LS observed staffing patterns posted that did not have the correct staff in the classrooms. Facility to submit new staffing patterns for all classrooms in the facility.”
13A.16.07.06A
“LS noticed a staff member that is on the staffing pattern that had not been cleared by OCC. Facility to submit a written memorandum of understanding stating that the staff may not be in the classroom with children until CBC's have been cleared.”
13A.16.03.06B
“Facility did not provide the OCC documentation within 15 days after adding an employee to meet the requirements of this chapter for the assignment, unless documentation already is on file in the office. Facility to submit a written memorandum of understanding stating that the regulation will be followed.”
13A.16.03.06A(1)
“LS was not notified of the start of a new hire within 5 days. Facility to submit a statement of understanding that within 5 working days of its occurrence, provide written notification to the OCC of a new hire and all of the required forms and information.”
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Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Clarksburg, MD 20871
Clarksburg, MD 20871 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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
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 October 1, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 5 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.