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Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Chitra Tannassee 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 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 Feb 18, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 9 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.15.10.01H(1)
“LS observed no evidence of a second roll of gauze in the first aid kit. Provider to submit photographic evidence that the item has been obtained and is accessible in the first aid kit.”
13A.15.06.02B(1)
“LS observed no evidence of the 2025 basic Health and Safety Course that was due by December 31, 2025. Provider to submit the certificate to OCC immediately.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“LS observed two (2) emergency cards that were not complete, specifically missing the source of heath care information and an emergency contact with complete telephone and address. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that the emergency cards are completed, obtained, and accessible in the child files.”
13A.15.03.02B
“LS observed four (4) children that did not have the required lead screening information. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that the lead screening information has been obtained and is accessible in the child files.”
13A.15.03.02A
“LS observed no evidence of immunizations in one (1) child's file. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that the immunization evidence has been obtained and is accessible in the child's file.”
13A.15.10.01H(1)
“LS observed no evidence of fragrance free, liquid soap or safety pins in the first aid kit. Provider to submit photographic evidence that the items have been placed in the kit.”
13A.15.09.01A
“LS observed a daily schedule that had meals more than 3 hours apart. Provider to revise and submit a new daily schedule.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“LS observed one emergency card that did not have the second page completed. Provider to have the parent complete the emergency form and submit evidence of completion.”
13A.15.03.02B
“LS observed four children that did not have the required lead screening or tests on a form supplied or approved by the licensing agency. Provider to submit evidence that the forms have been received and are accessible in the child files.”
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FAQ
Yes. Chitra Tannassee 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 February 18, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 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.
Clarksburg, MD 20871. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.