Tophat Early Learning Center
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Christina Krause is a home daycare in Mount Airy, 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 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
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 6, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 2 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.15.03.04A(1)
“At the time of this inspection the provider was missing the source of health care on 1 emergency card. The provider added this missing information based on the current medical reports provided by the parents.”
13A.15.03.02B
“At the time of this inspection the provider is missing proper lead screening(s) for 3 children enrolled in care. The provider is to obtain the missing documents and submit evidence to the LS.”
13A.15.05.04B(2)
“At the time of this inspection the provider is missing a gate at the top of her steps. The children nap upstairs. The provider is to install a hard mounted gate and submit photos to the LS.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“At the time of this inspection the provider has 2 emergency cards that are missing the source of health care. Provider to obtain this information and submit evidence to the LS.”
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Gaithersburg, MD 20879
565 S Queen St, Littlestown, PA
Mount Airy, MD 21771
Mount Airy, MD 21771 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Mount Airy, MD 21771 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Mount Airy, MD 21771
Mount Airy, MD 21771
Mount Airy, MD 21771 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Mount Airy, MD 21771 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Christina Krause 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 October 6, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 2 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.
Mount Airy, MD 21771. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.