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Discovery Meadows Child Care Center
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About Discovery Meadows Child Care Center
Discovery Meadows Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Gaithersburg, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 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
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
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Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Discovery Meadows Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 11 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 27, 2025VisitNo rules cited
May 27, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
13A.16.08.01B(1)
“A staff member was observed handling a child in an inappropriate manner.”
13A.16.07.06A
“A staff member did not ensure the safety and security of a child in care.”
13A.16.07.03B(4)
“An employee was seen shaking a child, and using force to sit the child down in a chair.”
13A.16.07.01
“A written statement was received, and stated that a staff member was seen forcefully placing a child in a chair, and yelling at the child.”
13A.16.03.06A(1)
“Licensing specialist observed two staff member that was not reported to the office within five working days.”
Jul 23, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
13A.16.06.12B(2)
“At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialists did not observe any professional development plans.”
13A.16.06.12B(1)
“At the time of inspection Licensing Specialists did not review 12 hours of continued training for any of the aides. Licensing Specialists did review 3 hrs of continued training.”
13A.16.06.09C
“At the time of inspection Licensing Specialists did not review 12 hours of continued training for the teachers. Licensing Specialists did review 3 hrs of continued training for all of the teachers.”
13A.16.06.05C(2)
“At the time of inspection Licensing Specialist did not review a professional development plan for the director.”
13A.16.06.05C(1)
“At the time of inspection Licensing Specialists did not review 12 hours of continued training for the director.”
May 23, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
13A.16.10.03A
“The operator did not ensure that furnishings, activity materials and equipment, whether intended for indoor use or outdoor use, are used in a safe and appropriate manner by each employee and each child in attendance.”
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FAQ
Questions about Discovery Meadows Child Care Center
Is Discovery Meadows Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Discovery Meadows Child Care Center last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on June 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Discovery Meadows Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 6 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 Discovery Meadows Child Care Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Discovery Meadows Child Care Center?
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.