Tophat Early Learning Center
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Eliane Brannum 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 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
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 31, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 8 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)
“LS observed 6 emergency cards that were not complete; specifically missing addresses or physician's information. Provider to submit evidence that the emergency cards have been completed, obtained, and are accessible in the child files.”
13A.15.03.02B
“LS observed no evidence of a lead screening for 2 children in care. Provider to submit evidence that the lead screening has been obtained and is accessible in the child files.”
13A.15.09.02A(1)
“Provider did not use developmentally appropriate materials for a child in care during certain activities. Provider to review the regulations and submit a memorandum of understanding in regards to the regulation and how it will be followed moving forward.”
13A.15.07.04A(1)
“Discipline for a child was not appropriate to the age, maturity, and physical condition of the child. Provider to submit a memorandum of understanding of the regulation and the plan of action moving forward.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“LS observed no evidence of one (1) emergency card not being annually updated. Provider to submit a written statement that the emergency card has been reviewed, annually updated, obtained, and is accessible in the child files.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“LS observed three (3) emergency cards that were not complete; specifically missing the physician's address and telephone information. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that the emergency cards have been completed, obtained, and are accessible in the child files.”
13A.15.10.02
“LS observed potentially harmful items, specifically adult scissors and hand sanitizer that was accessible to the children in care.”
13A.15.03.02B
“LS observed 5 children in care that did not have current lead screening information in the file. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that all current information has been received by the parents and are accessible in the child file.”
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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. Eliane Brannum 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 July 31, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 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.
Its hours are not listed.
Clarksburg, MD 20871. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.