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Elizabeth Gouw
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About Elizabeth Gouw
Elizabeth Gouw 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
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| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Elizabeth Gouw
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Child Care Home
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 12 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 3
- Background checks 3
- Safe sleep 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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Jul 22, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
13A.15.05.06F
“LS observed soft blankets in the cribs during the inspection. Provider removed the soft blankets at the time of the inspection.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“LS observed no evidence of 3 emergency cards that have not been annually updated. Provider to submit evidence that the emergency cards have been reviewed, updated, obtained, and accessible in the child files.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“LS observed 1 emergency card that was not complete; specifically missing an address. Provider to submit evidence that the emergency card has been completed, obtained, and is accessible in the child files.”
13A.15.03.02B
“LS observed no evidence of lead screening information for 1 child in care. Provider to submit evidence that the lead screening information has been obtained and is accessible in the child files.”
13A.15.03.02A
“LS observed no evidence of a health assessment form for 1 child and immunizations for 3 children in care. Provider to submit evidence that the health assessment and immunizations have been obtained and are accessible in the child files. has been obtained and is accessible in the child files.”
- Jul 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“LS observed 3 emergency forms that were not complete, specifically missing a signature, addresses, or physician's information. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that all emergency cards have been completed, obtained, and are accessible in the child files.”
13A.15.03.02B
“LS observed 7 children that did not have evidence of the required lead screening information. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that all required health information has been obtained and is accessible in the child files.”
13A.15.03.02A
“LS observed 2 files that did not have Part 2 of the Health inventory or evidence of immunizations. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that all required health information has been obtained and are accessible in the child files.”
Aug 7, 2024Visit3 rules cited
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“LS observed 3 emergency forms that were not complete, specifically missing a signature, addresses, or physician's information. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that all emergency cards have been completed, obtained, and are accessible in the child files.”
13A.15.03.02B
“LS observed 7 children that did not have evidence of the required lead screening information. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that all required health information has been obtained and is accessible in the child files.”
13A.15.03.02A
“LS observed 2 files that did not have Part 2 of the Health inventory or evidence of immunizations. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that all required health information has been obtained and are accessible in the child files.”
Jul 17, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
13A.15.03.05E
“LS was not notified immediately of two tenants living in an apartment above the home. The required medical forms have not been submitted or obtained.”
13A.15.03.05D(2)
“LS was not notified immediately of two tenants living in an apartment above the home. The required federal and MD state criminal background check information has not been submitted or obtained.”
13A.15.03.05D(1)
“LS was not notified immediately of two tenants living in an apartment above the home. The required signed and notarized release of information has not been submitted or obtained.”
13A.15.03.05C(1)
“LS was not notified immediately of two tenants living in an apartment above the home.”
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FAQ
Questions about Elizabeth Gouw
Is Elizabeth Gouw licensed?
Yes. Elizabeth Gouw is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Elizabeth Gouw last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Elizabeth Gouw had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 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.
What are Elizabeth Gouw's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Elizabeth Gouw?
Clarksburg, MD 20871. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.