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Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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Etafarhu Melese is a home daycare in Germantown, 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 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
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 15, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 14 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.15.05.05B
“LS observed that the protective barrier in the backyard play area is being pushed down by the scattered materials.”
13A.15.05.05A
“LS observed the backyard play area has various play materials scattered around that may pose as a maneuverability obstacle for the children.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“LS observed 3 instances of emergency forms in need of annual updates from the parents. In addition, one emergency form needs the emergency contact address to be fully filled in.”
13A.15.12.01F
“Licensing specialist observed that the written daily schedule has lunch time starting at 12pm noon, and afternoon stack starting at 3:20pm. Provider is asked to adjust the start time on the schedule to have all meals and snacks fall within 3 hours of each other.”
13A.15.10.01H(1)
“Licensing specialist observed that the first aid kit was missing 1 gauze roll, gloves, an ice pack, and scissors. Provider is asked to acquire these items and add them to their first aid kit.”
13A.15.10.01A(1)
“Licensing specialist observed that the emergency and disaster plan was displayed on the wall during the inspection. However, this plan was only a single page and did not include the details outlined in the COMAR requirements. Provider is asked to locate any missing pages or create an updated plan to satisfy the requirements of this subtitle.”
13A.15.03.04C
“Licensing specialist observed 3 instances of children missing a lead test, health inventory paperwork, or records of immunizations. A detailed list was given to the provider during the inspection. Provider is asked to follow up with the parents to obtain any missing information.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“Licensing specialist observed 3 emergency forms in need of an annual update from the parents. Provider is asked to follow up with them about it.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“Licensing specialist observed 5 instances of children's emergency forms missing information such as enrollment date, schedule, emergency contact/pickup, and physician information. Provider is asked to follow up with the parents about this.”
13A.15.03.03H
“Licensing specialist observed the Fire/Emergency drills for 2022. The records for 2023 and 2024 could not be located during the inspection. Provider is asked to send copies of these records to the OCC.”
13A.15.06.02B(3)
“Licensing specialist did not observe current training during the inspection. Provider is ask to submit 12 hours of continued training certificates and also documentation on the professional development plan form.”
13A.15.05.04B(2)
“Licensing specialist observed that the child barrier to prevent the children from going upstairs was not pulled out at the beginning of the inspection. The provider corrected this during the inspection.”
13A.15.05.04B(1)
“Licensing specialist observed 2 instances of what appeared to be uncapped electrical outlets in the childcare area. The provider stated that one of the sockets had part of the cap broken off inside, but that the other indeed needed to be capped. Provider is asked to address this.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“Licensing specialist observed 6 instances of emergency forms in need of an annual update or have information missing. The Provider is asked to follow-up with the parents about this..”
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Gaithersburg, MD 20877
20881 Potomac View Road, Sterling, VA
Germantown, MD 20874
Germantown, MD 20874 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Germantown, MD 20874
Germantown, MD 20874
Germantown, MD 20874
Germantown, MD 20874 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Germantown, MD 20874 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Etafarhu Melese 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 January 15, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 of 3 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.
Germantown, MD 20874. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.