Sandy Ridge Academy
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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Fatemeh Forotan is a home daycare in North Potomac, 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 13 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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Fatemeh Forotan has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 21, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 13 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.15.12.01A
“At time of inspection, licensing specialist observed a two year old child standing in a playpen eating a lollipop unsupervised.”
13A.15.10.01H(1)
“At time of inspection, licensing specialist did not observe fragrance free soap and a plastic bag.”
13A.15.10.01A(4)
“At time of inspection, the providers written emergency and disaster plan was not updated annually. Provider reviewed and signed the emergency plan during inspection.”
13A.15.08.01B(4)
“At time of inspection, the provider went upstairs to retrieve an infant child while the remaining children were left downstairs in the approved play area.”
13A.15.07.07A
“At time of inspection, provider left a two year old child in a playpen with a lollipop. The provider went upstairs while children were downstairs in the approved child care area.”
13A.15.05.06E
“At time of inspection, licensing specialist observed three mattress pads stacked in a crib. Licensing specialist discussed with provider that cribs are not used as storage. Extra mattresses and child play materials are not to be placed in rest furnishings. Provider removed the extra items out of the crib during inspection.”
13A.15.05.04B(2)
“At time of inspection, licensing specialist observed a gate barrier from the approved play area and the kitchen that is broken. The gate is being held together by an exercise band. Provider is to replace the gate and submit photographic evidence of correction.”
13A.15.03.05C(1)
“Provider did not notify licensing specialist regarding changes to her associated parties. Two substitutes are no longer associated. Provider gave licensing specialist a completed 1202 residents and staff form during the inspection.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“At time of inspection, licensing specialist observed several emergency forms missing the parent signature.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“At time of inspection, licensing specialist observed several emergency forms not maintained. Emergency forms were missing physicians information.”
13A.15.05.06F
“At the time of inspection. The children in the pack and plays were covered with blankets and one had a pillow. Licensing Specialist asked for the for those items to be removed and they were immediately removed.”
13A.15.05.06C(2)
“At the time of inspection 3 children over the age of two were in pack n' plays. Licensing Specialist has explained this regulation to the provider.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“At the time of inspection 3 emergency forms needed to be updated.”
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Gaithersburg, MD 20877
46586 S Cottage Road, Sterling, VA
North Potomac, MD 20878
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 · toddlers to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
North Potomac, MD 20878 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Fatemeh Forotan 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 May 21, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 2 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.
North Potomac, MD 20878. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.