Sandy Ridge Academy
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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Gabriella Smith is a home daycare in Gaithersburg, 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 8 rules across 1 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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Gabriella Smith has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 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.15.10.02
“Licensing Specialist observed foam that was pulled out of the children's mattress on the floor that presented a hazard to the children in the sleeping area”
13A.15.06.03D(4)
“Licensing Specialist did not observe a criminal background check for the substitute.”
13A.15.06.03D(3)
“Licensing specialist did not observe a medical for the substitutes.”
13A.15.05.01C
“Licensing Specialist observed mouse dropping on the shelf and on the children’s toys.”
13A.15.03.04C
“Licensing specialist did not observe a child record for one of the children.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“Licensing specialist did not observe an emergency form for one child who was in care at the facility.”
13A.15.03.03B
“Licensing specialist did not observe a written record of each day's attendance that was verified by the child's parent.”
13A.15.03.03A
“Licensing specialist did not observe parent agreements for four of the children that were enrolled.”
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Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
FAQ
Yes. Gabriella Smith 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 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 1 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.
Gaithersburg, MD 20877. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.