Sandy Ridge Academy
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim itAbout
Georgetown Hill Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in North Potomac, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Georgetown Hill Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 12 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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
13A.16.12.06E(1)
“LS observed infant bottles missing the date.”
13A.16.11.04A(3)
“LS observed 2 epi pens not labeled by the physician with the appropriate information.”
13A.16.12.04A(1)
“Food was not protected from contamination as it was stored in plastic bags that had been chewed through and contained mouse dropping inside of the bag.”
13A.16.11.04E(2)
“LS observed an epi pen on the floor in the office underneath the desk.”
13A.16.07.06A
“LS observed significant amounts of mouse droppings throughout each classroom. At least one staff member stated that they have seen a mouse run across a child and all of the above listed reasons as stated in 13A.16.07.02A(2). LS did not observe the operator as ensuring the safety of each child.”
13A.16.07.02A(2)
“Each staff member stated that they have seen multiple evidence of the following: mouse droppings, dead or live mice (dating back to 2019), mouse running over a child and still allowing children to sleep on mats that close to the floor, using plastic bags to store food when there is a known mouse problem, not notifying parents of infestation, etc.”
13A.16.05.11A
“LS observed mouse droppings, clutter and dirt in all of the classrooms in the facility, mats, kitchen countertops, kitchen cabinets and laundry room. Plastic bags containing food appeared to have been chewed through. Additionally, mold was observed on the back door of the facility.”
13A.16.05.01B
“LS and the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services observed all rooms throughout the facility, including the kitchen area, and outside of the facility as having significant amounts of mouse droppings, dead insects, mouse traps, trash and clutter.”
13A.16.05.01A(3)
“LS and the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services observed the center as not being clean and evidence of an infestation of mice.”
13A.16.05.01A(2)
“LS observed mouse droppings, mouse traps, glue traps, and mouse-repellent pouches inside all classrooms accessible to children in care. One staff member reported that a child touched one of the traps.”
13A.16.05.01A(1)
“LS observed multiple holes, gaps and openings in walls inside, primarily along the baseboards, inside of the facility. Some of these had been patched with foam.”
13A.16.03.06E(2)
“This infestation, which has been occurring for at least 1 year, affects the center's operation.”
Reviews
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
46586 S Cottage Road, Sterling, VA
North Potomac, MD 20878 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on July 27, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 2 of 4 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.