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Gowri Hegade
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About Gowri Hegade
Gowri Hegade 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 1 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 |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Gowri Hegade
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Child Care Home
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 29, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 5 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 4, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
13A.15.10.02
“LS observed potentially harmful items that were accessible to children in care, specifically bleach wipes, and lotions. Provider placed the items on a shelf that is inaccessible to children in care at the time of the inspection.”
13A.15.10.01A(4)
“LS observed the emergency and preparedness plan that had not been annually updated. Provider reviewed, initialed and updated the EPP at the time of the inspection.”
13A.15.06.02D(1)
“LS observed no evidence of the current CPR/First Aid certifications. Provider to submit a copy of the current CPR/First Aid certificate immediately.”
13A.15.05.03C
“LS observed no evidence of a trash receptacle with a lid in order to dispose of the diapers in a sanitary manner. Provider to submit photographic evidence that a trash receptacle with a lid has been obtained and available for use in the diapering area.”
13A.15.03.02B
“LS observed no evidence of any lead screening for 1 child in care or a second lead screening for 2 children in care. Provider to submit a written statement that the lead screening information has been obtained and is accessible in the child files.”
- Oct 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Gowri Hegade
Is Gowri Hegade licensed?
Yes. Gowri Hegade is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Gowri Hegade last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on October 29, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Gowri Hegade had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 1 of 2 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 Gowri Hegade's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Gowri Hegade?
Clarksburg, MD 20871. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.