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Happy Hands Learning Center

Bethesda, MD 20814

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About Happy Hands Learning Center

Happy Hands Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Bethesda, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

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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Inspection reports for Happy Hands Learning Center

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Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 10, 2025: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safe sleep 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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  1. Oct 10, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      13A.16.12.01C

      “LS observed that the written daily schedule has breakfast at 7:30am, lunch at 11am, and afternoon snack at 3pm. Facility is asked to adjust the starting times so they fall within 3 hours of each other.”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.10.04F

      “LS observed 1 instance of an uncapped electrical outlet in room C/D of the child care area.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “LS observed 2 instances lead forms that were missing or in need of an additional test.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(1-2)

      “LS observed 1 instance of a blank health inventory part 1 form.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “LS observed 5 instances of missing or incomplete emergency forms.”
  2. Nov 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      13A.16.03.05C

      “Licensing specialist observed 2 instances of staff members in need of updated MD and FBI fingerprints. In addition, a recently hired staff member also needs to have their fingerprints done. Facility is asked to submit background check receipts with the reference numbers to the OCC as soon as possible.”
  3. Nov 30, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      13A.16.09.04E(2)

      “Licensing specialist observed that the cribs in room A were situated too close to each other without any barriers in between them. Facility is asked to review the COMAR spacing requirements and rearrange them accordingly.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “Licensing specialist observed 3 instances of children's files missing one or more of the required lead testing results. Facility is asked to follow-up with the parents about this.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(3)

      “Licensing specialist observed 1 instance of a child's file missing the health inventory forms (Part 1, 2, Lead, Immunizations). Facility stated that it was because they were on old forms and the parents were in the process of updating them.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “Licensing specialist observed 4 instances of children's emergency cards in need of annual updates. Facility is asked to follow-up with the parents about this..”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.03.03B(4)

      “Licensing specialist observed that the written record of fire and disaster drills went up to 2021. Facility stated that they have been practicing these drills, but not recording the results. Facility is reminded to record these drills on the log.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.03A(2)

      “Licensing specialist observed that the facility uses an app to track attendance. Facility was unable to bring up the results during the inspection. Facility is asked to start keeping a physical record of attendance.”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.02.03C(4)

      “Licensing specialist observed that the fire certificate for the center has expired. Facility stated that they were going to schedule an inspection. Facility is asked to submit their new fire certificate once it is acquired.”
    • Background checks

      13A.16.02.03C(3)(a)

      “Facility is asked to submit original notarized release of information forms and privacy rights forms for all staff.”

Copied from Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Happy Hands Learning Center

Is Happy Hands Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Happy Hands Learning Center last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on October 10, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy Hands Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

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.

What are Happy Hands Learning Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Happy Hands Learning Center?

Bethesda, MD 20814.

Sources: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care (license and visits).