Tophat Early Learning Center
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Heidelinde Parke is a home daycare in Damascus, 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 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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Heidelinde Parke has not listed its tuition.
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 9, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 6 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.15.03.04C
“At the time of inspection, one child in care was missing records of immunizations. LS requested that provider send copies of the immunization record once obtained.”
13A.15.03.03F
“At the time of inspection, LS could not observe evidence of fire and emergency drills for the past two years. LS requested that the provider submit evidence of the logs if they are found, or a statement of correction for documenting fire drills moving forward.”
13A.15.13.01D
“At the time of inspection, LS reviewed emergency forms for all enrolled children and requested copies from the provider. The provider refused to provide copies to LS, stating that she did not feel comfortable giving out personal information of parents without their permission.”
13A.15.07.07A
“Prior to inspection, OCC received screenshots of the provider on a social media platform suggesting disciplinary practices such as restraining children who are acting out in a chair, and using a water bottle to squirt children in the face to prevent spitting.”
13A.15.07.04B(4)
“Prior to inspection, OCC received screenshots of the provider on a social media platform suggesting disciplinary practices such as restraining children who are acting out in a chair, and using a water bottle to squirt children in the face to prevent spitting.”
13A.15.07.01
“Prior to inspection, OCC received screenshots of the provider on a social media platform suggesting disciplinary practices such as restraining children who are acting out in a chair, and using a water bottle to squirt children in the face to prevent spitting.”
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Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Leesburg, VA 20176 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Damascus, MD 20872
Damascus, MD 20872
Damascus, MD 20872
Damascus, MD 20872 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Damascus, MD 20872 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Damascus, MD 20872 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Damascus, MD 20872 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Heidelinde Parke 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 December 9, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 8 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.
Damascus, MD 20872. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.