Tophat Early Learning Center
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Holy Ground Christian Center is a licensed child care center in Derwood, 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 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
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State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 14 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.16.03.04G
“Licensing Specialist observed one child's file that was missing updated immunization information.”
13A.16.03.04E
“Licensing Specialist observed two children's files that were missing evidence of a lead blood test.”
13A.16.03.04D(3)
“Licensing Specialist observed a child's file that was missing part II of the health inventory.”
13A.16.08.02B
“Licensing Specialist observed Room 4 (toddlers) with two aides in charge.”
13A.16.08.02A
“Licensing Specialist was able to confirm all staff have been reported to the OCC, however room 4 did not have a qualified staff member.”
13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
“Licensing Specialist observed a toddler room with two aides.”
13A.16.03.04D(3)
“Licensing Specialist reviewed all children's files and found eight files that were missing all or part of the health inventories. Facility is asked to submit photographic evidence via email.”
13A.16.12.06E(1)
“Licensing Specialist observed a sippy cup full of milk sitting on a shelf in Infant room 4. Cup felt warm to the touch and the children were in the auxiliary space doing group time.”
13A.16.12.05A
“The refrigerator in Room 2 contains a broken thermometer and the entire back is frozen.”
13A.16.12.04F(3)
“Licensing Specialist observed a cup of milk in a sippy cup that was not labeled out on a shelf in the infant room 4.”
13A.16.11.03C
“Licensing Specialist observed two changing tables (both in the infant rooms 2&4) that did not have a roll of disposable changing paper.”
13A.16.03.04C
“Licensing Specialist requested copies of all the children's emergency forms. Licensing Specialist received 27 emergency forms and 15 of those were missing the authorized pick up person and/or the physician information.”
13A.16.03.04A
“Licensing Specialist reviewed all (26) of the children's files and found that six were missing the health inventory completely, two only had immunization information and 2 only had part one completed.”
13A.16.03.03B(4)
“Licensing Specialist was unable to review proof of any emergency or disaster drills for 2024 or 2025.”
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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 September 2, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 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.
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Derwood, MD 20855.