Tophat Early Learning Center
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Just Us Kids Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Gaithersburg, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum (Maryland State Department of Education approved) |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Toddlers (18-23 months) 1:3; Two-Year-Olds 1:6 |
| Daily life | Potty training: Partner with parents on potty training |
| Transportation | Transportation (to and from local elementary schools) |
| More | Founded 1987 |
Cost
Just Us Kids Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 6, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule 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.16.05.12D
“Children are not allowed to play in the doll house on the school -age until all repairs are completed. Center made the dollhouse off limits for children in care.”
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Gaithersburg, MD 20879 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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 March 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 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.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (301) 869-9000 to ask.
(301) 869-9000.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879.