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Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Justina Tiburcio-Brown 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 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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State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 10 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.15.10.01H(1)
“LS observed no evidence of a second roll of gauze or any tape in the first aid kit. Provider placed the gauze and tape in the first aid kit at the time of the inspection.”
13A.15.05.03B
“LS observed no evidence of paper towels within reach of a child capable of using the toilet without assistance. Provider placed paper towels in accessible location at the time of the inspection.”
13A.15.03.02B
“LS observed no evidence of lead screening information for two (2) children in care. Provider to submit evidence that the lead screening information has been obtained and is accessible in the child files.”
13A.15.10.02
“LS observed potentially harmful items that were accessible to the children in care; specifically chlorox wipes, and cleanser. Provider moved the items to a locked cabinet at the time of the inspection.”
13A.15.10.06B
“LS observed a soft item in the crib with a napping child, specifically a stuffed animal. Provider removed the item at the time of the inspection.”
13A.15.06.02B(1)
“LS observed no evidence of the completion of the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update due by December 31, 2024. Provider to submit evidence that the training was completed.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“LS observed 2 emergency forms that were not complete. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that all emergency cards have been completed and are accessible in the child files.”
13A.15.10.02
“LS observed a potentially harmful item accessible to children, specifically adult scissors. Provider made the scissors inaccessible at the time of the inspection.”
13A.15.03.05C(1)
“LS was notified that a resident moved out of the home 9 months ago at the time of the inspection. Provider completed the 1202 form removing the resident.”
13A.15.03.02B
“LS observed no evidence of a lead screening for one child in care. Provider to submit evidence that the lead screening information is completed and accessible in the child's file.”
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FAQ
Yes. Justina Tiburcio-Brown 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 April 22, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 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.
Its hours are not listed.
Clarksburg, MD 20871. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.