Tophat Early Learning Center
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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KidsCo Junior at Rockwell Elementary School is a licensed child care center in Damascus, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 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
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 9 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.16.03.05B
“At the time of inspection, LS observed staffing patterns posted from 2024, with some listing staff members who are no longer employed or have switched roles and are no longer present in the classroom. The facility is asked to post current staffing patterns and submit evidence to LS.”
13A.16.03.05E
“At the time of inspection, facility did not have any substitute use logged for the day. Facility is reminded to always maintain a written log of when a substitute is being used in place of a qualified staff member.”
13A.16.10.04F
“At the time of inspection, LS observed two outlets left uncovered in both the Blue and Green rooms. Facility is to have these outlets properly covered and submit evidence to LS.”
13A.16.10.04A
“At the time of inspection, LS observed a mechanical closet unlocked with hazardous items accessible to children in care,, as well as an unlocked closet with cleaning supplies. Lastly, LS observed ointment in the diapering cabinet, without a child lock. Facility is to submit evidence of having made these items inaccessible to children in care.”
13A.16.09.02C
“At the time of inspection, LS observed, in Room A5A, three activity plans that were over three months old, and one child that was missing an activity plan. In Room A5B, LS observed five activity plans that were from August of 2023. Facility to update these plans and submit to LS.”
13A.16.08.03A
“At the time of inspection, LS did not observe a qualified preschool teacher present in the Blue room. Director to submit evidence of qualified staff in this room.”
13A.16.08.02B
“At the time of inspection, LS did not observe a qualified preschool teacher present in the Blue room. Director to submit evidence of qualified staff in this room.”
13A.16.05.08B
“At the time of inspection, LS observed one toilet that was out of order, bringing the total number of working toilets to 3. Facility is asked to repair the toilet in order to maintain the sanitary facilities ratio of 1 for every 15 children.”
13A.16.03.04C
“At the time of inspection, LS observed three children that did not have the authorized pickup personnel information indicated on the emergency form. One child did not have source of health care information. One child's emergency form was not updated since 2022. Facility is asked to send evidence of complete and updated Emergency Forms to LS.”
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Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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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
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. 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 July 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 5 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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Damascus, MD 20872.