Tophat Early Learning Center
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Kinder Care Learning Center - 301511 is a licensed child care center in Rockville, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 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 |
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State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 25, 2024: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 13 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.16.08.02B
“Licensing Specialist observed no qualified staff in the Infant A room, Toddler B room and 2A.”
13A.16.05.11C
“Licensing Specialist observed teachers cleaning out the closet in room 2B with boxes and materials all over the floor of the classroom while children were present.”
13A.16.03.05B
“Licensing Specialist observed old staffing patterns posted in the classrooms.”
13A.16.07.02C(3)
“The contact numbers for the other agency and for licensing are not listed on the emergency contact sheet in the classrooms.”
13A.16.07.02C(2)
“All staff who were interviewed by Licensing Specialists reported not knowing who to contact or where to find the contact information for the appropriate agencies.”
13A.16.07.02A(2)
“A two year old child exited the facility through the emergency exit and ran into the parking lot, none of the staff involved or who witnessed the incident reported to the other agency as required by law and regulation.”
13A.16.07.01
“A two year old child exited the facility and was outside, unaccompanied for an unknown amount of time.”
13A.16.05.08B
“Licensing Specialist observed a bathroom with no toilet paper in classroom 2B.”
13A.16.05.01A(3)
“Licensing Specialist observed cans of raid in the kitchen, office and several insect traps in the kitchen. Assistant director states the center has gnats from flowers given to them at the end of the school year last year. Licensing Specialist observed a few gnats flying around the center.”
13A.16.05.01A(2)
“Licensing Specialist observed the door to the kitchen area is broken and does not close properly, leaving that area accessible to children. In that area the facility stores, wallpaper adhesive, traffic zone stripping enamel, hand sanitizer, raid, other cleaning products and have a few insect traps on the floor.”
13A.16.05.01A(1)
“Licensing Specialist observed ceiling tiles that had been removed or moved to install portable AC machines (Rooms 2B, 3A and 4B), some of the tiles are hanging down and pose an increased safety risk.”
13A.16.03.06D(2)
“Facility states they called the child's parents regarding the incident but there is no written incident report. Facility confirms they did not report the incident to another agency or the OCC.”
13A.16.03.05B
“All classrooms have staffing pattern forms from 2017 posted that were dated 2023. Facility is reminded to always use the most current forms located on our website.”
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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 November 25, 2024, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 2 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.
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Rockville, MD 20855.