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Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Lawayesh Azale is a home daycare in Germantown, 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 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
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 2 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.15.10.03D(1)
“The LS observed a trampoline in the backyard.”
13A.15.12.01D
“Specialist observed 2 percent milk being furnished for children in care. Provider is reminded that 1 percent or non fat milk should be furnished for children unless it is provided by the parents. Provider is asked to obtain either 1 percent or non fat milk and submit photographic evidence upon completion.”
13A.15.10.01H(1)
“Specialist observed a large thick gauze pad and disposable wash clothes missing from the first kit. Provider obtained the missing items at the time of the inspection.”
13A.15.10.01A(4)
“Prior to the start of the inspection specialist was not able to review an emergency disaster plan that had been updated within the last year. The substitute reviewed and updated the information at the time of the inspection.”
13A.15.03.05E
“Specialist was informed at the time of the inspection that a new resident had been living in the home as early as May 2023. Provider is reminded that they must send the medical evaluation for any new resident within 15 working days. Provider submitted the medical at the time of the inspection.”
13A.15.03.04C
“Specialist was unable to review proof of a completed health assessment for two children in care, no proof of lead blood test of a doctors note stating it is not needed for three children in care, and one child missing updated immunizations records based on their age. Provider is asked to obtain the missing information and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“Specialist observed five children's emergency forms missing either the address of the physician or source of health care, the back or second page completed, or the signature and date of the parent or guardian. Provider is asked to have the missing information added to each form and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.”
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Gaithersburg, MD 20879
20655 Fernbank Court, Sterling, VA
Germantown, MD 20876
Germantown, MD 20876 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Germantown, MD 20876 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Germantown, MD 20876 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Germantown, MD 20876 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Germantown, MD 20876 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Germantown, MD 20876
FAQ
Yes. Lawayesh Azale 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 September 22, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 2 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.
Germantown, MD 20876. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.