Tophat Early Learning Center
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Little One's Day Care is a licensed child care center in Clarksburg, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 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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4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 14 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.16.10.02E
“LS observed no evidence of a whistle in the first aid kit. Director to submit photographic evidence that the required items have been obtained and are in the first aid kit.”
13A.16.06.12B(3)
“LS observed no evidence of the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Annual update certificate completed by December 31, 2025. Facility to submit evidence that the 2025 Basic health and safety annual update has been completed.”
13A.16.06.12B(2)
“LS observed no evidence of a professional development plan. Facility to submit evidence of the aides professional development plan.”
13A.16.06.12B(1)
“LS observed no evidence of 6 hours of training completed 2024 through 2025. Facility to submit 12 hours of approved continued training for the aide by 09/15/2026.”
13A.16.06.05C(3)
“LS observed no evidence of the completion of the 2025 Basic Health and safety annual update completed by December 31, 2025. Director to submit evidence of completion of the 2025 Basic Health and Safety annual update immediately.”
13A.16.03.05B
“LS observed no evidence of a staffing pattern posted in a conspicuous location. Director posted the staffing pattern at the time of the inspection.”
13A.16.03.05B
“LS observed no evidence of staffing patterns posted in a conspicuous location. Director to submit new staffing patterns and photographic evidence that the staffing patterns have been posted.”
13A.16.03.04E
“LS observed no evidence of a lead screening for one child in care. Provider to submit evidence that the lead screening information has been obtained and is accessible in the child file.”
13A.16.03.04D(3)
“LS observed no evidence of the health inventory, page 2 for one child in care. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that the form has been received and is accessible in the child file.”
13A.16.03.04C
“LS observed no evidence of emergency forms for 2 in care. Director to retrieve completed, signed, and dated emergency cards for all children in care and submit a written statement verifying that they are accessible in the child files.”
13A.16.03.04A
“LS observed no evidence of 2 emergency cards, 3 completed health inventory forms, 4 lead screening information forms, 5 immunization evidence forms, and 5 parent agreement forms. Director to retrieve all required forms and submit evidence to OCC immediately.”
13A.16.03.03D
“LS observed no evidence of a written parent agreement for 5 children in care. Director to submit evidence that the written and signed parent agreements have been obtained and are accessible in the child files.”
13A.16.03.03B(4)
“LS observed no record of emergency and disaster plan drills being conducted. Director to submit evidence that the drills have been completed and maintain the written records for 2 years.”
13A.16.03.02E
“LS observed no evidence of lead screenings for 4 children in care. Director to retrieve lead screening information and submit a written statement verifying that they have been received and are accessible in the child files.”
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Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Clarksburg, MD 20871 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Clarksburg, MD 20871 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Clarksburg, MD 20871
Clarksburg, MD 20871 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Clarksburg, MD 20871 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Clarksburg, MD 20871 · toddlers to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Clarksburg, MD 20871 · 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 22, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 4 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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Clarksburg, MD 20871.