Tophat Early Learning Center
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Madiaha Hafiz 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 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 |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
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State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 20, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 5 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.15.05.05B
“The lock on the gate in back yard is broken.”
13A.15.03.04C
“Each enrolled child must have a separate complete paper file accessible upon request by OCC representative.”
13A.15.10.02
“Specialist observed the kitchen area of the home with pots and pans, cooking utensils, an oven, and other equipment accessible to children in care. Provider is reminded that this area must remain inaccessible to children at all times.”
13A.15.08.01A
“Throughout the investigation, specialist was left alone with the children in the basement area as the provider went upstairs to retrieve paperwork or other items. Provider is reminded that the specialist should not be left alone with children.”
13A.15.04.03C
“At the time of arrival, specialist observed the provider in the home alone with three children under the age of two. Provider stated that the additional adult was upstairs sleeping but did not arrive in the child care space until an hour after specialist arrived.”
13A.15.10.01H(1)
“Specialist observed band aids, gauze pads, and gloves missing from the first aid kit. Provider obtained the missing items and placed them in the kit at the time of the inspection.”
13A.15.06.02C(1)
“Specialist was unable to review a completed professional development plan prior to the start of the inspection. Provider was given the form to complete at the time of the inspection.”
13A.15.05.04B(1)
“Specialist observed in electrical socket in the basement play nap room and two sockets in the bathroom used for children uncapped upon arrival. Provider placed socket caps in the outlets at the time of the inspection.”
13A.15.03.04C
“Specialist was unable to review proof of two children having a health assessment, three children having up-to-date immunizations, and six children not having or only having proof of one lead blood test. Provider is asked to obtain the missing information and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“Specialist observed four emergency forms for children in care that were missing either the child's physician or source of healthcare, the back or second page of the form, the parent signature and date, and one form that had not been updated since 2021. Provider is asked to have the parents complete the missing information and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.”
13A.15.03.03A
“Specialist was unable to review proof of a signed parent agreement for seven children in care. Provider stated that they had just recently made changes to their agreement and are waiting for the forms to be returned. Provider is asked to submit a copy of the signed forms was received.”
13A.15.02.03B(2)
“Specialist was unable to review proof of a current fire permit at the time of the inspection, the fire permit expired September 2023. Provider is asked to submit proof of payment and the current fire permit once obtained.”
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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. Madiaha Hafiz 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 November 20, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 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.
Its hours are not listed.
Germantown, MD 20876. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.