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Mama Diakite
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About Mama Diakite
Mama Diakite is a home daycare in North Potomac, 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.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Contact the daycare to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Mama Diakite
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Child Care Home
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
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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- Apr 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“At the time of inspection four of the five emergency forms needed to be updated.”
May 3, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
13A.15.10.02
“At the time of inspection there were cleaning supplies accessible to the children. They were moved once they were pointed out.”
13A.15.05.06E
“At the time of inspection one of the cribs was broken. The provider was aware of the broken crib and told Licensing Specialist that she is waiting for someone to pick it up. The crib should be removed immediately to prevent any injury to children.”
13A.15.05.03A
“At the time of inspection the counter between the child care area and the kitchen was congested with items which included a plate with snack, Swiffer wet jet cleaner, toys, used bottles and empty water bottles. This space should be cleared of all toys, old food and empty bottles. The Swiffer wet jet cleaner was removed from the counter during the inspection.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“At the time of inspection over three emergency forms were incomplete. All emergency forms should be completed with parent signatures and physician information.”
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FAQ
Questions about Mama Diakite
Is Mama Diakite licensed?
Yes. Mama Diakite is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Mama Diakite last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on April 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mama Diakite had rules cited by the state?
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.
What are Mama Diakite's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Mama Diakite?
North Potomac, MD 20878. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.