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Maria Hernandez
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About Maria Hernandez
Maria Hernandez is a home daycare in Montgomery Village, 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 10 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Maria Hernandez
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Child Care Home
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 6, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 10 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Nov 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
13A.15.10.02
“Licensing Specialist noticed a can of Lysol spray in the bathroom that was accessible to children in care. Provider corrected this at the time of the inspection.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“Licensing specialist noted that the emergency forms for children in care are outdated, and some that needed an annual update by parents.”
Sep 16, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
13A.15.12.01D
“Licensing specialist did not observe 1% milk in the refrigerator used for child care.”
13A.15.10.02
“Licensing Specialist observed Lysol spray and Windex accessible to children in care in the bathroom and living room.”
13A.15.09.01B(6)
“Provider did not have a written screen time policy for parents.”
13A.15.05.06D
“Licensing Specialist observed children older than 12 months in the playpen but no note of approval by parents.”
13A.15.03.04C
“Licensing Specialist observed no lead screenings for children in care and child records missing the health immunization part 2. Licensing specialist also observed an emergency form without the physician information.”
13A.15.03.03F
“Provider did not have the 2024 fire/ emergency drills available.”
13A.15.03.03B
“Provider could not provide evidence of attendance being taken daily for children in care.”
13A.15.03.03A
“Licensing specialist observed no discipline policy for children in care.”
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FAQ
Questions about Maria Hernandez
Is Maria Hernandez licensed?
Yes. Maria Hernandez is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Maria Hernandez last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on November 6, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Maria Hernandez had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 2 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.
What are Maria Hernandez's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Maria Hernandez?
Montgomery Village, MD 20886. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.