Tophat Early Learning Center
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Maria Silva 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 no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
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Maria Silva has not listed its tuition.
State record
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 14, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 2 visits
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.15.03.04C
“Specialist was unable to observe proof of the part 2 of the health assessment for one child in care, proof of lead blood test or a doctors note stating it is not needed for three children in care, or proof of current immunization records for one child in care. Provider is asked to obtain the missing information and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“Specialist observed two emergency forms that had not been updated since September 2022. Provider is asked to have the parents review the information, sign and date the forms, 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. Maria Silva 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 January 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
No. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists no cited rules in its 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.