Tophat Early Learning Center
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Minds in Motion Child Care is a licensed child care center in Gaithersburg, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 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 |
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State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule 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.16.08.03C(1)
“At the time of the investigation, specialist observed one staff member in Room 3A with 4 children between the ages of 12 and 18 months, and two staff members with seven children between the ages of 18 and 23 months in Room 3B. Facility is reminded that staff child ratio must be maintained at all times. Prior to the end of inspection Licensing specialist observed the classroom and found proper child to staff ratio and qualified staff.”
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Gaithersburg, MD 20879
46586 S Cottage Road, Sterling, VA
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 · 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 February 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 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.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879.