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Potomac Valley Child Care Center
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About Potomac Valley Child Care Center
Potomac Valley Child Care Center is a home daycare in Gaithersburg, 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 14 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
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Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Potomac Valley Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Child Care Home
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 14 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 14 rules in all
- Safe sleep 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Food and nutrition 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
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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Aug 6, 2026Inspection14 rules cited
13A.15.05.06C(2)
“Licensing Specialist observed 3 children over 12 months old resting in a playpen without a prior written request from each child's parent.”
13A.15.05.06C(2)
“Licensing Specialist observed 3 children over 12 months old resting in a playpen without a prior written request from each child's parent.”
13A.15.05.06B
“Licensing Specialist observed two children sitting on the cot of one child during nap time.”
13A.15.05.06B
“Licensing Specialist 2 children on the cot of one child during nap time.”
13A.15.05.01A
“Licensing Specialist observed 4 playpens side-by-side, touching each other with no walking space between. Children were observed in the playpens during the inspection.”
13A.15.05.01A
“Licensing Specialist observed 4 playpens side-by-side, touching each other with no walking space between. Children were observed in the playpens during the inspection.”
13A.15.04.03A
“Licensing Specialist observed the provider's minor child who is 6 years old in the child care space. Licensing Specialist also observed the provider's minor child who is 10 years old in the child care space as well. The provider is not registered for children older than 5 years old.”
13A.15.04.03A
“Licensing Specialist observed the provider's minor child who is 6 years old in the child care space. Licensing Specialist also observed the provider's minor child who is 10 years old in the child care space as well. The provider is not registered for children older than 5 years old.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“Licensing Specialist observed children's emergency forms without the required annual update.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“Licensing Specialist observed children's emergency forms without the required annual update.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“Licensing Specialist observed children's forms without physician's information and a second page acknowledgement.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“Licensing Specialist observed children's emergency forms without completed physician's information or a second page acknowledgement.”
13A.15.03.02B
“Licensing Specialist observed 4 children's files without the required lead tests.”
13A.15.03.02B
“Licensing Specialist observed 4 children's files without the required lead tests.”
Aug 6, 2026Inspection14 rules cited
13A.15.05.06C(2)
“Licensing Specialist observed 3 children over 12 months old resting in a playpen without a prior written request from each child's parent.”
13A.15.05.06C(2)
“Licensing Specialist observed 3 children over 12 months old resting in a playpen without a prior written request from each child's parent.”
13A.15.05.06B
“Licensing Specialist observed two children sitting on the cot of one child during nap time.”
13A.15.05.06B
“Licensing Specialist 2 children on the cot of one child during nap time.”
13A.15.05.01A
“Licensing Specialist observed 4 playpens side-by-side, touching each other with no walking space between. Children were observed in the playpens during the inspection.”
13A.15.05.01A
“Licensing Specialist observed 4 playpens side-by-side, touching each other with no walking space between. Children were observed in the playpens during the inspection.”
13A.15.04.03A
“Licensing Specialist observed the provider's minor child who is 6 years old in the child care space. Licensing Specialist also observed the provider's minor child who is 10 years old in the child care space as well. The provider is not registered for children older than 5 years old.”
13A.15.04.03A
“Licensing Specialist observed the provider's minor child who is 6 years old in the child care space. Licensing Specialist also observed the provider's minor child who is 10 years old in the child care space as well. The provider is not registered for children older than 5 years old.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“Licensing Specialist observed children's emergency forms without the required annual update.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“Licensing Specialist observed children's emergency forms without the required annual update.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“Licensing Specialist observed children's forms without physician's information and a second page acknowledgement.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“Licensing Specialist observed children's emergency forms without completed physician's information or a second page acknowledgement.”
13A.15.03.02B
“Licensing Specialist observed 4 children's files without the required lead tests.”
13A.15.03.02B
“Licensing Specialist observed 4 children's files without the required lead tests.”
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FAQ
Questions about Potomac Valley Child Care Center
Is Potomac Valley Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Potomac Valley Child Care Center is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Potomac Valley Child Care Center last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 14 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Potomac Valley Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 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 Potomac Valley Child Care Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Potomac Valley Child Care Center?
Gaithersburg, MD 20878. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.