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Rifat Zubaida
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About Rifat Zubaida
Rifat Zubaida 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 11 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
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Rifat Zubaida
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 Sep 3, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 11 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Sep 3, 2026Visit8 rules cited
13A.15.11.04E(2)
“LS observed the provider getting an EpiPen from a bag that was underneath the changing table.”
13A.15.11.04A(1)(b)
“LS observed that an EpiPen did not have written approval documentation from a licensed health practitioner.”
13A.15.11.04A(1)(a)
“LS observed an EpiPen in care, missing an authorization form.”
13A.15.10.01A(4)
“LS did not observe an emergency and disaster plan that had been updated annually. The last time the emergency and disaster plan was updated was in 2024.”
13A.15.10.01A(3)
“LS did not observe documentation of the emergency and disaster plan being practiced at least twice a year. LS also observed documentation of fire evacuations being practiced without children in care.”
13A.15.10.01A(1)
“LS did not observe a maintained written emergency and disaster plan.”
13A.15.03.03F
“LS did not observe records of the date and time of any emergency drills practiced.”
13A.15.03.03A
“LS did not observe a written discipline policy or screen time policy for both children in care.”
Jul 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
13A.15.09.01A
“LS did not observe the provider following the written schedule of daily activities. The provider stated that they have not been going outside because of the weather. During the inspection the weather was sunny and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.”
13A.15.03.04A(2)
“During the inspection the provider had to go upstairs to the off limits area of the child care to obtain the emergency forms for the children in care.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“LS observed one childs emergency form missing the physicians information.”
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FAQ
Questions about Rifat Zubaida
Is Rifat Zubaida licensed?
Yes. Rifat Zubaida is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Rifat Zubaida last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Rifat Zubaida had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 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 Rifat Zubaida's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Rifat Zubaida?
Gaithersburg, MD 20879. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.