Tophat Early Learning Center
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Salamatu Abdullah (Abdou) 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 1 of them. 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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Salamatu Abdullah (Abdou) has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 27, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 5 rules 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.15.06.02B(1)
“At time of inspection, provider has not completed the BHS annual update. Provider is to complete the course and submit the certificate via email to licensing specialist.”
13A.15.03.05E
“At time of inspection provider informed licensing specialist that her spouse returned to the home three weeks ago. OCC does not have a medical evaluation for the spouse as of today.”
13A.15.03.05D(2)
“At time of inspection provider informed licensing specialist that her spouse returned to the home three weeks ago. OCC does not have CBC results for the spouse as of today.”
13A.15.03.05D(1)
“At time of inspection provider informed licensing specialist that her spouse returned to the home three weeks ago. OCC does not have a release of information for the spouse as of today.”
13A.15.03.05C(1)
“At time of inspection provider informed licensing specialist that her spouse returned to the home three weeks ago. Provider to submit a new 1202 Residents and Staff form via email.”
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Gaithersburg, MD 20879
46586 S Cottage Road, Sterling, VA
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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. Salamatu Abdullah (Abdou) 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 February 27, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 1 of 3 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. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.