Tophat Early Learning Center
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Shady Grove Metro Kidstop - 073287 is a licensed child care center in Rockville, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
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State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 13 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.16.09.05C
“Licensing Specialist observed an infant in Infant A being fed a cracker while standing. Licensing Specialist informed staff that children who are eating solids should be in high chairs or at tables to eat, not standing or walking around.”
13A.16.07.02D
“Facility submitted a written statement from a staff member stating the office administrator directed the staff to go through administration before reporting and suspected abuse or neglect to another agency.”
13A.16.07.02C(2)
“Facility submitted a written statement from a staff member stating the office administrator directed the staff to go through administration before reporting and suspected abuse or neglect to another agency.”
13A.16.08.01B(2)
“Staff members reported that the child was at the door of the classroom, or attempting to escape multiple times that morning and did not adjust their positioning or engagement with the child to prevent the child running out of the classroom.”
13A.16.08.01B(1)
“Facility self reported that a child ran out of the classroom. Staff members reported the child was in the hallway for awhile before the staff member responsible found them and took the child back to the classroom. Staff state the child has special needs and did not provide appropriate supervision to their needs.”
13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
“Facility did not ensure that each child receives adequate supervision and care at all times when three staff members were not providing appropriate supervision and a child escaped the classroom for several minutes.”
13A.16.07.06A
“Facility self-reported not providing the safety and security of each child when a child walked out of the classroom and remained unsupervised in the hallway until another staff member found them.”
13A.16.07.02C(1)
“Staff member S.O. stated that since being employed they have not received mandated reporter training.”
13A.16.07.02B
“Facility was informed by the child's parent that a staff member was allegedly responsible for injurious treatment and the Facility failed to report the allegation to the Office of Child Care or other appropriate law enforcement agency.”
13A.16.07.02A(2)
“The Office of Child Care received a report for another agency stating a child was neglect in the facility and the facility was made aware of the incident. Facility failed to report the incident to proper law enforcement agencies.”
13A.16.07.02A(1)
“The Office of Child Care received a report for another agency stating a child was abused in the facility and the facility was made aware of the incident. Facility failed to report the incident to proper law enforcement agencies.”
13A.16.03.06E(1)
“The facility failed to notify the Office of Child Care once being informed that a staff member was accused of alleged of child abuse. Facility stated they conducted an internal investigation.”
13A.16.03.06C(3)
“The facility failed to notify the Office of Child Care once being informed that a child was injured in their care.”
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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 June 2, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 4 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.
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Rockville, MD 20855.