Tophat Early Learning Center
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Shila Ray is a home daycare in Clarksburg, 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 14 rules across 3 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 |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
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State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 18, 2026: 11 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 14 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.15.10.01A(3)
“LS observed no evidence of fire drills or emergency evacuations being practiced with the children. Provider to submit the recorded fire drills and emergency evacuation drills as well as a statement of understanding of the regulation and the plan of action moving forward to OCC immediately.”
13A.15.10.01A(1)
“LS observed no evidence of an emergency preparedness plan that had been annually updated. Provider to submit the emergency preparedness plan and show that it has been annually updated.”
13A.15.06.02B(1)
“LS observed no evidence of the 2025 Basic health and Safety course being completed that was due December 31, 2025. Provider to submit the certificate to OCC immediately.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“LS observed four (4) emergency cards that had not been annually updated. Provider to submit evidence that the emergency cards have been reviewed, annually updated, obtained and accessible in the child files.”
13A.15.03.04A(2)
“LS observed no evidence of two (2) emergency cards that were readily accessible at the time of the inspection. Provider to submit a written understanding of the regulation and the plan of action moving forward.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“LS observed two (2) children's emergency cards that were not complete and two (2) children that did not have emergency cards available at the time of the inspection. Provider to submit evidence that the emergency cards have been completed, obtained, and are accessible in the child files.”
13A.15.03.03G
“LS observed no evidence of the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update that was due by December 31, 2025. Provider to immediately submit evidence that the course was completed.”
13A.15.03.03F
“LS observed no evidence of recorded fire and emergency drills that are maintained. Provider to submit evidence that fire drills have been completed, as well as a written statement of understanding of the regulation and the plan of action moving forward.”
13A.15.03.03A
“LS observed no evidence of a written agreement for one (1) child in care. Provider to submit evidence of a written and signed agreement that is accessible in the child's file.”
13A.15.03.02B
“LS observed no evidence of lead screening information for six (6) children in care. Provider to submit evidence that the lead screening information has been obtained and is accessible in the child files.”
13A.15.03.02A
“LS observed no evidence of two (2) children having an emergency form, and no evidence of two (2) children's immunizations. Provider to submit evidence that an emergency card has been completed, obtained and is accessible in the child files. Provider to submit evidence that the immunizations have been obtained and are accessible in the child files.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“LS observed 4 emergency cards that were not complete, specifically no physician information, no 2nd page complete, or complete addresses, and 1 child has no emergency card on file. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that all emergency cards are complete, obtained, and accessible in child files.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“LS observed several children with emergency cards that were not complete; had not been updated; or are missing the second page. Provider to submit a written statement that all children's emergency cards have been completed and updated and accessible in each child's file.”
13A.15.03.02A
“LS observed no evidence of the health assessment, or lead test, or emergency cards for several children in care. Provider to submit written verification that all of the required forms have been submitted and are accessible in the child files.”
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Clarksburg, MD 20871 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Clarksburg, MD 20871 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Clarksburg, MD 20871 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Shila Ray 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 18, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 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.
Clarksburg, MD 20871. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.