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Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Shyamala Mandari 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
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State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 31, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 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.15.10.01H(1)
“LS observed no evidence of disposable wash cloths or a plastic bag in the first aid kit. Provider provided the required items at the time of the inspection.”
13A.15.10.01A(1)
“LS observed no evidence of the emergency preparedness plan. Provider to submit an emergency preparedness plan that has been approved by a trainer.”
13A.15.08.01B(4)
“Provider was not able to render immediate assistance to a 21 month old child that was locked in the bathroom on May 21, 2026. Provider's husband was called to help and immediately removed the door knob and was able to free the child. Provider to submit a memorandum of understanding of the regulation and a plan of action to remain in compliance moving forward.”
13A.15.07.07A
“The safety and security of the children was not ensured at all times because a 21 month old child was locked in a bathroom alone on May 21, 2026. Provider's husband was called to help and immediately removed the door knob and was able to free the child. Provider to submit a memorandum of understanding of the regulation and the plan of action to ensure compliance moving forward.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“LS observed an emergency card that was not complete; specifically missing the physician's information. Provider to submit evidence that the emergency card has been completed, obtained, and is accessible in the child files.”
13A.15.04.03C
“Provider is not approved for an additional adult and stated that there were three children under the age of two in care from December through May. Provider to submit a memorandum of understanding of the regulation and the action plan to remain in compliance moving forward.”
13A.15.04.03B
“Provider stated that she had three children under the age of two from December 2025 through May 2026. Provider to submit a memorandum of understanding of the regulation and the action plan to remain in compliance moving forward.”
13A.15.04.03A
“Provider stated that she had three children under the age of two from December 2025 through May 2026. Provider to submit a memorandum of understanding of the regulation and the action plan to remain in compliance moving forward.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“LS observed one emergency card that was not complete; specifically the physician's information. Provider to submit evidence that the emergency card was completed, obtained, and is accessible in the child files.”
13A.15.10.02
“LS observed the standing shelf in the play area that needs hardware tightened or secured to the wall. Provider stated that she is going to remove it and replace it with a new shelf. Provider to submit photographic evidence that the shelving unit has been removed.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“LS observed one (1) emergency card that had not been annually updated. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that the emergency card has been reviewed, annually updated, obtained and is accessible in the child file.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“LS observed two (2) emergency forms that were not complete; specifically missing physician's information, addresses, and phone number. Provider to submit a written statement that the emergency card has been completed, obtained and is accessible in the child file.”
13A.15.06.02B(1)
“LS observed no evidence of the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update training being completed by March 31, 2024.”
13A.15.03.02B
“LS observed no evidence of a lead screening for the child in care. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that a request for all lead screening information has been given to the parents and the information is accessible in the child file.”
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FAQ
Yes. Shyamala Mandari 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 July 31, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 6 of 6 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.