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Simcha Educational Center
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About Simcha Educational Center
Simcha Educational Center is a licensed child care center in Gaithersburg, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Simcha Educational Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Aug 27, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
13A.16.09.02B
“At the time of inspection the children did not have infant and toddler plans. The director will create the activity plans with the parents and submit them as soon as possible.”
13A.16.05.01A(1)
“At the time of inspection there was a water spot with possible mold in the hall outside of the classroom. The director is aware and will send photos once the area is repaired.”
13A.16.03.04E
“At the time of inspection, no child had lead testing information in their file. The director was made aware and will submit the lead testing forms for each child once they are completed.”
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FAQ
Questions about Simcha Educational Center
Is Simcha Educational Center licensed?
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Simcha Educational Center last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Simcha Educational Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 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.
What are Simcha Educational Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Simcha Educational Center?
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.