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The Hilltop Playgarden
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About The Hilltop Playgarden
The Hilltop Playgarden is a home daycare in Takoma Park, 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 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
- Home daycare
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for The Hilltop Playgarden
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Child Care Home
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 22, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 5
- Safety and hazards 3
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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Jan 22, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
13A.15.03.03F
“Provider could not locate the fire/emergency drill log. This will need to be submitted to licensing specialist.”
13A.15.03.03B
“Provider admitted that she has not consistently taken attendance on a regular basis for children in care. Licensing specialist has reminded provider to record attendance daily and keep the records for each child for up to two years as mandated by COMAR.”
Jan 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
13A.15.10.02
“Licensing specialist observed laundry detergent in a closet door that is accessible to children in care. Provider corrected this at the time of the inspection.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“Licensing specialist observed emergency forms that need to be updated by the parents.”
13A.15.03.04A(2)
“During the inspection, provider was only able to provide 2 physical copies of children's emergency forms. The others were shown to specialist on provider's phone, and two were unable to be downloaded so they will need to be sent to licensing specialist as soon as possible.”
- Feb 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
13A.15.10.02
“Specialist observed uncapped outlets, and cleaner in a cabinet that is accessible to children in care.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“Specialist observed emergency forms without updates from the parents.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“Specialist observed one child without an emergency form. Licensing Specialist discussed with the provider that resident children in care should also have a completed emergency form.”
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FAQ
Questions about The Hilltop Playgarden
Is The Hilltop Playgarden licensed?
Yes. The Hilltop Playgarden is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Hilltop Playgarden last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on January 22, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Hilltop Playgarden had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 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.
What are The Hilltop Playgarden's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is The Hilltop Playgarden?
Takoma Park, MD 20912. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.