Tophat Early Learning Center
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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The Julia Brown Schools is a licensed child care center in Olney, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, pre-k and preschool.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 15 months to 9 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Enrichment | Latin, Coding, and P.E. |
| Staff | Certified Montessori Directresses |
| Daily life | Potty training: Will help your child with toilet training |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)) |
| More | Founded 1967 |
Cost
The Julia Brown Schools has not listed its tuition.
State record
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 29, 2025: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 2 visits
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.16.11.04A(3)
“Licensing Specialist did not observe a pharmacy label on the prescription medication.”
13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
“Licensing specialist did not observe Medical Administration Authorization forms for children.”
13A.16.03.04C
“Licensing Specialist observed that the emergency information forms were missing the child's physician information. Licensing specialist observed that the emergency information forms were missing the parent pick up information.”
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Gaithersburg, MD 20879
6119 Georgia AVE, NW, Washington, DC
Olney, MD 20832 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Olney, MD 20832 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Olney, MD 20832
Olney, MD 20832
Olney, MD 20832 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Olney, MD 20832
Olney, MD 20832
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 October 29, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
No. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists no cited rules in its 2 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.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (301) 774-5700 to ask.
(301) 774-5700.
Olney, MD 20832.