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Tigist Derebew
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About Tigist Derebew
Tigist Derebew 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 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 Tigist Derebew
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 Mar 4, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 5 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Mar 4, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
13A.15.06.02B(1)
“LS observed no evidence of the completion of the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update. Provider to submit evidence immediately.”
13A.15.05.06F
“LS observed soft bedding items, specifically a comforter, in a crib. Provider removed the comforter at the time of the inspection.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“LS observed no evidence of the physician or source of health care information completed at the bottom of the page. Provider to submit evidence that the emergency card has been completed, obtained, and is accessible in the child files.”
- May 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
13A.15.10.02
“LS observed potentially harmful items accessible to children in care. Provider removed items to an inaccessible location at the time of the inspection.”
13A.15.06.02B(1)
“LS observed no evidence of the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update that was due December 31, 2024.”
- Mar 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Tigist Derebew
Is Tigist Derebew licensed?
Yes. Tigist Derebew is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Tigist Derebew last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on March 4, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tigist Derebew had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 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 Tigist Derebew's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Tigist Derebew?
Clarksburg, MD 20871. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.