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Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Veenu Duggal is a group home daycare in Rockville, 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
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State record
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 7, 2026: 13 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 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.18.12.06B(2)(b)
“At the time of the inspection the provider gave a 10 month old a glass bottle to self fed.”
13A.18.12.06B(2)(a)
“At the time of the inspection the provider put a 10 month old infant in the pack and play to self-feed a bottle. Licensing Specialist reminded her that children must be held to feed, or if they can self-feed a bottle they must be sitting in a chair.”
13A.18.12.06B(1)
“At the time of the inspection the provider put a 10 month old infant in the pack and play to self-feed a bottle. Licensing Specialist reminded her that children must be held to feed, or if they can self-feed a bottle they must be sitting in a chair.”
13A.18.10.03A
“Provider was unable to ensure safe and appropriate use of furnishings, activity materials and equipment when a child climbed on top of a chair, accessed scissors and proceeded to cut the hair of another child.”
13A.18.08.02B
“Provider confirmed that both staff left the room, leaving eight children unattended, who were not asleep on their cots.”
13A.18.08.01D
“Provider was unable to ensure close and continuous supervision on July 14th when both staff left the room and a 4 year old child used a chair to climb up a desk and get children's scissors. The child proceeded to cut the hair of another child.”
13A.18.08.01B(2)
“Provider was unable to ensure appropriate, individual care on July 14th when both staff left the room and a 4 year old child used a chair to climb up a desk and get children's scissors. The child proceeded to cut the hair of another child.”
13A.18.08.01A(2)(b)
“Provider did not ensure appropriate care when a 4 year old child used a chair to climb up a desk, access scissors and proceeded to cut the hair of another child.”
13A.18.08.01A(2)(a)
“Provider did not ensure adequate supervision on July 14th when she left the children unattended and a 4 year old used a chair to climb up a desk to get scissors and cut the hair of another child.”
13A.18.07.06A
“Provider stated that on the day of the incident she went into a back room to retrieve art supplies and the aide went to the bathroom, when a 4 year old child used a chair to climbed up a desk to retrieve children scissors and cut another child's hair. Provider failed to ensure the safety and security of each child by leaving them unattended.”
13A.18.07.02C(2)
“Neither staff reported the incident to the appropriate law enforcement agency, provider is reminded that it is her responsibility to ensure her staff know the processes from abuse and neglect reporting,”
13A.18.07.02A(2)
“Provider failed to report suspected neglect of two children to the proper law enforcement agencies.”
13A.18.03.03A(2)
“Provider was unable to produce attendance records for the day of the incident. Provider states that because she was going on vacation she did not do attendance for the month of July.”
13A.18.09.03B(2)
“Licensing Specialist observed an 8 month old in a pack and play with a bib, pacifier leash and toys for playtime. Provider is reminded that the child cannot be left in the pack and play to play. Provider states they leave the baby there so the other children do not step on the infant. LS reminded provider that there must be a safe space for the infant to crawl around and explore with age appropriate materials. Provider is also reminded that nothing should ever be in the pack and play with the child.”
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FAQ
Yes. Veenu Duggal 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 August 7, 2026, with 13 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 2 of 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.
Its hours are not listed.
Rockville, MD 20855. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.