Tophat Early Learning Center
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Veronica Chavez 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 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
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State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 6 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.15.06.02B(1)
“At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of the provider's completion of the 2025 basic health and safety annual update. The provider shall complete the update and submit evidence to the OCC immediately.”
13A.15.03.04C
“At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of an immunization record for 1 child in care. Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of Health Inventory part I for 1 child in care. The provide shall obtain the missing paperwork and submit evidence to the OCC immediately.”
13A.15.06.02B(1)
“At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of the provider's completion of the 2024 basic health and safety annual update. The provider shall complete the training and submit evidence to the OCC immediately.”
13A.15.10.01H(1)
“Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of paper towels in the home's first aid kit. The provider added paper towels during the inspection.”
13A.15.10.01A(4)
“Licensing Specialist observed no evidence that the home's emergency and disaster plan was updated at least annually. The provider updated the plan during the inspection.”
13A.15.06.02B(1)
“At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of the provider's completion of the 2024 basic health and safety annual update. The provider shall submit evidence of completion immediately.”
13A.15.06.02B(1)
“At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of the provider's completion of the 2024 basic health and safety annual update. The provider shall complete the training and submit evidence to the OCC immediately.”
13A.15.10.01H(1)
“Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of paper towels in the home's first aid kit. The provider added paper towels during the inspection.”
13A.15.10.01A(4)
“Licensing Specialist observed no evidence that the home's emergency and disaster plan was updated at least annually. The provider updated the plan during the inspection.”
13A.15.06.02B(1)
“At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of the provider's completion of the 2024 basic health and safety annual update. The provider shall submit evidence of completion immediately.”
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FAQ
Yes. Veronica Chavez 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 May 13, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 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.
Its hours are not listed.
Clarksburg, MD 20871. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.