Tophat Early Learning Center
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Your Journey Nursery and Preschool is a licensed child care center in Glenwood, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and full-time care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $90 to $530.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: From birth to grade school |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Many children leave the 12-24 month classroom potty-trained |
Cost
Your Journey Nursery and Preschool lists weekly tuition from $90 to $530.
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Infants & Toddlers (6 weeks to 24 months), 2-Day | $250 |
| Infants & Toddlers (6 weeks to 24 months), 3-Day | $370 |
| Infants & Toddlers (6 weeks to 24 months), Full-Time | $530 |
| Morning & After Care, AM or PM only full week | $110 |
| Morning & After Care, M-F | $170 |
| Part-Time Pre-K (2-5 years), 9 AM to 1 PM, Monday-Friday | $210 |
| Part-Time Pre-K, Mon, Wed, Fri | $125 |
| Part-Time Pre-K, Tues & Thurs | $90 |
| Pre-K 2, 2-Day | $210 |
| Pre-K 2, 3-Day | $280 |
| Pre-K 2, Full-Time | $410 |
| Pre-K 3 & 4, 2-Day | $190 |
| Pre-K 3 & 4, 3-Day | $265 |
| Pre-K 3 & 4, Full-Time | $375 |
| Drop In Rate Per Day | $50 a day |
| Here We Grow Farm Camp, 7AM-9AM or 3PM to 6 PM | $95 a week |
| Here We Grow Farm Camp, Full Week 7 AM to 6:00 PM B & A Care Opt. | $150 a week |
| Camp Your Journey (Glenwood), T/Th 9 AM to 3:30 PM | $190 a week |
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 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.16.10.04A
“At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed cleaning agents accessible to the children in rooms 3 and 11. The director moved the items to an inaccessible location during the inspection.”
13A.16.06.12B(3)
“At the time of inspection Licensing Specialst observed no evidence of completion of the 2025 basic health and safety annual update for 1 aide, S.Z. The operator shall submit evidence of completion immediately.”
13A.16.06.12A(3)
“At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of completion of basic health and safety training for 3 aides, K.R., B.S., and S.Z. The operator shall submit evidence of completion immediately.”
13A.16.06.09C
“At the time of inspection LS observed no evidence of completion of the 2025 basic health and safety annual update for 5 child care teachers, L.J, A.N., A.R., K.T., and K.W. The operator shall submit evidence of completion immediately.”
13A.16.06.09A(5)
“At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of completion of basic health and safety training for 1 child care teacher, A.F. The operator shall submit evidence of completion immediately.”
13A.16.05.12D
“At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed potentially hazardous parts of umbrellas accessible to children in an outdoor activity area. The operator shall submit evidence that the potentially hazardous parts are no longer accessible.”
13A.16.03.04E
“At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of and appropriate lead screening for 3 enrolled children. The operator shall review all children's records for appropriate lead screenings and notify the office once all records are complete.”
13A.16.03.04C
“At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 8 children's emergency forms that were missing the child's health source. Three children's emergency forms were missing an authorized pick up person. One emergency form was missing an emergency contact. The operator shall review all emergency forms for completion and notify the OCC once complete.”
13A.16.12.05C(2)
“In Room 3 in building 3070 the refrigerator was reading at 54 degrees F.”
13A.16.12.05A
“The freezer in Room 3 in building 3070 had a broken handle exposed to the children, inside the freezer there are exposed wires and the ice was dirty as well.”
13A.16.12.01A(2)
“The program has not been providing milk for all meals for the older children currently.”
13A.16.08.02B
“In room 12A there was an aide alone with a child with no qualified teacher in the room or substitute log completed. In room 12B there were two aides with the children without a qualified teacher and neither staff member was signed in on the substitute log.”
13A.16.03.05E
“Rooms 12A and 12B had aides substituting in the rooms, however no substitute log was being used to document this substitution.”
13A.16.05.12D
“LS observed stakes in an unlocked storage cabinet and 2 large snow shovels within reach of children on the playground attached to 3070. Director made all items inaccessible at time of inspection.”
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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 July 28, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 of 3 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 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Weekly tuition from $90 to $530, as it lists it.
(240) 394-6311.
Glenwood, MD 21738.