Sandy Ridge Academy
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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Zakia Zamani is a home daycare in Germantown, 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 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 | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
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State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 13 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.15.10.02
“LS observed cleaning products in the bathroom under the sink and hanging in the door that are potentially accessible to the children in care.”
13A.15.10.01H(1)
“Provider must obtain the following items for their first aid kit: a functioning flashlight, tweezers, paper or plastic trash bag, and a whistle.”
13A.15.03.04C
“LS observed 5 children's files missing various combinations of information on the emergency forms, health inventory part 1, and lead test forms.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“LS observed 3 emergency forms in need of annual updates from the parents.”
13A.15.05.06F
“On 4/28/2025 LS observed a child sleeping in one of the cribs with a blanket placed over half of the top and sides of the crib.”
13A.15.05.04B(2)
“On 4/28/2025 LS observed that the upstairs staircase was not blocked off with a protective barrier.”
13A.15.05.04B(1)
“On 4/28/2025 LS observed 2 electrical outlets that were uncapped.”
13A.15.03.04C
“LS observed 1 instance of a child's file that was missing their health inventory part II, lead, and immunizations. LS also observed 1 instance of a child overdue for their second lead test.”
13A.15.03.04A(3)
“LS observed 1 instance of an emergency form that needs an annual update from the parents.”
13A.15.03.04A(1)
“On 4/28/2025 LS observed 6 instances of missing or incomplete emergency forms that needed information such as enrollment date and schedule, physician contact info, authorized pickup, and emergency contact address. On 4/30/2025 some of these have been corrected, which results in a new total of 3 emergency forms that still need updating.”
13A.15.03.03E
“LS observed the consumer pamphlet was not posted in the home.”
13A.15.03.03B
“LS observed that the provider does not have a written record of attendance.”
13A.15.02.03B(2)
“The OCC did not receive licensing documents from the previous Full inspection. Provider presented a postal receipt from 11/21/2024, but the office address was not correct.”
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Gaithersburg, MD 20877
20881 Potomac View Road, Sterling, VA
Germantown, MD 20874
Germantown, MD 20874 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Germantown, MD 20874
Germantown, MD 20874
Germantown, MD 20874
Germantown, MD 20874 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Germantown, MD 20874 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Zakia Zamani 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 14, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 2 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.
Its hours are not listed.
Germantown, MD 20874. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.