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Top Hat Montessori
Gaithersburg, MD
· Montgomery County
Flower Hill Way,
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Quick Facts
Capacity
93 children
Age range (listing information)
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
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Type of Care
Full-Time, Part-Time
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (240) 813-0713
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
160202
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery County
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About the Provider
Top Hat Montessori will give your child the best start, providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where your child will grow in confidence, curiosity, and love of learning.
Additional Information:
MSDE-Approved Education Program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility did not report suspected child abuse or neglect to the OCC or other agency after it was brought to the attention of management that a staff member allegedly physically mistreated a child in care. | |||
| 2026-04-30 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-07-14 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-06-26 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-10-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The director stated during music class both infant classrooms combine totaling up to 9 infants. | |||
| 2024-10-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.09.04F | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed infants with blankets inside of 5 cribs. | |||
| 2024-10-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.10.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 3 infants swaddled in the crib. | |||
| 2024-08-30 | Full | 13A.16.02.03C(3)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 3 staff members with outdated criminal background clearances. | |||
| 2024-08-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed multiple emergency form and health assessment forms missing information. | |||
| 2024-08-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed multiple children's emergency forms incomplete. | |||
| 2024-08-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed multiple children missing lead screening information. | |||
| 2024-08-30 | Full | 13A.16.05.08A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed one sink inside of 37F Staff member stated that the sink is used for handwashing after diapering and preparing food. | |||
| 2023-08-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a staff person unknown to the OCC. Facility must submit all required documents immediately to the office or staff person may not return to the facility on August 25, 2023. | |||
| 2023-08-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a staff person unknown to the OCC working with children. Facility must submit all required documents and have this individual cleared and approved to work. If the required information is not received the staff person may not return to work until approved. | |||
| 2022-10-06 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe complete emergency information for each child enrolled. | |||
| 2022-10-06 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence of a health assessment that includes a parental statement for each child enrolled in care. | |||
| 2022-10-06 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a health assessment that includes a medical evaluation for every child enrolled in care. | |||
| 2022-10-06 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence of lead testing for every child born on or after January 1, 2015. Provider must submit evidence by October 17, 2022 of lead testing or an appointment to obtain a lead test by a health care provider. | |||
| 2022-10-06 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe up to date immunization records for each child enrolled in care. Provider must submit evidence of up to date immunizations appropriate for the child's age or an appointment to receive current vaccinations. | |||
| 2022-10-06 | Full | 13A.16.05.08B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed one toilet in the girls' bathroom that is not in good operating condition. Facility must have the toilet repaired and in good working condition. Evidence of either a work order or the working toilet must be submitted to the Office by October 21, 2022. | |||
| 2022-10-06 | Full | 13A.16.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe scissors, tweezers, and an operable flash light in the first aid kit. Facility must submit evidence of missing items by October 17, 2022. | |||
| 2022-10-06 | Full | 13A.16.12.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe 1% or nonfat milk present. LS observed 2% milk present and was told it is used for children older than 2 years of age. Facility must furnish the required milk for all children with the exception being for parents or health care providers who request otherwise. | |||
| 2022-04-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.04I(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC received a complaint stating that OCC received a complaint stating that children have been sustaining injuries while in care and that parents are not being notified regarding each injury. LS did not observe evidence of the operator as recording or maintaining a file on each injury or accident as required. Facility states that they usually notify parents on their parent app. | |||
| 2022-04-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06D(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC received a complaint stating that children have been sustaining injuries while in care and that parents are not being notified in a timely manner. Facility states that they notify parents on their parent app. Facility was able to show LS one note on the app but not for one of the incidents in question. | |||
| 2022-04-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06E(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC received a complaint that states that children are sustaining injuries and was hit by a teacher. LS spoke with staff and staff and staff members do not believe that children are being abused. Facility states that they have been retrained in abuse and neglect reporting and all certificates have been sent to their LS. However, the facility did not notify the Office an allegation of child abuse or neglect. | |||
| 2022-04-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.07B | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC received a complaint stating that children were coming home extremely thirsty. LS interviewed staff concerning water access and water bottle placement. 2 staff members told LS that children in their classrooms had to ask for their water bottles and that they are placed on a shelf that children cannot reach. One staff member told LS that the children's water bottles in their classroom was below their cubbies and that children have access to them at all times. | |||
| 2022-04-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC received a complaint that states that children are sustaining injuries and was hit by a teacher. LS spoke with staff and staff and staff members do not believe that children are being abused. Facility states that they have been retrained in abuse and neglect reporting and all certificates have been sent to their LS. However, the facility did not notify the local department or law enforcement agency as required by Maryland law. | |||
| 2022-04-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC received a complaint that states that children are sustaining injuries. LS spoke with staff and staff and staff members do not believe that children are being neglected. Facility states that they have been retrained in abuse and neglect reporting and all certificates have been sent to their LS. | |||
| 2022-04-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC received a complaint that states that children are sustaining injuries in the facility. LS spoke with staff members and they do not believe that children are being subjected to injurious treatment. Facility states that they have been retrained in abuse and neglect reporting and all certificates have been sent to their LS. | |||
| 2022-04-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC received a complaint stating that children have been sustaining injuries while in care and in that teachers do not observe incidents going on at all or either when its too late to intervene. LS did not observe 2 staff members attending to children in one room at time of inspection. LS discussed examples of what adequate supervision and care should look like. | |||
| 2022-03-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed several emergency forms that were incomplete and not updated annual. Facility shall review all emergency forms for completeness and update as needed. | |||
| 2022-03-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The center did not notify the child's parent of an accident that occurred while in attendance. The Assistant Director mentioned that the child was crying and complaining of her stomach. The Assistant Director checked the child's temperature and did some deep breathing techniques to calm the child. The Director and Assistant Director did not notify the parents of this incident. | |||
| 2022-03-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.10C | Corrected |
| Findings: The facility did not have an operable telephone in the infant and toddlers classroom. The staff had a personal phone for use. | |||
| 2022-03-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: A staff who had reason to believe that a child has been abused did not report to protective services. | |||
| 2022-03-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: At least three staff members did not know who to report suspected child abuse or neglect to. The staff mentioned that they would report suspected child abuse and neglect to the director. | |||
| 2022-03-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The discipline used on a child was not appropriate to the age, maturity, and physical condition of the child. Staff J.X restrained a child by the hands and slightly hit another child on the hand. | |||
| 2020-09-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed an emergency form missing an enrollment date and another child's emergency form missing an emergency pick up. | |||
| 2020-09-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.05D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no substitute record for 2019-2020. (last record was from July of 2018) | |||
| 2020-09-17 | Full | 13A.16.09.01C(6) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of a screen time policy. | |||
| 2020-09-17 | Full | 13A.16.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed the First Aid Kit missing large gauze pads and or sanitary napkin. | |||
| 2020-09-17 | Full | 13A.16.11.04A(1)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed a medication form not signed by a licensed health practitioner. | |||
| 2020-09-17 | Full | 13A.16.12.01A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no milk being served to children. | |||
| 2020-05-06 | Other | 13A.16.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: The emergency escape plan was not posted in the lobby, the activity room or the primary room. The director explained that the center was recently painted and the escape plans were not reposted. This was corrected today during the inspection. | |||
| 2020-01-31 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Some emergency cards were not updated annually. | |||
| 2020-01-31 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Center did not report incident of child being treated by a medical professional in a timely manner. | |||
| 2020-01-31 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: The gate for the preschooler playground is broken. The repair order has been submitted for the repair. . | |||
| 2020-01-31 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: The operator did not ensure the safety of all children in care. | |||
| 2020-01-31 | Complaint | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: The Center did not store potentially harmful items for children out of the reach of children in care. | |||
| 2019-09-13 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: A correct staffing pattern is needed for room 37W. | |||
| 2019-09-13 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed a mixed-age group of 3 infants and one preschooler with one teacher.... Corrected on site. | |||
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