ABC Daycare Inc. DBA Little Lighthouse
CHEVROLET DRIVE, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Maryland's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Maryland caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:3, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Maryland EXCELS Level 3 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 89
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Children's Records & Files (3). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 2, 20263 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed Several Rooms with Paint Chipping and Pealing13A.16.05.01A(1)
LS observed several rooms with paint chipping and pealing. LS observed the bathroom in room 4 has partial repair to the toilet paper dispenser. The anchors are still in the wall and a chunk of wall is hanging from the new TP dispenser.
- LS Observed That All Rooms Were Dark at Naptime13A.16.05.09A
LS observed that all rooms were dark at naptime. Lights were turned off and blackout curtains on all windows. There is no way to properly supervise children when you can not clearly see the children in the room.
- LS Observed That All Rooms Were Dark at Naptime13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
LS observed that all rooms were dark at naptime. Lights were turned off and blackout curtains on all windows. There is no way to properly supervise children when you can not clearly see the children in the room.
Apr 24, 202511 Findings11 Important
- LS Reviewed Files That Were Missing Lead Forms, Health Inventory Pages One and Two, and Had Incomplete Emergency Forms.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Reviewed Files That Were Missing Lead Forms, Health Inventory Pages One and Two, and Had Incomplete Emergency Forms.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- LS Reviewed Files That Were Missing Lead Forms, Health Inventory Pages One and Two, and Had Incomplete Emergency Forms.13A.16.03.04E
- One Teacher Was Missing the Prior Year's Number of Professional Development Hours.13A.16.06.09C
- One Aide Has Not Met the 6 Hour Requirement for the Prior Year.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- LS Observed the Toddler / Two's Room Had 4 Toddlers and 5 Twos with 2 Staff.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
- LS Observed the Toddler / Two's Room Had 4 Toddlers and 5 Twos with 2 Staff.13A.16.08.03D(1)
- LS Observed Two Infant Plans That Were Not Updated and Are Over 3 Months Old.13A.16.09.02C
- LS Observed Plastic Bags Stored Under the Sink in the Infant Classroom13A.16.10.04A
LS observed plastic bags stored under the sink in the infant classroom. Facility moved the items and installed a cabinet lock at the time of inspection.
- LS Observed Electrical Sockets That Were Accessible to Children, Had Plugs for String Lights Protruding From Sockets13A.16.10.04F
LS observed electrical sockets that were accessible to children, had plugs for string lights protruding from sockets. All were corrected at the time of inspection.
- LS Observed Classroom Medication Boxes with Incomplete Medication Forms and Expired Medications.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
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