FBC/Little Lights Child Development Center
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- Recognized by Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 29, 20267 Findings7 Important
- At the Time of This Inspection the Facility Is Missing an Emergency Card for 1 Child Enrolled in Care as Well as 6 That…13A.16.03.04C
At the time of this inspection the facility is missing an emergency card for 1 child enrolled in care as well as 6 that are needing additional information added or annual updates completed. The facility is to obtain these corrections and submit evidence to the LS
- At the Time of This Inspection the Facility Has 1 Enrolled Child Missing a Completed Doctor Portion of the Health…13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
At the time of this inspection the facility has 1 enrolled child missing a completed doctor portion of the health assessment. The facility is to obtain this missing document and submit evidence to the LS
- At the Time of This Inspection the Facility Is Missing Proper Lead Screenings for 10 Children Enrolled in Care13A.16.03.04E
At the time of this inspection the facility is missing proper lead screenings for 10 children enrolled in care. The facility is to obtain these missing records and submit evidence to the LS
- At the Time of This Inspection the Facility Is Missing Staff Orientations for 4 Current Staff Members13A.16.06.02
At the time of this inspection the facility is missing staff orientations for 4 current staff members. The facility is to conduct these orientations and submit evidence to the LS
- At the Time of This Inspection the Facility Is Needing 2 Plans to Be Updated and Signed by the Parents as Well as 1 Was…13A.16.09.02B
At the time of this inspection the facility is needing 2 plans to be updated and signed by the parents as well as 1 was missing at the time of this inspection. The facility is to obtain these corrections and submit evidence to the LS
- At the Time of This Inspection the Facility Is Missing a 2025 Disaster Drill Along with 2 Fire Drills for 2026 So Far13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
At the time of this inspection the facility is missing a 2025 disaster drill along with 2 fire drills for 2026 so far. The facility is to conduct these missing drills and submit evidence to the LS
- At the Time of This Inspection the Facility Has 2 Medication Administration Forms That Are Not Signed by the Center…13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
At the time of this inspection the facility has 2 medication administration forms that are not signed by the center upon receipt as well as 2 children with the general med admin form that should be completed using a different form. The facility is to obtain these corrections and submit evidence to t
Oct 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 2 Staff Members Did Not Follow the Written Daily Activities When They Conducted an Inappropriate Activity Including…13A.16.09.01A(2)
2 staff members did not follow the written daily activities when they conducted an inappropriate activity including placing balls in children's clothes and taking pictures
May 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of This Inspection the Facility Was Missing Continued Training for 1 Preschool Lead Teacher That Was Due By…13A.16.06.09C
At the time of this inspection the facility was missing continued training for 1 preschool lead teacher that was due by the end of April 2025. The facility is to submit evidence of this completed training.
May 13, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Of the Files That the LS Was Presented to Review There Were 4 Emergency Cards That Were Missing the Source of Health…13A.16.03.04C
Of the files that the LS was presented to review there were 4 emergency cards that were missing the source of health care, 1 was missing the parent signature and 1 was missing emergency contacts. The facility is to obtain this missing information ad submit evidence to the LS.
- Of the Files That the LS Was Presented to Review There Was 1 Missing a Parent Signature on the Parent Portion of The…13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
Of the files that the LS was presented to review there was 1 missing a parent signature on the parent portion of the health assessment. The facility is to obtain this missing documentation and submit evidence to the LS.
- Of the Files That the LS Was Presented to Review There Was 4 Children Missing the Appropriate Lead Screening13A.16.03.04E
Of the files that the LS was presented to review there was 4 children missing the appropriate lead screening. The facility is to obtain this missing documentation and submit evidence to the LS.
- At the Time of This Inspection the Facility Was Missing for 2 Staff Members13A.16.06.02
At the time of this inspection the facility was missing for 2 staff members. The facility is to preform these orientations and submit evidence to the LS.
- At the Time of This Inspection the Facility Has 1 Aide Qualified Staff Member Who Was Due for the 3hr Basic Health And…13A.16.06.12B(3)
At the time of this inspection the facility has 1 aide qualified staff member who was due for the 3hr Basic Health and Safety Course by March 19, 2024. This staff member has not completed the training as of this inspection. The facility is to have the staff member complete the training and submit ev