LA Learning Center
KENT AVENUE, LA PLATA, MD 20646Childery 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.4 / 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) and accreditation from NAEYC and NAFCC. 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)Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 78
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 28, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- There Are Three Staff Whose Files Do Not Have the Criminal Background Check Results13A.16.03.05C
There are three staff whose files do not have the criminal background check results. Please ensure that all employee files contain the required information.
- There Is No Phone in the Toddlers/Two's Classroom. Please Ensure There Is an Operable Phone in the Room at All Times.13A.16.05.10C
- There Is a Toddler in the Toddlers/Two's Room and There Is No Written Activity Plan in the Room for the Child13A.16.09.02C
There is a toddler in the Toddlers/Two's room and there is no written activity plan in the room for the child. Please ensure that all infants and toddlers have an activity plan that has the required information, is updated, and is posted in the classroom.
Jun 4, 20253 Findings3 Important
- During the Inspection There Was One Teacher with Three Toddlers in the Toddler Room13A.16.08.03C(1)
During the inspection there was one teacher with three toddlers in the toddler room. A fourth toddler was dropped off to the room. The toddler teacher notified the director. One of the toddlers was later moved to the 2s room.
- The OCC Received a Complaint Concerning Staff Child Ratios in the Mornings13A.16.08.03D(2)(d)
The OCC received a complaint concerning staff child ratios in the mornings. It was reported that there are not enough staff for the amount of children present at the center until about 9am once all the staff arrive. All staff were interviewed. The staff report that the 3s classroom is the opening ro
- The OCC Received a Complaint Concerning a Child Who Was Observed in the Toddler Room to Have the Cord From a Speaker…13A.16.10.04A
The OCC received a complaint concerning a child who was observed in the toddler room to have the cord from a speaker wrapped around their neck. The Licensing Specialist observed all classrooms and interviewed all staff. The staff report that the two year old class walks through the toddler room to a
May 8, 20258 Findings8 Important
- A Sample of Children's Records Were Reviewed13A.16.03.02C(1)
A sample of children's records were reviewed. There were several children who were missing evidence that their parents were either given a consumer pamphlet or information on how to obtain a copy. Please ensure that the parents of all children enrolled at the center are given a copy of information o
- A Sample of Children's Records Were Reviewed13A.16.03.03D
A sample of children's records were reviewed. There were several children who were missing evidence of a written contract with the parents or that the written contract contained the required information, specifically information regarding tuition. Please ensure that all children enrolled have a writ
- A Sample of Children's Records Were Reviewed13A.16.03.04C
A sample of children's records were reviewed. There were several children whose emergency forms were missing, were missing the required information, or were not updated as required. Please ensure that all children enrolled in the center have a completed emergency form, all required information is co
- A Sample of Children's Records Were Reviewed13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
A sample of children's records were reviewed. There were several children who were missing Part I of the Health Inventory that should be completed by the parent. Please ensure that all children enrolled in the center have a completed Health Inventory Part I completed by the parent.
- A Sample of Children's Records Were Reviewed13A.16.03.04D(3)
A sample of children's records were reviewed. There were several children who were missing Part II of the Health Inventory that should be completed by the child's health care provider. Please ensure that all children enrolled in the center have a completed Health Inventory Part II completed by the h
- A Sample of Children's Records Were Reviewed13A.16.03.04E
A sample of children's records were reviewed. There were several children who were missing evidence that a lead screening or lead blood testing as required. Please ensure that all children enrolled in the center have completed lead blood testing as required and that there is evidence in the children
- A Sample of Children's Records Were Reviewed13A.16.03.04G
A sample of children's records were reviewed. There were several children who were missing evidence that immunizations were completed or missing evidence of updated immunizations as required. Please ensure that all children enrolled in the center have evidence of immunizations and updated immunizati
- The Records of All Employees Were Reviewed13A.16.03.05C
The records of all employees were reviewed. There were several employees whose files were missing evidence of criminal background check results. Please ensure that these employees are still active on the SAMs portal for the center.
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