La Petite
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.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
- 116
- 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 (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- It Was Reported That There Are About 20 Children in the School Age Room in the Morning with Only One Staff Member13A.16.08.03D(2)(d)
It was reported that there are about 20 children in the school age room in the morning with only one staff member. It was reported that it has been observed on multiple occasions and the most recent was around 7:30am. It was reported that there are 3-4 two year olds in the group. Findings: Specialis
Nov 14, 202513 Findings13 Important
- All Infant and Toddler Records Were Reviewed and a Random Sample of Other Children's Records13A.16.03.02A
All infant and toddler records were reviewed and a random sample of other children's records. One infant needs an emergency card. Three children need doctor information on their emergency cards. 10 children need their emergency cards updated. One child needs an emergency contact person on the emerge
- 9 Children Need Evidence That the Parents Have Received the Consumer Pamphlet Information.13A.16.03.02C(1)
- 12 Children Need Evidence of a Lead Blood Test Done at One Year of Age13A.16.03.02E
12 children need evidence of a lead blood test done at one year of age. 8 children need evidence of a lead blood test done at 2 years of age.
- 2 Children Need a Parent Agreement.13A.16.03.03D
- New Staffing Patterns Need to Be Posted in Rooms 3 and 5 as Some Staff Listed Have Left Employment13A.16.03.05B
New staffing patterns need to be posted in Rooms 3 and 5 as some staff listed have left employment. Center needs to submit staffing patterns for all rooms to specialist as the last staffing patterns received where in October 2024 and many staff have left since then.
- The Water Temperature in Infant Room 2A Was Very Hot and Needs to Be Adjusted So That Children's Hands Are Not Burned When Hand Washing.13A.16.05.07A
- One of the Toilets in Room 7 Doesn't Work and It Is Needed to Meet the Child to Toilet Ratio for the Classroom13A.16.05.08B
One of the toilets in Room 7 doesn't work and it is needed to meet the child to toilet ratio for the classroom. This needs to be repaired immediately.
- There Was No Phone in the Toddler Room. One Needs to Be Placed in There Immediately.13A.16.05.10C
- The Floor and Walls in Room 7 Need to Be Scrubbed13A.16.05.11A
The floor and walls in room 7 need to be scrubbed. They are very discolored and there is food debris on the wall by the trash can. The walls need to be repainted. The area by the sinks needs to be cleaned up of various debris. The wall by the trash can in room 4 needs to be scrubbed and the outside
- The Front Gate in the Outdoor Play Area Was Not Secured13A.16.05.12D
The front gate in the outdoor play area was not secured. Specialist was able to push it and it opened to the center parking lot. This gate was secured during the inspection. Center is supposed to be having staff check the various playground gates to be sure that they are secured at all times.
- There Are 21 Staff Who Need a Completed Staff Orientation. Center Needs to Send Copies of the Completed Orientations to Specialist.13A.16.06.02
- There Are 5 Staff Persons Who Need an Employment Medical Completed. These Need to Be Done Immediately and Submitted to Specialist.13A.16.06.04A(1)
- A School Age Teacher Did Not Complete the Original 3 Hour Basic Health and Safety Training Within 3 Months of Hire13A.16.06.10A
A school age teacher did not complete the original 3 hour Basic Health and Safety training within 3 months of hire. She needs to complete this immediately and submit a copy of the certificate to specialist.