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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- 132
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 23, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Emergency Forms That Were Not Updated Annually and Were Missing the Physician's Information.13A.16.03.04C
- Licensing Specialist Observed That There Were Children That Were Missing the Completed Physician's Health Assessment.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- Licensing Specialist Communicated with the Facility About the Need to Ensure That Each Staff Member Providing Care to A…13A.16.08.01B(1)
Licensing specialist communicated with the facility about the need to ensure that each staff member providing care to a child is oriented to the child's individual care needs.
- Licensing Specialist Discussed with the Facility the Need to Assign Qualified Child Care Teachers to Each Group Of…13A.16.08.02B
Licensing specialist discussed with the facility the need to assign qualified child care teachers to each group of children as needed to meet the requirements for group size and staffing.
- Licensing Specialist Communicated with the Facility About the Need to Assign Qualified Child Care Teachers to Each…13A.16.08.02B
Licensing specialist communicated with the facility about the need to assign qualified child care teachers to each group of children as needed to meet the requirements for group size and staffing.
Nov 27, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe That the Facility Provided a Building That Was Free From Safety Hazards13A.16.05.01A(2)
Licensing specialist did not observe that the facility provided a building that was free from safety hazards. An unknown person entered the building presenting a safety hazard to all staff and children.
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe That the Facility Ensured the Safety and Security of Each Child at All Times13A.16.07.06A
Licensing specialist did not observe that the facility ensured the safety and security of each child at all times. An unknown person entered the facility and remained inside the facility for 3 minutes.
- Licensing Specialist Confirmed That the Facility Allowed an Infant to Be Handled by an Individual That Was Not…13A.16.08.02C
Licensing specialist confirmed that the facility allowed an infant to be handled by an individual that was not designated to do so but the center operator. An unknown person picked up an infant.
Oct 15, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed That There Were Incomplete and Out of Date Emergency Forms for Several Children.13A.16.03.04C
- Licensing Specialist Observed That There Were No Parental Permission or Medication Documents for Prescription Medication.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
- Licensing Specialist Observed That the Medication Was Missing a Legible Pharmacy Label.13A.16.11.04A(3)
- Licensing Specialist Observed That the Written Feeding Plans Were Not Updated in Both Infant Rooms13A.16.12.06A
Licensing specialist observed that the written feeding plans were not updated in both infant rooms. Licensing specialist observed that there were missing written infant feeding plans.
- Licensing Specialist Observed That There Were Infant Bottle in the Refrigerator with Nipples Unprotected.13A.16.12.06E(2)