La Petite Child Care Center
RIDGEFIELD DRIVE, FREDERICK, MD 21701Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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.2 / 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 1 (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 1 (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
- 99
- 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 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 11, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Staffing Patterns Need to Be Updated in 5 Classrooms- Director Will Send New Staffing Patterns to LS and a Statement…13A.16.03.05B
Staffing patterns need to be updated in 5 classrooms- director will send new staffing patterns to LS and a statement when they have been posted.
- 3 Staff Have Left and OCC Was Not Notified13A.16.03.06A(2)
3 staff have left and OCC was not notified. Director will send a 1203 immediately to delete these staff and was reminded that OCC needs to be notified within 5 days when staff leave.
- One Teacher Does Not Have the Basic Health and Safety Annual Update13A.16.06.09C
One teacher does not have the Basic Health and Safety annual update. This will be completed as soon as possible and director will send certificate to LS.
- One Aide Has Not Completed the 3 Hour Basic Health and Safety and Two Aides Have Not Completed the 2025 Annual Update13A.16.06.12B(3)
One aide has not completed the 3 hour Basic Health and Safety and two aides have not completed the 2025 annual update. One completed the annual update during the visit and the others will be completed as soon as possible and certificates will be sent to LS.
Oct 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Checked Newly Hired Staff Files to Ensure Orientations Were Present13A.16.06.02
LS checked newly hired staff files to ensure orientations were present. 6 staff are missing orientations in their file. Director will do these with the 6 staff and send to LS for correction, and place in the staff files.
Sep 3, 20253 Findings3 Important
- A Child Received an Injury That Occurred at the Center When That Child Was Trying to Run From Staff While Trying to Get…13A.16.07.03A(1)
A child received an injury that occurred at the center when that child was trying to run from staff while trying to get him to clean up and get to school.
- A Child Received an Injury That Occurred at the Center When That Child Was Trying to Run From Staff While Trying to Get…13A.16.07.06A
A child received an injury that occurred at the center when that child was trying to run from staff while trying to get him to clean up and get to school.
- A Child Received an Injury That Occurred at the Center When That Child Was Trying to Run From Staff While Trying to Get…13A.16.08.01B(2)
A child received an injury that occurred at the center when that child was trying to run from staff while trying to get him to clean up and get to school.
Jun 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 13A.16.02.01I13A.16.07.06A
13A.16.02.01I. The operator may not allow an employee, staff member, substitute, or volunteer to: (1) Be assigned to a group of children or have access to a child in care until the individual has successfully passed the child abuse and neglect clearance and a federal or State criminal background che
Apr 21, 20254 Findings4 Important
- There Is a Personnel List on File but It Is Not Up to Date13A.16.03.05A
There is a personnel list on file but it is not up to date. Discussed this with the director and she will send a complete, up to date 1203 to LS.
- Staffing Patterns Need to Be Updated Due to Several Staff Changes. Director Will Send These to LS for Review.13A.16.03.05B
- There Are Two Newly Hired Staff and Their Files at the Center Are Incomplete13A.16.03.05C
There are two newly hired staff and their files at the center are incomplete. Both are missing an orientation, one has a medical but the doctor did not sign it, and the other is missing a medical. This paperwork will be sent to LS ASAP.
- Two Staff Have Left the Center and This Was Not Reported to OCC Within 5 Working Days.13A.16.03.06A(2)
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