La Petite Child Care Center at GBMC
NORTH CHARLES STREET, TOWSON, MD 21204Childery 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
- 103
- 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 Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (7), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 18, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Did Not Observe a Current Fire Inspection.13A.16.02.03C(4)
- LS Did Not Observe Updated Emergency Forms for N.Z, N.R, O.R, A.L, N.D, B.B, V.A, S.S, A.R, B.M, E.M, A.M, H.H, C.G, A.G, C.D, A.S13A.16.03.04C
Oct 8, 20255 Findings5 Important
- There Were 4 Rooms That Were Not Utilizing the Substitute Logs in the Classroom Where There Were Staff Substituting13A.16.03.05E
- When the Licensing Specialist Arrived13A.16.03.07A
When the licensing specialist arrived, there was a child and teacher in the staff lounge area, which is not an approved space for children to be at.
- There Were 4 Rooms That Did Not Have Staff Signing in the Sub Log and 3 of Those Rooms Had Aides Alone with the Children.13A.16.07.06A
- There Were 4 Rooms That Had Staff Substituting in the Rooms, but Not Signing the Sub Log13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
There were 4 rooms that had staff substituting in the rooms, but not signing the sub log. In three of those rooms there were only an aide alone in the room.
- There Were Three Rooms That Had Aides Alone with the Children.13A.16.08.02B
Sep 5, 20257 Findings7 Important
- There Is a Volunteer Present at the Center That Has Not Been Reported to OCC and Does Not Have a Release of Information…13A.16.07.06A
There is a volunteer present at the center that has not been reported to OCC and does not have a release of information or fingerprints for the center.
- There Is a Volunteer Present at the Center That Has Not Been Reported to OCC and Does Not Have a Release of Information…13A.16.07.06C
There is a volunteer present at the center that has not been reported to OCC and does not have a release of information or fingerprints for the center.
- In Room 3 There Was Only 1 Staff Member with 5 Children and a Volunteer That Had Not Been Notified to OCC13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
In room 3 there was only 1 staff member with 5 children and a volunteer that had not been notified to OCC. The 5th child present was accompanied by their grandparent during this time.
- In Room 3 There Was Only 1 Cleared Staff Member with 5 Children, There Was a Volunteer Who Was Not Reported to OCC13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
In room 3 there was only 1 cleared staff member with 5 children, there was a volunteer who was not reported to OCC. The 5th child was accompanied by their grandparent during the visit.
- In Room 3 There Were 5 Children Present, 1 Staff Member, 1 Uncleared and Not Reported Volunteer, and 1 Grandparent of a Child Present.13A.16.08.03C(1)
- Room 3 Was Missing Infant/toddler Plans for 3 Children13A.16.09.02B
- Room 3 Was Missing Infant/toddler Plans for 3 Children13A.16.09.02B(1)
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