La Petite Child Care Center
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.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
- 59
- 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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Floor Level Temperature for 5 Classrooms Were Between 60 and 63 Degrees.13A.16.05.06
Feb 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Center Did Not Notify the OCC of a Broken Fire Panel at the Center13A.16.05.01A(1)
The center did not notify the OCC of a broken fire panel at the center. The center must submit all documentation from the Baltimore City Fire Department and action plans within 24 hours.
Sep 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Center Did Not Notify the Local Health Officer/department Regarding an Outbreak of a Reportable Communicable Disease.13A.16.11.02A
Aug 26, 202511 Findings11 Important
- The Center Has Not Submitted All Documents for the 2024 Anniversary Review.13A.16.02.03C(3)(b)
- The Center Did Not Maintain a Current Staff Personnel List.13A.16.03.05A
- The Staffing Patterns Were Not Current.13A.16.03.05B
- The Center Staff Records Were Not Organized13A.16.03.05C
The center staff records were not organized, missing documents, and had more than 1 staff member's documents in the same files. The center must review all records to ensure compliance.
- During the Inspection, Multiple Classrooms Did Not Have a Qualified Child Care Teacher, and the Center Did Not Maintain a Substitute Log.13A.16.03.05E
- The Center Did Not Notify the OCC That the Director and 1 Aide Employee Are No Longer Employed with the Center.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- A New Staff Member (Director) Did Not Have an MSDE Medical Exam.13A.16.06.04A(1)
- The Center Did Not Inform the OCC of the New Director or Ensure That They Were Cleared and Qualified for the Position by the OCC.13A.16.06.05A
- 1 Child Care Teacher Needs Proof of 6 Additional Hours of Annual Training13A.16.06.09C
1 child care teacher needs proof of 6 additional hours of annual training. LS observed 6 hours during the inspection. 1 child care teacher needs proof of 12 hours of annual training.
- 3 Aide Staff Members Need 1.5 Hours of Additional Training13A.16.06.12B(1)
3 aide staff members need 1.5 hours of additional training. LS observed 4.5 hours during the inspection. 1 aide staff member needs proof of 6 hours of annual training.
- The Center Has a New Employee in the Role of Director Who Has Not Been Cleared for Employment by OCC.13A.16.07.06A