LaPetite Child Care
ENTERPRISE ROAD, BOWIE, MD 20720Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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
- 124
- 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 1 inspection since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2). Of 8 total findings, 3 were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 12, 20238 Findings3 Critical5 Important
- LS Observed No Evidence of Criminal Background Check or Release of One Staff.13A.16.03.05C
- LS Observed No Evidence of Medical Background Check for One Staff.13A.16.06.04A(2)
- LS Observed Unqualified Preschool Teacher in 3yo Classroom, Also Observed No Evidence of Criminal Background Check or Release.13A.16.08.02B
- LS Observed 12 Children Missing Emergency Cards and Updates.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed 2 Health Assessments Not Completed and 2 Shots Records Not Listed.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- LS Observed No Evidence of Infant Activity Plan. The Infant Activity Plan Must Be Posted in the Infant/toddler Room at All Times.13A.16.09.02B(4)
- An Infant Plan Should Be Posted to Ensure That When a Staff Member Is Out13A.16.09.02C
An infant plan should be posted to ensure that when a staff member is out, the person caring for the infant should know exactly what to do with that infant/toddler during the day care hours.
- LS Observed Missing Items From the First Aid Kit; Safety Pins, Soap (Fragrance-free), Triangular Bandage, and Tweezers.13A.16.10.02E
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