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Learning Center Management DBA Kids Villa Learning Center

Data last updated · May 2026

Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
Recognized by Maryland Accreditation.

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
113
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 12 Findings
12 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.

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  1. Jun 26, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • At the Time of Inspection13A.16.03.04C

      At the time of inspection, LS observed 6 emergency forms for enrolled children that were missing information for the individual(s) authorized to pick the children on a daily basis. The information was left blank. One child was missing source of healthcare information. Facility is to obtain the pr

    • At the Time of Inspection, LS Observed a Blank Part I (Parent Portion) of Child Health Inventory for One Child in Care13A.16.03.04D(1-2)

      At the time of inspection, LS observed a blank Part I (parent portion) of child Health Inventory for one child in care. Facility to submit completed Part I of Health Inventory for this child to LS.

  2. Apr 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • At the Time of Inspection, One Aide Had Only Completed 3 Hours of Continued Training for the 2023-2024 Employment Year13A.16.06.12B(1)

      At the time of inspection, one aide had only completed 3 hours of continued training for the 2023-2024 employment year. LS requested that the aide complete 9 clock hours for the 2024-2025 training cycle and submit all certificates to LS.

  3. May 15, 20249 Findings9 Important
    • At the Time of Inspection, LS Did Not Have a Current List of Personnel at the Facility13A.16.03.05A

      At the time of inspection, LS did not have a current list of personnel at the facility. Two staff were unreported to OCC at the time of inspection, and eight staff had ended employment with the facility without any notification to OCC. Facility is to submit a complete and current personnel list to

    • At the Time of Inspection13A.16.03.06A(1)

      At the time of inspection, two staff members were unreported to OCC, and one staff did not have criminal background check results under the facility's authorization number. LS received an OCC 1203 delete form for this individual. Facility is to submit an OCC 1203 personnel form including the curre

    • At the Time of Inspection13A.16.03.06A(1)

      At the time of inspection, two staff members were unreported to OCC, and one staff did not have criminal background check results under the facility's authorization number. LS received an OCC 1203 delete form for this individual. Facility is to submit an OCC 1203 personnel form including the curre

    • At the Time of Inspection13A.16.03.06A(2)

      At the time of inspection, facility had eight staff who were no longer employed with the facility, but their last day of employment was not reported to OCC. Facility gave LS an OCC 1203 delete form citing the last day of employment for these individuals at the time of inspection.

    • At the Time of Inspection13A.16.03.06A(2)

      At the time of inspection, facility had eight staff who were no longer employed with the facility, but their last day of employment was not reported to OCC. Facility gave LS an OCC 1203 delete form citing the last day of employment for these individuals at the time of inspection.

    • At the Time of Inspection, LS Observed the Tigger Toos Room, with Six Infants Present and Napping13A.16.05.09A

      At the time of inspection, LS observed the Tigger Toos Room, with six infants present and napping. The blinds were closed and the light was turned off, which did not provide ample lighting while the children were resting. LS asked the facility to always ensure a sufficient amount of lighting, espe

    • At the Time of Inspection13A.16.07.06A

      At the time of inspection, two staff members were unreported to OCC, and one staff did not have criminal background check results under the facility's authorization number. LS received an OCC 1203 delete form for this individual. Facility is to submit an OCC 1203 personnel form including the curre

    • At the Time of Inspection13A.16.07.06A

      At the time of inspection, two staff members were unreported to OCC, and one staff did not have criminal background check results under the facility's authorization number. LS received an OCC 1203 delete form for this individual. Facility is to submit an OCC 1203 personnel form including the curre

    • At the Time of Inspection13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      At the time of inspection, LS observed the Tigger Too Room that did not have adequate lighting during rest time for the six infants that were present. LS asked facility to adjust the lighting and to always ensure sufficient lighting in the room to maintain proper supervision during rest time.

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