Leslie's Leaping Learners Child Care
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.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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Children's Records & Files (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 11, 20243 Findings3 Important
- OCC Was Not Notified of the a Pending Charge of a Staff/ Resident in the Home in a Timely Manner13A.18.03.06E(1)
OCC was not notified of the a pending charge of a staff/ resident in the home in a timely manner. The staff person was charged in November of 2023, OCC was not notified until April 10, 2024.
- Given the Nature of the Charge, the Provider Allowed Staff Member to Transport Children.13A.18.07.06A
- A Staff Member, Whom Transport Children, Was Charged with Crime That Would Prevent the Member to Transport Children13A.18.08.06B
A staff member, whom transport children, was charged with crime that would prevent the member to transport children. OCC was not notified of the charge until April 10, 2024.
Apr 2, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Two Enrolled Children Were Missing the Annual Update on the Emergency Form.13A.18.03.04C
- Two Enrolled Children's Annual Updated Initials and Dates From Parents Were Missing.13A.18.03.04C