Life Prep Early Learning 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 20
- 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-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Observed 23 Children in Care and the Capacity of the Center Is 20 Children.13A.16.04.01B
- LS Observed a Potential Staff Member Working with Children and Not Cleared by the OCC.13A.16.07.06A
- LS Observed 23 Children in Care and the Capacity of the Center Is 20 Children.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
- LS Observed 23 Children in Care.13A.16.08.03D(2)(a)
Jun 11, 20249 Findings9 Important
- LS Observed 7 Emergency Forms That Were Not Updated13A.16.03.04C
LS observed 7 emergency forms that were not updated, one emergency form without pick up information, two children without physician information on the emergency form, and one child without an emergency form.
- LS Observed Three Children Without Part I of the Health Inventory.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- LS Did Not Observe Any Staffing Patterns Posted in the Center.13A.16.03.05B
- LS Only Observed 4 Out of the 12 Continued Training Hours for the Director.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- LS Observed 3 Out of the 12 Continue Training Hours for the Preschool Teacher.13A.16.06.09C
- LS Observed 3 Out of the 6 Continue Training Hours for the Aide.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- LS Observed the Last Fire Drill on the Fire Log as February 2024.13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
- LS Did Not Observe Emergency Escape Routes Posted Near Two Doors.13A.16.10.01A(4)
- LS Did Not Observe a Wash Cloth, Thermometer, and One Flex Roll Gauze in the First Aid Kit.13A.16.10.02E