Little Bears Den Learning Ctr II
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.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
- 40
- 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
4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 13 Findings
Most recent: Feb 24, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
13 Important
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Building & Premises Safety (4), and Children's Records & Files (3). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 24, 20262 Findings2 Important
- LS Did Not Observed Current Fire Permit.13A.16.02.03C(4)
- LS Observed Broken Tree with Multiple Tree Branches, and Broken Wood Pallets on Playground Area.13A.16.05.12D
Jan 24, 20257 Findings7 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Current Fire Permit.13A.16.02.03C(4)
- LS Did Not Observe 1 Health Inventory Part 1 and 2 for One Child Enrolled.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- LS Did Not Observe 1 Lead Screening Result for a Child Enrolled.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Did Not Observe 12 Hr. Continued Training for the Director.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- LS Did Not Observe 12 Hr. Continued Training for the Child Care Teacher.13A.16.06.09C
- LS Did Not Observe 6 Hr. Continued Training for the Aides.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Fire Inspection Fir the Month of December 2024.13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
Feb 20, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed 5 Emergency Cards Missing Physician Information and 1 Missing Updated Signature.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Did Not Observed 12hr Continued Training for the Year13A.16.06.05C(1)
- LS Did Not Observed Two Teacher 12 Hours Continued Training.13A.16.06.09C
Sep 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed Broken Wooden Boards, Trash Piled Up, a Computer Old Chair, Shovels , Racks, and Lawnmower.13A.16.05.12D