Little Feet - Westminster
KRIDER'S CEMETERY ROAD, WESTMINSTER, MD 21158Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 59
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Nov 7, 20253 Findings3 Important
- The Provider Did Not Immediately Notify the Office of Child Care That an Employee Was Suspected of Child Abuse or Neglect.13A.16.03.06E(1)
- The Staff Did Not Notify Report Suspected Child Abuse to Child Protective Services in an Adequate Amount of Time.13A.16.07.02A(1)
- A Four Year Old Child That Was in Ger Classroom in the Basement Ran Out of the Room and Made It Up to the Top Level Of…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
A four year old child that was in ger classroom in the basement ran out of the room and made it up to the top level of the center where the child was then caught by another teacher in the center.
Aug 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Staff Member Did Not Wash a Child's Hands After Diapering with Soap and Water13A.16.11.03B
A staff member did not wash a child's hands after diapering with soap and water. The staff member used wipes. The staff member washed the child's hands with soap and water after the LS informed her.
Jan 22, 20255 Findings5 Important
- The Subsitute Log Did Not Have the Name of the Substitute and the Staff Member Who She Was Substituting for in The…13A.16.03.05E
The subsitute log did not have the name of the substitute and the staff member who she was substituting for in the four's room. The Director wrote in the information during the inspection.
- A Staff Member and Management Did Not Report to the Protective Services of Alleged Abuse Until the LS Informed Them…13A.16.07.02A(1)
A staff member and management did not report to the protective services of alleged abuse until the LS informed them that they were mandated reporters.
- There Was Staff Member That Stated She Uses Her Phone for Personal Use During Nap Time.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
- The Closet Door in the Hall That Goes to the Bathroom Was Ajar13A.16.10.04A
The closet door in the hall that goes to the bathroom was ajar. There were multiple cans of paint in the closet. A staff member shut and locked the door during the inspection.
- A Staff Member Informed the LS That There Was One Time She Vaped in the Bathroom.13A.16.11.05A(1)
Jan 15, 20253 Findings3 Important
- The Staffing Patterns for the Two's Room13A.16.03.05B
The staffing patterns for the Two's Room, the Two's/Three's Room and Four's Room are not reflective of the staff that were in the classrooms during the inspection.
- There Were Two Aides with 8 Two Year Old Children at 3 Pm13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
There were two aides with 8 two year old children at 3 pm. These individuals cannot give adequate supervision with is appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of the children.
- The Staff in the Two's Room at 3 Pm Were Not Preschool Qualified13A.16.08.02B
The staff in the Two's room at 3 pm were not preschool qualified. During the inspection, a preschool qualified teacher entered the classroom during the inspection.
Aug 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were Four Emergency Forms That Did Not Contain Documentation of the Physician's Name, Address and Telephone Number13A.16.03.04C
There were four emergency forms that did not contain documentation of the physician's name, address and telephone number. There was one emergency form that was not signed or dated by the parent.
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