Little Fish Early Learning Center
BAYSIDE ROAD SUITE 1, CHESAPEAKE BEACH, MD 20732Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- 29
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jul 23, 202514 Findings14 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Documentation That Any Parents or Families Had Been Given Information on How to Obtain Consumer…13A.16.03.02C(1)
LS did not observe documentation that any parents or families had been given information on how to obtain consumer education on child care or how to file a complaint with the Office of Child Care. LS discussed with the Director how this information could be added to the parent handbook by sharing t
- Blood Lead Test Results Are Missing for 10 Children. Please Obtain Results From Parents and Add to Files. Please Send Copies to LS.13A.16.03.02E
- There Are 14 Emergency Forms That Need Information Added to Them or Forms That Need to Be Completed13A.16.03.04C
There are 14 emergency forms that need information added to them or forms that need to be completed. LS will send a list to the Director. Please have parents update and or complete emergency forms and add to files. Send copies to LS.
- There Are 2 Children Who Did Not Have Part 1 of the Health Inventory Form in Their Files Today and 1 Child Whose Form…13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
There are 2 children who did not have Part 1 of the health inventory form in their files today and 1 child whose form was not completed or signed by a parent. Please obtain this information from parents and add to files. Send copies to LS.
- There Are 4 Children Who Did Not Have Part 2 of the Health Inventory Form in Their Files Today13A.16.03.04D(3)
There are 4 children who did not have Part 2 of the health inventory form in their files today. Parents should have their children's health care provider complete Part 2 of the health inventory form and submit them to the center. Once obtained, please add to the children's files and send copies to
- There Are 3 Children Who Did Not Have Immunization Records in Their Files Today and 1 Child Who Needs an Updated…13A.16.03.04G
There are 3 children who did not have immunization records in their files today and 1 child who needs an updated immunization record. Please obtain from parents and add to files. Send copies to LS.
- The Handwashing Sink in the 2 Year Old Room Does Not Have Hot Water13A.16.05.07A
The handwashing sink in the 2 year old room does not have hot water. This sink was used during the inspection today for diapering handwashing. All other handwashing sinks had hot and cold running water. If the center is going to continue using this sink, the hot water will need to be repaired or,
- There Is a Railroad Tie Between the Mulched Play Area and the Asphalt Surface That Is Rotting and There Is a Piece Of…13A.16.05.12D
There is a railroad tie between the mulched play area and the asphalt surface that is rotting and there is a piece of rebar that is protruding from the tie. This could be potentially hazardous to children, especially as the railroad tie continues to rot. Please remove this tie and the rebar or cov
- There Are No Staff Orientations on File for Two Employees13A.16.06.02
There are no staff orientations on file for two employees. Please conduct staff orientations with these two employees and add to their files. Send copies to LS.
- There Are Four Employees Who Did Not Have Medical Evaluations in Their Files Today13A.16.06.04A(1)
There are four employees who did not have medical evaluations in their files today. Please obtain medical evaluations from these employees and add to their files. Send copies to LS.
- One Preschool Teacher Did Not Complete the Required 12 Hours of Continued Training During Their Annual Training Cycle13A.16.06.09C
One Preschool teacher did not complete the required 12 hours of continued training during their annual training cycle. This teacher should complete 4.5 hours of continued training ASAP. Please send copies of completed certificates to LS.
- There Was No Documentation That Two Aides Completed the Required13A.16.06.12A(3)
There was no documentation that two Aides completed the required, 3 hour Basic Health and Safety training within 90 days of their hire date. Please have these Aides complete the training ASAP and add to their files. Send copies of completed course certificates to LS.
- During the Center Walkthrough, LS Observed an Aide in the 2's Room Today with Four Children13A.16.08.02B
During the center walkthrough, LS observed an Aide in the 2's room today with four children. The children and the Aide then went outside to the play area. The Aide was not recorded as a substitute. The staffing pattern shows this Aide in a combined group with a Preschool teacher, but the Aide and
- The Center Has Been Conducting Monthly Fire Drills, but Did Not Complete Any Emergency Disaster Drills in 202413A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
The center has been conducting monthly fire drills, but did not complete any emergency disaster drills in 2024. No emergency drills have been conducted in 2025 so far, but Director stated an emergency drill will be conducted within the next month and another one will be conducted in the fall when s
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