Little Flower School Pre-K and Before and After Care
POINT LOOKOUT ROAD, GREAT MILLS, MD 20634Childery 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
- 58
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 1, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Specialist Has Not Received the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Training for the Director13A.16.06.05C(3)
Specialist has not received the 2025 Basic Health and Safety training for the director. This was due 12/31/25. She needs to complete it ASAP and submit a copy of certificate to specialist.
- Several Preschool and Infant Qualified Staff Have Not Completed the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Training13A.16.06.09C
Several preschool and infant qualified staff have not completed the 2025 Basic Health and Safety training. This was due 12/31/25. They need to complete it ASAP and submit a copy of the certificate to specialist.
- One Aide Needs to Complete the Original 3 Hour Basic Health and Safety Training13A.16.06.12A(3)
One aide needs to complete the original 3 hour Basic Health and Safety training. It was due by 11/25. She needs to complete this ASAP and submit a copy of the certificate to specialist.
- Three Aides Have Not Completed the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Training13A.16.06.12B(3)
Three aides have not completed the 2025 Basic health and safety training. It was due by 12/31/25. They need to complete this ASAP and submit a copy of the certificate to specialist.
- There Were a Couple of Cribs in the Infant Room That Had Loose Fitting Sheets13A.16.09.04A(4)(a)
There were a couple of cribs in the infant room that had loose fitting sheets. These need to be tight fitting sheets. Parents bring the sheets so they need to be replaced. Center needs to let specialist know when sheets have been replaced.
Sep 8, 20253 Findings3 Important
- The Center Has a Staff Person in the Infant/toddler Room Covering the Teacher's Lunch Break That Is Not Listed on The…13A.16.03.06A(1)
The center has a staff person in the infant/toddler room covering the teacher's lunch break that is not listed on the personnel list. This staff person was on the personnel list when the program was an LOC. However, when the program became licensed this staff person was not listed on the personnel
- It Was Reported That a 2 Year Old Child Bit a Staff Person and the Staff Person Tapped the Child Under His Chin And…13A.16.07.03A(1)
It was reported that a 2 year old child bit a staff person and the staff person tapped the child under his chin and said we don't bite. It was reported that the staff person stated it was a knee-jerk reaction. Findings: Spoke with the witness and she explained that the group was lining up outside to
- The Infant/toddler Teacher Was on Her Lunch Break and Two Aides Were in the Infant Room with the Children13A.16.08.02B
The infant/toddler teacher was on her lunch break and two aides were in the infant room with the children. Center is reminded that when the qualified teacher in the infant room goes on break another infant qualified teacher needs to take her place. The infant qualified teacher is off on Fridays so t
Aug 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Bathrooms for the PreK Rooms and the Aftercare Don't Have Warm Water13A.16.05.07A
The bathrooms for the PreK rooms and the aftercare don't have warm water. The plumber is currently working on the boiler. Center needs to let OCC know when warm water returns.
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