Little Flowers Early Childhood & Development
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
- 73
- 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
3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 12 Findings
Most recent: Apr 1, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
12 Important
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 1, 20261 Finding1 Important
- LS Was Not Able to Observe Posted Staffing Patterns in Several Classrooms.13A.16.03.05B
Mar 24, 20259 Findings9 Important
- LS Was Not Able to Observe Any of the Current Staffing Patterns.13A.16.03.05B
- Program Has Several Teachers No Longer Working in the Program That LS Was Not Notified Of.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- LS Observed 4 Infants in a Classroom That Is Licensed for 3.13A.16.03.07A
- LS Observed 4 Infants in a Classroom Licensed for 3.13A.16.04.01B
- Several Teachers Have Not Completed Their Annual Training.13A.16.06.09C
- LS Was Not Able to Observe the Annual Training for Some Aides.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- LS Observed 4 Infants in a Room Licensed for 3.13A.16.07.06A
- LS Observed 4 Infants in a Room Licensed for 3.13A.16.08.01A(1)
- LS Observed a Crib with Blankets and Nursing Pillow That a Child Uses When Napping.13A.16.09.04F
Mar 28, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed Multiple Files That Were Missing Medicals And/or Lead Tests.13A.16.03.04A
- LS Observed All Teacher Files and Multiple Teachers Are Missing Medicals.13A.16.03.05C