Little Friends of Grace
CARROLL STREET, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157Childery 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 109
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 24, 20252 Findings2 Important
- A Child Was Missing the Parents Portion of the Health Inventory13A.16.03.04A
A child was missing the parents portion of the health inventory. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the form to the Office of Child Care.
- A Child Was Missing an Authorized Pick Up on Emergency Card13A.16.03.04C
A child was missing an authorized pick up on emergency card. Two children were missing doctors information on emergency card. Please correct immediately and submit copies of corrected emergency cards to the Office of Child Care.
Apr 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Three Parent Volunteers Were on Site at Time of Inspection and Have Not Been Cleared13A.16.07.06A
Three parent volunteers were on site at time of inspection and have not been cleared. Please submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care.
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