Little Hands Preschool
KINGS VALLEY ROAD, DAMASCUS, MD 20872Childery 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Inspection13A.16.06.09C
At the time of inspection, several child care teachers had not completed continued training for 2024-2025 employment year. The facility will use completed hours for 2025-2026 to make up the missing hours, and some teachers will be required to complete additional continued training hours as soon as
Apr 15, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- At the Time of Inspection13A.16.10.04A
At the time of inspection, LS observed hand sanitizer accessible to children in two classrooms, 2 bottles of Lysol in an unlocked cabinet in Room 109, and two staff tote bags on the floor in Room 108. LS also observed the kitchen, which was left open and observed a drawer full of knives that was ac
- At the Time of Inspection, One Child Was Missing Evidence of a Second Lead Test13A.16.03.04E
At the time of inspection, one child was missing evidence of a second lead test. Facility to submit evidence of a second lead test for this child.
- At the Time of Inspection, 2 Staff Members Were Missing Current Medical Reports in Their Files13A.16.03.05C
At the time of inspection, 2 staff members were missing current medical reports in their files. All staff were missing evidence of current criminal background check results. Facility is to submit a statement of understanding of this regulation.
- At the Time of Inspection13A.16.10.01A(4)
At the time of inspection, LS did not observe an emergency escape route posted in the Sanctuary, which is approved auxiliary space. Facility is to post a copy of the escape route and submit evidence to LS.
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