Little Jewels Learning Center
BELAIR ROAD, BALTIMORE, MD 21236Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 19, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed 2 Staff Files Without the Initial BHS Training; 4 Staff Files Without the BHS 2024 Update; 2 Staff Files…13A.16.03.05C
LS observed 2 staff files without the initial BHS training; 4 staff files without the BHS 2024 update; 2 staff files without COMAR orientation, verification of age and experience.
- LS Observed 2 Staff Files Without the Orientation of COMAR.13A.16.06.02
Nov 18, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed 2 Children Files Without Lead Screening/test Results.13A.16.03.02E
- LS Did Not Observe 3 Children's Files Missing Lead Test; 1 Missing Health Inventory I, and One Missing Asthma/allergies Documentation.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Did Not Observe 3 Children's Files Missing Lead Test;13A.16.03.04E
Nov 28, 20233 Findings3 Important
- LST Did Not Observe Record of Snacks Served Daily. Program Will Begin to Keep Record and Post for Parents.13A.16.03.03B(3)
- LST Discussed This Regulation. Program Will Complete and Record Two Disaster Drills and Send Documentation to OCC, Asap.13A.16.03.03B(4)
- LST Observed Two Children Medication Documents Without Parent Signature to Grant Permission to Administer Medication.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
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