Little Leaders Child Care Center
BENNETTS RUN COURT, BRANDYWINE, MD 20613Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 7
- 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-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3) and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
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Dec 9, 20242 Findings2 Important
- An Unannounced Site Visit Was Conducted to Investigate a Complaint Alleging That on December 513A.15.04.03A
An unannounced site visit was conducted to investigate a complaint alleging that on December 5, 2024 , 9 children were observed in attendance. On December 5, 2024, L S attempted to conduct the site visit but did not gain entry. The Specialist called the provider and left a message. The provider call
- LS Discussed Supervision When Children Are in Care and the Use of a Substitute13A.15.08.01A
LS discussed supervision when children are in care and the use of a substitute. Per provider, the substitute allowed the child in care. The provider stated she didn't know because she was doing circle time. When the provider noticed the additional child, she stated she called the parent to pick up t
Jul 24, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed Two (2) Children Under the Age of Two Years Old. Provider Is Approved for One (1) Child Under the Age of Two (2) Years Old.13A.15.04.03A
- LS Observed One (1) Child Under 12 Months Asleep in a Car Carrier13A.15.05.06H
LS observed one (1) child under 12 months asleep in a car carrier. Provider stated that the children had been sleeping for approximately 1 hour, but that the child in the carrier had been asleep for less than one hour. LS advised Provider to place the child into an appropriate sleep space. Corrected
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