Little Learners Childcare Poolesville
A FISHER AVENUE, POOLESVILLE, MD 20837Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 96
- 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
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 25, 20262 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of Inspection13A.16.06.09C
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 6.5 hours of approved continued training completed by child care teacher, J.W. The center shall submit evidence of J.W.'s completion of an additional 5.5 hours immediately.
- At the Time of Inspection13A.16.06.12B(1)
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of completion of the required continued training for aide, E.H. from 12.2024-11.2025. E.H. completed the required training on 02.13.26.
Apr 11, 20253 Findings3 Important
- At the Time of Inspection13A.16.06.12A(3)
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of completion of basic health and safety training within 90 days of employment for aides, L.L. and B.R.
- At the Time of Inspection, Licensing Specialist Observed No Evidence of Completion of an Aide Orientation Session for Aides, W.F. and J.W.13A.16.06.12C
- At the Time of Inspection13A.16.10.01A(3)(d)
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed no evidence that the center's emergency preparedness plan was updated at least annually. The director updated the plan during the inspection.
Apr 7, 20252 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of Inspection13A.16.06.05C(1)
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 9.5 hours of approved continued training completed by the director from 12.2023-11.2024. The director shall submit evidence of an additional 2.5 hours immediately.
- At the Time of Inspection13A.16.06.09C
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 8.5 hours of approved continued training completed by child care teacher, G.B. from 07.2023-06.2024. G.B. completed 12.5 hours from 07.2024-06.2025, of which 3.5 will be used towards the 2023-2024 requirement. G.B. shall complete an additional
Mar 14, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed an Unlocked Cabinet Containing Potentially Hazardous Items in Room 5B13A.16.10.04A
Licensing Specialist observed an unlocked cabinet containing potentially hazardous items in room 5B. The child care teacher moved the items to an inaccessible location during the inspection.
- Licensing Specialist Observed No Evidence of Toilet Paper Available Within Reach of Children in Any of the Children's Bathrooms.13A.16.05.08J
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