Little Light Child Care Center
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- 20
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (4) and Children's Records & Files (3). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 22, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Center Has Not Been Maintaining a Record of the Most Recent 4 Weeks of Food Actually Served to the Children. Correct Immediately13A.16.03.03B(3)
- A Written Record of Emergency and Disaster Drills Have Not Been Recorded13A.16.03.03B(4)
A written record of emergency and disaster drills have not been recorded. Director was provided the new state fire and disaster drill form to use. Correct immediately.
- Several Emergency Information Forms Were Missing Required Information. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.04C
- Completed Health Inventory Was Missing for a Child. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- The Blood Lead Test Report Was Missing for a Child. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.04E
- Staff Has Not Practiced Fire Drills and Disaster Drills with the Children. Correct Immediately.13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
- The Emergency and Disaster Plan Did Not Show Evidence of Updating. Correct Immediately.13A.16.10.01A(3)(d)