Little One's Day Care
YORK MILL LN, CLARKSBURG, MD 20871Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (9), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed No Evidence of Staffing Patterns Posted in a Conspicuous Location13A.16.03.05B
LS observed no evidence of staffing patterns posted in a conspicuous location. Director to submit new staffing patterns and photographic evidence that the staffing patterns have been posted.
Oct 2, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed No Evidence of the Health Inventory, Page 2 for One Child in Care13A.16.03.04D(3)
LS observed no evidence of the health inventory, page 2 for one child in care. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that the form has been received and is accessible in the child file.
- LS Observed No Evidence of a Lead Screening for One Child in Care13A.16.03.04E
LS observed no evidence of a lead screening for one child in care. Provider to submit evidence that the lead screening information has been obtained and is accessible in the child file.
Aug 22, 202411 Findings11 Important
- LS Observed No Evidence of Lead Screenings for 4 Children in Care13A.16.03.02E
LS observed no evidence of lead screenings for 4 children in care. Director to retrieve lead screening information and submit a written statement verifying that they have been received and are accessible in the child files.
- LS Observed No Record of Emergency and Disaster Plan Drills Being Conducted13A.16.03.03B(4)
LS observed no record of emergency and disaster plan drills being conducted. Director to submit evidence that the drills have been completed and maintain the written records for 2 years.
- LS Observed No Evidence of a Written Parent Agreement for 5 Children in Care13A.16.03.03D
LS observed no evidence of a written parent agreement for 5 children in care. Director to submit evidence that the written and signed parent agreements have been obtained and are accessible in the child files.
- LS Observed No Evidence of 2 Emergency Cards13A.16.03.04A
LS observed no evidence of 2 emergency cards, 3 completed health inventory forms, 4 lead screening information forms, 5 immunization evidence forms, and 5 parent agreement forms. Director to retrieve all required forms and submit evidence to OCC immediately.
- LS Observed No Evidence of Emergency Forms for 2 in Care13A.16.03.04C
LS observed no evidence of emergency forms for 2 in care. Director to retrieve completed, signed, and dated emergency cards for all children in care and submit a written statement verifying that they are accessible in the child files.
- LS Observed No Evidence of a Health Inventory Form for 3 Children in Care13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
LS observed no evidence of a health inventory form for 3 children in care. Director to retrieve completed forms from parents and submit a written statement verifying that they are accessible in the child files.
- LS Observed No Evidence of a Health Inventory Form for 3 Children in Care13A.16.03.04D(3)
LS observed no evidence of a health inventory form for 3 children in care. Director to retrieve completed forms from parents and submit a written statement verifying that they are accessible in the child files.
- LS Observed No Evidence of Lead Screenings for 4 Children in Care13A.16.03.04E
LS observed no evidence of lead screenings for 4 children in care. Provider to retrieve lead screening information and submit a written statement verifying that they are accessible in the child files.
- LS Observed No Evidence of a Staff Orientation for One Staff13A.16.06.02
LS observed no evidence of a staff orientation for one staff. Director to have the employee complete the staff orientation form and submit to OCC.
- LS Observed No Evidence of the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update Completed by March 31, 202413A.16.06.05C(3)
LS observed no evidence of the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update completed by March 31, 2024. Director to complete the course and submit evidence to OCC immediately.
- LS Observed No Evidence of the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update Completed by March 31, 202413A.16.06.12B(3)
LS observed no evidence of the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update completed by March 31, 2024. Aide to complete the course and submit evidence to OCC immediately.
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