Little Owl's Early Learning Center
WEBER ROAD, OAKLAND, MD 21550Childery 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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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
- 57
- 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 (6), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 13, 20267 Findings7 Important
- Several Children Are Missing the Parents Statement of the Medical Form.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
- Several Children Are Missing the Medical Evaluation Signed by the Physician13A.16.03.04D(3)
- Several Children Are Missing Lead Evaluations13A.16.03.04E
- There Is Chipping Paint on the Wall of One of the Children's Bathrooms. Center to Repair the Wall and Provide Documentation13A.16.05.01A(1)
- Staff Advise That There Are Times in the Morning When Infants Are Present with Only One Staff Member13A.16.08.02D(3)(a)
Staff advise that there are times in the morning when infants are present with only one staff member. Center to ensure that 2 staff are present whenever infants are present.
- Center Has Not Been Practicing Disaster Drills. Center to Conduct a Drill and Submit Proof.13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
- Center Did Spay Aerosol Modge Podge on Craft Items in the Staff Bathroom.13A.16.10.04A
Jul 29, 20254 Findings4 Important
- One Child Will Need the Health Assessment (Page 1) Completed by the Child's Parent/guardian13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
One child will need the Health Assessment (page 1) completed by the child's parent/guardian. The facility is to submit verification of the completed Health Assessment form to OCC.
- Three Children Will Need the Health Assessment (Page 2) Completed by a Physician13A.16.03.04D(3)
Three children will need the Health Assessment (page 2) completed by a physician. The facility is to submit verification of the completed Health Assessment forms to OCC.
- One Child Will Need an Immunization Record. The Facility Is to Submit Verification of the Child's Immunization Record to OCC.13A.16.03.04G
- The Outdoor Fence Will Need Two Posts Repaired and Secured on the Playground Behind the Castle Play Equipment Piece13A.16.05.12E
The outdoor fence will need two posts repaired and secured on the playground behind the castle play equipment piece. The facility should submit verification of the fence repair to OCC.
Aug 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- TWO CHILDREN WERE TAKEN TO A STAFF MEMBER'S HOME WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER BROKE13A.16.05.01A(2)
TWO CHILDREN WERE TAKEN TO A STAFF MEMBER'S HOME WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER BROKE. BOTH CHILDREN ARE FRIENDS WITH THE STAFF MEMBER AND WERE GIVEN PERMISSION BY THE PARENTS TO BE TAKEN TO THE STAFF MEMBER'S HOME. OPERATOR WAS REMINDED THAT THE CHILDREN CANNOT BE IN AN UNAPPROVED FACILITY.
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