Little People Child Care Center at Jarboe Educational Center
LEXWOOD DRIVE SUITES A AND B, LEXINGTON PARK, MD 20653Childery 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
- 123
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 21, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Complaint States That a Staff Person Is Fussing, Cursing, and Putting Hands on the Children13A.16.07.01
Complaint states that a staff person is fussing, cursing, and putting hands on the children. It was reported she pushed a child's head and using the F word. One time she was yelling at the children and turned around and knocked over a bookcase. it was also reported that two teachers were fighting in
Mar 20, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Complaint States That a Child Was Left Unattended in a Classroom and Are Not Noticing When Children Are Leaving at The…13A.16.03.03B(1)
Complaint states that a child was left unattended in a classroom and are not noticing when children are leaving at the end of the day. Findings: Center did not know child was in the classroom. The child's older brother had dropped him off into an empty classroom. Staff were able to say that children
- The Staff Person Who Was Working in the Classroom Where the Child Was Left Is an Aide13A.16.08.02B
The staff person who was working in the classroom where the child was left is an aide. There must always be a teacher qualified staff with each group. All rooms had qualified staff at the time of the inspection. Center needs to submit a new staffing pattern to be sure this aide is not alone with chi
- A Group of 3 Two Year Olds From Classroom 118A Was Mixed with a Group of 5 Infants in Classroom 118B13A.16.08.03D(1)
A group of 3 two year olds from classroom 118A was mixed with a group of 5 infants in classroom 118B. The group of infants (all one year or above) had just come in from outside. The teacher in 118A was in the hallway fixing the paper on her door. Her one year old son was with her. That left the teac
Feb 27, 20267 Findings7 Important
- Floor in Room 204 Needs to Be Scrubbed.13A.16.05.11A
- There Are 3 Staff Who Need the 5 Year Update for Their Medicals13A.16.06.04A(4)
There are 3 staff who need the 5 year update for their medicals. 2 were due in October 2025 and one was due in February 2026. These need to be redone and submitted to specialist.
- 1 Preschool Teacher Is Late in Completing Their Yearly Continued Training13A.16.06.09C
1 preschool teacher is late in completing their yearly continued training. She needs 4 more hours that were due by 12/2025. This staff person needs to complete the training and send copies to specialist. 3 teachers were late with their training last year but it is now completed. Center is reminded t
- 2 Aides Did Not Complete Their Training for the Last Year of Training by It's Due Date but It Is Completed Now13A.16.06.12B(1)
2 aides did not complete their training for the last year of training by it's due date but it is completed now. Center is reminded that staff need to complete their training by the end of their hire month each year.
- Escape Plans for Room 104 and Room 208 Were in the Hallway and Should Be Posted in the Room by the Door. This Was Corrected During Visit.13A.16.10.01A(4)
- There Were Two Outlets Uncapped in Room 118A . This Was Corrected During the Visit.13A.16.10.04F
- Center Needs a Hand Washing Poster in the Right Hand Side Bathroom in Room 204. This Was Corrected During the Visit.13A.16.11.03A
Feb 25, 20253 Findings3 Important
- A Sample of Children's Records Were Reviewed13A.16.03.02A
A sample of children's records were reviewed. One child needs both part I and II of the health inventory completed. 3 children need updated immunization records.
- 2 Children Need the Doctor to Sign Off on the Lead Blood Test Religious Exemption13A.16.03.02E
2 children need the doctor to sign off on the lead blood test religious exemption. 3 children need evidence of a lead blood test done at 2 years of age.
- Complaint States That a Special Needs Child Didn't Have His Socks and Shoes and Coat on When Outside13A.16.08.01A(1)
Complaint states that a special needs child didn't have his socks and shoes and coat on when outside. Findings: Spoke with the staff with the child. The group of 11 children was going outside and one of the teachers needed to use the bathroom. The child was handed over to the 2 year old teacher alon
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