Little People's Place
JOHAHN DRIVE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21158Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- Recognized by Judy Center, Maryland Accreditation, Health and Wellness, Asthma & Allergy Friendly, Cultural and Linguistic Competency.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 196
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (2), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 14 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 27, 20268 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- There Were Two Classrooms That Had Hand Sanitizer That Was Accessible to Children13A.16.10.04A
There were two classrooms that had hand sanitizer that was accessible to children. There were two classrooms that had disinfectant wipes accessible to children. There was a container of disinfectant wipes in a bathroom that was accessible to children. There was a can of air freshener in a bathroom.
- There Were Five Emergency Forms That Did Not Have the Information of the Physician's Name, Address and Telephone Number13A.16.03.04C
There were five emergency forms that did not have the information of the physician's name, address and telephone number. There were two emergency forms that was missing the physician's address.
- There Was a Staffing Pattern That Was Not Reflective of the Staff That Were in the Classroom.13A.16.03.05B
- There Were Two Classrooms That Did Not Have Mats. The Director Ordered Them During the Inspection.13A.16.09.04A(1)
- There Were Three Classrooms That Did Not Have the Emergency Escape Route Posted.13A.16.10.01A(4)
- There Were Four Electrical Outlets That Were Not Capped. The Outlets Were Capped During the Inspection.13A.16.10.04F
- There Was a Medication Administration Form That Was Not Signed or Dated by the Parent. The Medication Was Administered to the Child.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
- The Child's Record Did Not Contain a Space for the Child's Home Address.13A.16.16.08B
May 13, 20262 Findings2 Important
- A Three Year Old Child Walked Out of His Classroom and Out of the Building Unsupervised.13A.16.07.06A
- A Three Year Old Child Walked Out of His Classroom and Out of the Building Unsupervised.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Jun 2, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- LS Observed Hand Sanitizer And/or Clorox Wipes Within Reach of Children in Multiple Classrooms13A.16.10.04A
LS observed hand sanitizer and/or Clorox wipes within reach of children in multiple classrooms, bathrooms, and an area used for speech therapy. LS observed a bag of grocery bags within reach in the JC's Basement bathrooms. The Director made all items inaccessible at the time of the inspection.
- LS Observed Two Aides in JC's 4 with 20 Children13A.16.03.05E
LS observed two Aides in JC's 4 with 20 children. Director indicated during the walk through that one of the Aides was substituting. The LS did not observe the staff listed on the sub log. Director added the individuals to the sub log during the inspection.
- LS Observed 3 Staff Members That Are No Longer Employed, but Were Not Reported to the OCC13A.16.03.06A(2)
LS observed 3 staff members that are no longer employed, but were not reported to the OCC. The Director provided a 1203 removing the staff at the time of inspection.
- LS Observed Broken Gate Dividers for the Younger Children13A.16.05.12D
LS observed broken gate dividers for the younger children. The Center has replacement gates, but they have not yet been installed. LS observed a broken shed that was blown down during a recent storm laying on the playground. LS observed areas under the rubber mulch that the fabric was showing throug
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