Little Proteges Early Learning Centre
MAKEMIE LANE, CALIFORNIA, MD 20619Childery 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.3 / 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 2 (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 2 (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
- 67
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Fifteen Child Records Were Reviewed to Include All Infant/toddler Records13A.16.03.02A
Fifteen child records were reviewed to include all infant/toddler records. Three children were missing the health inventory in their file. Three children need documentation of current immunizations. Six children need documentation of the appropriate lead blood tests. Please have the parents obtain t
Sep 10, 20253 Findings3 Important
- The Director Owes 7.5 Hours of Continued Training That Was Due by 12/202413A.16.06.05C(1)
The director owes 7.5 hours of continued training that was due by 12/2024. She is working on completing the courses now and will also be completing the 2024-2025 training as well.
- One Preschool Teacher Owes 10.5 Hours of Continued Training That Was Due for Completion by 12/2024.13A.16.06.09C
- One Aide Owes 3 Hours of Continued Training That Was Due for Completion by 8/202513A.16.06.12B(1)
One aide owes 3 hours of continued training that was due for completion by 8/2025. She will be completing medication administration on 9/13/2025 and the basic health and safety updates.
Oct 8, 20244 Findings4 Important
- There Are 4 Staff Who Do Not Have a Staff Orientation in Their File13A.16.06.02
There are 4 staff who do not have a staff orientation in their file. There are 2 staff who have the orientation but it is not signed or dated. There are 4 staff who have orientations from the previous site. They need a new orientation for this site. Please forward copies of the orientations to the l
- There Were 6 Staff Without a Medical on File13A.16.06.04A(1)
There were 6 staff without a medical on file. There were 4 staff who have a medical that was completed for the previous site that are more than 2 years old and cannot be transferred to this site. Please have the staff turn in completed medical reports as soon as possible.
- One Preschool Teacher Did Not Have Proof of the Basic Health and Safety Training in Her File13A.16.06.09A(5)
One preschool teacher did not have proof of the basic health and safety training in her file. Please forward a copy of the completed training as soon as possible.
- One of the Aides Hired on 3/10/2024 Did Not Have Proof of Completing the Aide Course Within 6 Months of Hire13A.16.06.12C
One of the aides hired on 3/10/2024 did not have proof of completing the aide course within 6 months of hire. Please forward her completed training certificate as soon as possible.
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