Little Scholars Child Development Center
DREW STREET, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401Childery 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.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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- 24
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 12, 20268 Findings8 Important
- LS Found Staff Listed on the Staffing Pattern That Are at Another Site13A.16.03.05B
LS found staff listed on the staffing pattern that are at another site. The was told an Aide is supposed to be here until 6:00 so the lead in the building stated she would stay.
- Sub Form Was Not Filled Out.13A.16.03.05D(1)
- LS Found Two Aides on the Playground with the Children.13A.16.04.01B
- LS Saw No Shade Structure.13A.16.05.12D
- LS Found Two Aides with the Children on the Playground.13A.16.07.06A
- LS Has Discussed the Staff on the Playground with 2 Aides.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
- LS Found Two Aides with 12 Children13A.16.08.03C(2)
- LS Once Again Felt All Equipment for Being Hot, Not Shade Available.13A.16.08.07B
Apr 20, 20263 Findings3 Important
- LS Discussed with a Lead Teacher, That the Equipment Needs to Be Checked Daily Prior to the Children Going Out on the Playground.13A.16.05.12D
- The Child That Was Burned Did Get Ice but LS Discussed That the Incident Was Avoidable if Staff Had Checked the Playground Prior.13A.16.08.01B(2)
- LS Discussed That Staff Shoul;d Have Been Checking Equipment to Prevent the Child Having Been Burned.13A.16.08.07B
Sep 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Discussed That Multiple Children Have Incomplete Files.13A.16.03.04A
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