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Childery

Little Scholars Early Learning Center, LLC

HARBOURSIDE DRIVE, SAINT LEONARD, MD 20685Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Group Child Care Home
Age groups served
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
12
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Jan 9, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
5 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.

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  1. Jun 6, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • There Were 3 Children Who Were Missing the Consumer Education Pamphlet in Their Files13A.18.03.02E(1)

      There were 3 children who were missing the consumer education pamphlet in their files. Please obtain from parents and add to files. Please send copies to Licensing Specialist.

    • One Child Under Age 6 Is Missing Blood Lead Test Results From Their File13A.18.03.04E

      One child under age 6 is missing blood lead test results from their file. Please obtain from parent and add to file. Please send copy to Licensing Specialist.

  2. Apr 26, 20243 Findings3 Important
    • Aide Did Not Complete the Approved Basic Health and Safety Training Within 90 Days of Employment13A.18.06.07A(3)

      Aide did not complete the approved basic health and safety training within 90 days of employment. The aide has completed the training, so this is corrected.

    • Aide Did Not Complete the Annual Health and Safety Training Update13A.18.06.07A(6)

      Aide did not complete the annual health and safety training update. Please have the aide complete this training ASAP and send a copy of the certificate to LS.

    • Aide Did Not Complete the Required Aide Orientation Training Within 6 Months of Hire13A.18.06.07B

      Aide did not complete the required aide orientation training within 6 months of hire. Provider stated she believes the Aide purchased the training, but did not complete it. Please have the Aide complete the training and send the certificate to Licensing Specialist once completed.

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