Little Stars Learning Center, Inc.
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 61
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Children's Records & Files (3), and Medication Administration (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 10, 202614 Findings14 Important
- The Program Only Completed 1 Emergency Disaster Drill and Needs to Complete a Second Drill.13A.16.03.03B(4)
- There Is One Child Who Needs the Emergency Card Updated.13A.16.03.04C
- One Child's Health Inventory Part 2 Completed by the Doctor Was Not Fully Completed.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- There Is 1 Child Who Needs Lead Testing Completed and 2 Children Who Needs the 2nd Lead Testing Completed.13A.16.03.04E
- The Program Needs a Complete and Current Personnel List.13A.16.03.05A
- There Are Two Staff Members Who Do Not Have Criminal Background Checks in Their Files13A.16.03.05C
- There Are Three Staff Members That Need the Orientation to COMAR Completed for This Site.13A.16.06.02
- There Are 4 Teachers Who Do Not Have Professional Development Plans, and 2 Teachers Need to Complete Their Trainings13A.16.06.09C
There are 4 teachers who do not have professional development plans, and 2 teachers need to complete their trainings. There is 1 teacher who needs to complete the basic health and safety 2025 update.
- There Are 2 Aides Who Need to Complete a Professional Development Plan and 6 Hours of Training.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- There Are 2 Aides Who Need to Complete a Professional Development Plan13A.16.06.12B(2)
- There Are Three Aides Who Need to Complete the Basic Health and Safety Update for 2025.13A.16.06.12B(3)
- The First Aid Kit Needs the Following Items: Liquid Fragrance Free Soap, Adhesive Tape (Hypo-allergenic) and a Whistle.13A.16.10.02E
- The Medication Authorization Form for Two Children Was Not Signed by the Parents.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
- There Is One Child Who Does Not Have Medication on Site and a Second Child Has Not Been Approved Yet to Self Carry by the Parents.13A.16.11.04A(3)