Mary's Little Lambs Learning Center
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.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
- 74
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Medication Administration (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 14 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 7, 202512 Findings2 Critical10 Important
- LS Observed a Medication Administration Log in Which Tylenol Had Been Administered to an Infant 2 Days in a Row Without…13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
LS observed a medication administration log in which Tylenol had been administered to an infant 2 days in a row without a medication authorization form completed by the child's parent and signed by the child's physician. Ls also observed an expired epi pen for the directors son and an incorrect Medi
- LS Observed an Expired Epi Pen for a Child in Care.13A.16.11.04E(1)(c)
- LS Observed 5 Children's Emergency Cards That Needed an Annual Update.13A.16.03.04C
- Ls Observed 8 Children's Files That Were Missing Evidence of a Lead Screening.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Did Not Observe a Certificate of Completion for the 20224 Basic Health and Safety Update.13A.16.06.05C(3)
- LS Observed Staff That Had Not Completed the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update13A.16.06.09C
LS observed staff that had not completed the 2024 Basic Health and Safety update. Ls did not observe training hours for 2023-2024 only 2024-2025 for SK BD and MH.
- Ls Observed Infant Activity Plans That Were in a Binder and Not Posted and Only Two That Were Signed by Parents.13A.16.09.02C
- LS Observed CPR Certificates for 4 Staff That Still Needed to Complete the Skills Portion of the CPR and First Aide…13A.16.10.02A(1)
LS observed CPR certificates for 4 staff that still needed to complete the skills portion of the CPR and First Aide training. LS asked if staff had been provided proof that the skills session was completed and was told no by the director.
- Ls Observed 1 Staff Person (DW) with a Valid Adult and Pediatric CPR Certification but There Were More Than 20 Children…13A.16.10.02B
Ls observed 1 staff person (DW) with a valid Adult and Pediatric CPR certification but there were more than 20 children present at the center at the time of inspection.
- LS Observed a Medication Administration Log in Which Tylenol Had Been Administered to an Infant 2 Days in a Row Without…13A.16.11.04A(1)(b)
LS observed a medication administration log in which Tylenol had been administered to an infant 2 days in a row without a medication authorization form completed by the child's parent and signed by the child's physician.
- Ls Observed a Refrigerator in the Infant Room Reading at 60 Degrees13A.16.12.04F(3)
Ls observed a refrigerator in the infant room reading at 60 degrees, another refrigerator in the other infant room reading at 60 degrees and the kitchen refrigerator reading at 50 degrees. LS made staff immediately move the infant food to another refrigerator.
- LS Observed Infant Bottles with the Date and Some with a Name Stored in a Refrigerator Above 40 Degrees13A.16.12.06E(1)
LS observed infant bottles with the date and some with a name stored in a refrigerator above 40 degrees. Ls stated the bottles needed to be removed immediately.
May 14, 20252 Findings2 Important
- At Thee Time of the Complaint Inspection, LS Asked for the Attendance Records From the Date of the Incident13A.16.03.03A(2)
At thee time of the complaint inspection, LS asked for the attendance records from the date of the incident. The staff member who was in the room stated that she would have the director get them. She came back over and stated that the director was trying to locate that day's attendance record.
- LS Conducted a Complaint Inspection in Which a Toddler Received an Injury to Her Foot at Nap Time13A.16.03.06D(1)
LS conducted a complaint inspection in which a toddler received an injury to her foot at nap time. According to the statement given to the LS by the director, the injury happened around 2pm, the director left early for the day and according to the parent and the director, the parent wasn't notified