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La Petite Child Care

Columbia, MD 21045

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La Petite Child Care is a licensed child care center in Columbia, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Inspection reports for La Petite Child Care

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Licensed Child Care Center
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Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1

For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Sep 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Aug 19, 2026Inspection13 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.10.01A(3)(d)

      “LS did not observe an updated emergency and disaster plan.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.12E

      “LS observed activity equipment that is rusted and the paint is chipped. The activity equipment must be repainted and in good repair immediately.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.12D

      “LS observed litter on the playground and on the tables. The assistant director cleaned the area during the inspection and stated that there are rabbits who remove the lid to the trash can and drop trash.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.05B

      “LS observed incorrect staffing patterns posted. Staffing changes must be updated on the staffing patterns. The current staffing patterns are dated on June 8, 2026, however there have been several staff changes.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04G

      “From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe evidence of immunizations for each child. Facility must immediately submit evidence of immunizations or an appointment to receive current immunizations.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe evidence of lead testing for each child. Facility must immediately submit evidence of a lead testing or an appointment to obtain a lead test.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(1-2)

      “From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe all of the required information for each child. Facility must immediately submit evidence of corrections and ensure that all files are complete.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe all of the required information for each child. Facility must immediately submit evidence of corrected forms and ensure that all files are complete.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04A

      “LS did not observe a complete file for one child. Facility must ensure that before a child is admitted for care a complete file containing all required documentation has been received from the child's parent. LS did not observe evidence parents of children under three years of age have received the Maryland Infant and Toddler pamphlet.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.03C

      “LS did not observe a copy of the consumer education pamphlet displayed so that it is freely available for reference to parents.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.02F(2)

      “LS did not observe a complete file for one child. Facility must ensure that before a child is admitted for care a complete file containing all required documentation has been received from the child's parent.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.02C(1)

      “From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe evidence in each child's file that the parent was provided or advised how to obtain the Parent Guide to Regulated Child Care.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.02.01E

      “LS did not observe the license posted in a location where it can be easily seen and read. The license was in an office behind the door on a shelf and brought to the lobby to be posted.”

Copied from Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about La Petite Child Care

Is La Petite Child Care licensed?

Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.

When was La Petite Child Care last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has La Petite Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 1 of 2 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

What are La Petite Child Care's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is La Petite Child Care?

Columbia, MD 21045.

Sources: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care (license and visits).