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La Petite Child Care

Columbia, MD 21046

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About La Petite Child Care

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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for La Petite Child Care

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Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 8
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jun 17, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.03A

      “Upon arrival to the center LS observed 11 preschool children and 2 school age children with a qualified preschool teacher in room 1 and 13 preschool with a qualified teacher in room 6. During this inspection additional staff arrive to the center bringing classrooms into compliance during this inspection.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      “Upon arrival to the center LS observed 11 preschool children and 2 school age children with a qualified preschool teacher in room 1 and 13 preschool with a qualified teacher in room 6. During this inspection additional staff arrive to the center bringing classrooms into compliance during this inspection.”
  2. Apr 27, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      13A.16.12.01A(2)

      “LS did not observe milk being served with lunch. The director informed LS that the children are offered milk after they eat their food. Milk was offered to the Pre K classroom. and served to those who said they wanted milk. Milk was not offered or served in the preschool room during their lunchtime. LS observed milk being served in the two's room.”
    • Background checks

      13A.16.03.05D(1)

      “A susbstitute log was not completed for the use of a substitute in the absence of the assigned staff member.”
  3. Mar 23, 2026Visit5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.03D(2)(d)

      “During this inspection LS observed 4 two year old children with a total of 17 children with 2 aides. 1 two year old was moved into the two's room during this inspection.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.03C(2)

      “Upon arrival LS observed 7 children in the 2's room with one qualified staff member. During this inspection another qualified staff member entered the room. Upon arrival, LS observed 6 toddler in room 5 with one aide. During this inspection LS observed a qualified staff member enter the room.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.02B

      “LS observed 6 toddlers in the toddler room with an aide. LS observed 3 infants in the older infant room with an aide. LS observed 15 children with 2 aides in room 1. LS observed sub logs filled out while at the center for the older infant and the toddler room.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      “Upon arrival to the center, LS observed 7 children in the two's room with a qualified staff member. LS observed 6 toddlers in the toddler room with an aide. LS observed 3 infants in the older infant room with an aide. LS observed 15 children with 2 aides in room 1. LS observed 9 preschool children in the pre K room with a qualified staff member. LS observed sub logs filled out while at the center for the older infant and the toddler room.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.05B

      “Room 1 staffing pattern does not reflect any two's in the room. LS was informed during this inspection that 4 two's are enrolled in room 1. Submit correction to OCC.”
  4. Jan 23, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.09A(5)

      “One teacher did not have evidence of the original Basic Health and Safety training on file during this inspection.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.11A

      “LS observed a box of disposable gloves and supplies of pull ups sitting near toilets in the two's room and in preschool 1 room. Items were moved during this inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.05.08J

      “No toilet paper was on the dispensers for one of the toilets in the room 1. Corrected during inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06A(2)

      “OCC was not notified within 5 working days the ending of employment for one individual. Correct and submit correction to OCC.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.05B

      “LS was informed during this inspection that the toddler room teacher present during this inspection is part time and the other teacher on the staffing pattern as a lead was not present today. The staffing pattern has to reflect the accurate staffing for each day. LS was informed that the teacher in room 1 comes in at 1:00 on Fridays. The staffing pattern does not reflect this. There should be more than one pattern posted if the staff changes days/hours each week. Correct and submit correction to OCC.”

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 June 17, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 4 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 21046.

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