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La Petite Child Care

Gambrills, MD 21054

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About La Petite Child Care

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

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 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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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

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 6
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 5, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.11.03C

      “During the investigation the staff admitted that child had feces filled diapers during pick up and parent had to tell staff to change the child.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.16.09.01A(3)

      “During complaint investigation, the daily schedule was not being followed due to the child being served snack after the daily scheduled times provided.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.06D(2)

      “During the investigation, staff acknowledge toddler feeding crackers and did not know and staff did not contact the parent immediately after giving the child an allergen food”
  3. Oct 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.07A

      “staff was sitting at the tables while child was playing with the electrical outlet. Was corrected during time of inspection.”
  5. Aug 27, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.09.03B(4)

      “Room 6 had tables and chairs with chipped paint, walls had chipped paint, , cracked cushions in room 5, outside riding toys cracked, Changing tables in classrooms 4A7B are both cracked. Room # 4 tables are splintered.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.02B

      “Assigned qualified childcare teachers are needed to be in charge of groups. LS observed classrooms 4A had 2Aides in the classroom and Room 7A only had 1 staff that was an Aide.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.01B(2)

      “The staff member providing care to a child is prepared to provide the appropriate individual care needs. LS observed unqualified staff in charge of groups and could not be prepared to meet the needs of children.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)

      “To ensure that children receive adequate supervision and care at all time, the LS observed unqualified staff in charge of groups in classrooms”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.07.06A

      “To ensure the safety and security of each child the LS observed unqualified staff in charge of groups put childrens security at risk”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.05.11D(1)

      “In classroom 4A there was no liner in the trash can.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.11A

      “LS observed carpet need cleaning is classrooms 5&6, Room #5 had dirty vents that need cleaning and dirty walls. LS observed changing table in room 4A and 4B was dirty and had crumbs of food underneath the diaper pad.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.05.08A

      “LS observed changing tables in Room 4A&B were dirty”

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 February 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 5 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?

Gambrills, MD 21054.

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