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La Petite Child Care
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About La Petite Child Care
La Petite Child Care is a licensed child care center in Germantown, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 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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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
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Inspection reports for La Petite Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 5, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 13 rules in all
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- 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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Feb 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
13A.16.09.02C
“At the time of inspection the infant care plans were all done in either September 2025 of October 2025. Infant care plans should be updated every 3 months.”
13A.16.03.04E
“At time of inspection, licensing specialist did not observe appropriate lead testing for several children enrolled in care.”
13A.16.03.04D(3)
“At time of inspection, licensing specialist did not observe part 1 or part 2 of the health assessment for a child enrolled in care.”
- Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 8, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
13A.16.07.02A(1)
“The center reviewed footage showing a staff member roughly handling a child and placing the child onto their cot but failed to report this incident directly to protective services, as mandated by Maryland Law. On a previous visit to the center, the office child care agency had discussed this regulation with the facility.”
13A.16.03.05E
“The operator didn't maintain a calendar or other written record of the days on which a substitute provided care and staff member in whose places the substitute worked.”
Oct 8, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
13A.16.09.02C
“Licensing Specialist observed an infant and toddler plan that has not been updated since July 2023.”
13A.16.03.04C
“On October 8, 2024, a complaint investigation was conducted. The Licensing Specialist observed that an emergency form was incomplete at the back. According to the health forms, the child has an allergy. Therefore, the form should include emergency medical instructions for the condition, as required by this regulation.”
Sep 13, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
13A.16.08.03A
“On September 12, 2024, a complaint investigation was conducted. The licensing specialists observed two aides in Room 1 with 9 two-year-olds during the inspection. At around 9:00 am, the qualified staff teacher arrived. Additionally, the infant and toddler room had 8 infants and toddlers with 2 staff members. An aide from another room went to make the room compliant.”
13A.16.08.02B
“A complaint investigation was conducted on September 12, 2024. During the inspection, a licensing specialist observed two aides in Room 1. One of the staff members had not been reported to the office of child care. At around 9 am, the qualified staff member arrived. The issue was corrected during the inspection.”
Jun 17, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
13A.16.08.03D(1)
“Licensing Specialist observed three children under the age of two mixed with preschool and school age chiildren. There were a total of 13 children in the classroom at time of first observation with one Aide and a substitute.”
13A.16.08.03C(1)
“Licensing Specialist observed three children under the age of two mixed with school age and preschool children.”
13A.16.08.02B
“Licensing Specialist observed an Aide with one infant in the infant room.”
13A.16.08.02A
“Licensing Specialist observed one infant with an Aide in the infant room.”
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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 5, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has La Petite Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 6 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?
Germantown, MD 20874.