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La Petite
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About La Petite
La Petite is a licensed child care center in Gaithersburg, 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 13 rules across 4 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
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for La Petite
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 13 rules in all
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Jun 17, 2026Complaint investigation6 rules cited
13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
“Licensing specialist spoke with the facility about ensuring that each child receives adequate supervision and care at all times which is appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of the child.”
13A.16.07.06A
“Licensing specialist spoke with the facility about ensuring the safety and security of each child at all times.”
13A.16.07.03B(4)
“Licensing specialist spoke with the facility about not spanking, hitting, shaking, or using any other means of physical discipline.”
13A.16.07.02C(2)
“Licensing specialist instructed the facility to make sure that the staff understands their legal obligation to report suspected child abuse or neglect directly to the local department or the appropriate law enforcement agency.”
13A.16.07.02A(1)
“Licensing specialist observed that the facility did not report the incident to the protective services unit.”
13A.16.07.01
“Licensing specialist observed per written statement that the staff at the facility subjected a child to injurious treatment due to the red marks on the child's wrist. The written statement provided is verification that the staff member was observed holding the child's wrist and leaving red marks, citing injurious treatment.”
Mar 23, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
13A.16.08.02B
“Licensing specialist communicated with the facility about the need to assign qualified child care teachers to each group of children as needed to meet the requirements for group size and staffing.”
13A.16.08.01B(1)
“Licensing specialist communicated with the facility about the need to ensure that each staff member providing care to a child is oriented to the child's individual care needs.”
13A.16.08.02B
“Licensing specialist discussed with the facility the need to assign qualified child care teachers to each group of children as needed to meet the requirements for group size and staffing.”
13A.16.03.04D(3)
“Licensing specialist observed that there were children that were missing the completed physician's health assessment.”
13A.16.03.04C
“Licensing specialist observed emergency forms that were not updated annually and were missing the physician's information.”
Mar 23, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
13A.16.08.02B
“Licensing specialist communicated with the facility about the need to assign qualified child care teachers to each group of children as needed to meet the requirements for group size and staffing.”
13A.16.08.01B(1)
“Licensing specialist communicated with the facility about the need to ensure that each staff member providing care to a child is oriented to the child's individual care needs.”
13A.16.08.02B
“Licensing specialist discussed with the facility the need to assign qualified child care teachers to each group of children as needed to meet the requirements for group size and staffing.”
13A.16.03.04D(3)
“Licensing specialist observed that there were children that were missing the completed physician's health assessment.”
13A.16.03.04C
“Licensing specialist observed emergency forms that were not updated annually and were missing the physician's information.”
- Oct 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 27, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
13A.16.07.06A
“Licensing specialist did not observe that the facility ensured the safety and security of each child at all times. An unknown person entered the facility and remained inside the facility for 3 minutes.”
13A.16.05.01A(2)
“Licensing specialist did not observe that the facility provided a building that was free from safety hazards. An unknown person entered the building presenting a safety hazard to all staff and children.”
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FAQ
Questions about La Petite
Is La Petite licensed?
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
When was La Petite last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on June 17, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has La Petite had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 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's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is La Petite?
Gaithersburg, MD 20877.