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Little Acorns ELC

Potomac, MD 20854

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About Little Acorns ELC

Little Acorns ELC is a licensed child care center in Potomac, 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 5 rules across 2 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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Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Inspection reports for Little Acorns ELC

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Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safety and hazards 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 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 8, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.01B(2)

      “Licensing Specialist was able to confirm, via facility video footage, that a staff member struck a two year old child in the face. Facility terminated the staff member immediately upon reviewing the video footage themselves in order to ensure providing appropriate individual care for all children in care.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.07.06A

      “Licensing Specialist reviewed the video footage and was able to confirm the staff member striking a two year old child's face, which is not ensuring the safety and security of the child. Facility terminated the staff member involved immediately upon reviewing the video footage themselves in order to ensure the safety and security of children.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.16.07.03B(4)

      “Facility informed the Licensing Specialist that the child involved bit another child which is what led to the staff member swatting the two year old's face. Facility terminated the staff member upon reviewing the video footage.”
  3. Jun 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.10.04A

      “Licensing Specialist observed a power strips on a low counter with several things plugged into it. Facility is reminded that power strips and plugs should always be secured and out of reach of children. Facility removed the power strip at the time of the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06A(1)

      “At the time of the inspection Licensing Specialist observed two staff members who started a week ago who had not been reported to the office. Facility is reminded that new hires must be reported within 5 days of starting employment.”

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 Little Acorns ELC

Is Little Acorns ELC licensed?

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

When was Little Acorns ELC last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Acorns ELC had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 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 Little Acorns ELC's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Little Acorns ELC?

Potomac, MD 20854.

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