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Little Owl's Early Learning Center

Oakland, MD 215504.2· 5 reviews

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About Little Owl's Early Learning Center

Little Owl's Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Oakland, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

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.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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Little Owl's Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Owl's Early Learning Center

License

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 Aug 20, 2026: 5 rules cited

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

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Aug 20, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.16.10.03A

      “The playground is well used and dirt around playing and climbing equipment is hard packed posing a risk to health and safety if a child were to fall.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.03C(1)

      “Room 2 had five children in attendance with one staff member in the room during part of the visit.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.02B

      “An aide was in charge of the group in Room 2 during part of the visit.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      “During the visit one IT aide was supervising a group of five infants and toddlers in Room 2.”
    • Background checks

      13A.16.06.15B

      “An enrolled school aged student was serving as a volunteer for the PreK group and had not been properly cleared.”
  2. May 13, 2026Complaint investigation7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.10.04A

      “Center did spay aerosol modge podge on craft items in the staff bathroom.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.02D(3)(a)

      “Staff advise that there are times in the morning when infants are present with only one staff member. Center to ensure that 2 staff are present whenever infants are present.”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)

      “Center has not been practicing disaster drills. Center to conduct a drill and submit proof.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.01A(1)

      “There is chipping paint on the wall of one of the children's bathrooms. Center to repair the wall and provide documentation”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “Several children are missing lead evaluations”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(3)

      “Several children are missing the medical evaluation signed by the physician”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(1-2)

      “Several children are missing the parents statement of the medical form.”
  3. May 13, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.10.04A

      “Center did spay aerosol modge podge on craft items in the staff bathroom.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.02D(3)(a)

      “Staff advise that there are times in the morning when infants are present with only one staff member. Center to ensure that 2 staff are present whenever infants are present.”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)

      “Center has not been practicing disaster drills. Center to conduct a drill and submit proof.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.01A(1)

      “There is chipping paint on the wall of one of the children's bathrooms. Center to repair the wall and provide documentation”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “Several children are missing lead evaluations”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(3)

      “Several children are missing the medical evaluation signed by the physician”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(1-2)

      “Several children are missing the parents statement of the medical form.”
  4. Jul 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(3)

      “Three children will need the Health Assessment (page 2) completed by a physician. The facility is to submit verification of the completed Health Assessment forms to OCC.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(1-2)

      “One child will need the Health Assessment (page 1) completed by the child's parent/guardian. The facility is to submit verification of the completed Health Assessment form 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 Little Owl's Early Learning Center

Is Little Owl's Early Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Little Owl's Early Learning Center last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Owl's Early Learning Center 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 Little Owl's Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Owl's Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (240) 967-5419 to ask.

What is Little Owl's Early Learning Center's phone number?

(240) 967-5419.

Where is Little Owl's Early Learning Center?

Oakland, MD 21550.

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