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Little Stars Learning Center

Columbia, MD 21044

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About Little Stars Learning Center

Little Stars Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Columbia, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Inspection reports for Little Stars Learning Center

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

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 10, 2026: 14 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 14 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Background checks 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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  1. Apr 10, 2026Inspection14 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.11.04A(3)

      “There is one child who does not have medication on site and a second child has not been approved yet to self carry by the parents.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)

      “The medication authorization form for two children was not signed by the parents.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.10.02E

      “The first aid kit needs the following items: Liquid fragrance free soap, adhesive tape (hypo-allergenic) and a whistle.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12B(3)

      “There are three aides who need to complete the basic health and safety update for 2025.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12B(2)

      “There are 2 aides who need to complete a professional development plan”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12B(1)

      “There are 2 aides who need to complete a professional development plan and 6 hours of training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.09C

      “There are 4 teachers who do not have professional development plans, and 2 teachers need to complete their trainings. There is 1 teacher who needs to complete the basic health and safety 2025 update.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.02

      “There are three staff members that need the orientation to COMAR completed for this site.”
    • Background checks

      13A.16.03.05C

      “There are two staff members who do not have criminal background checks in their files”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.05A

      “The program needs a complete and current personnel list.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “There is 1 child who needs lead testing completed and 2 children who needs the 2nd lead testing completed.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(3)

      “One child's health inventory part 2 completed by the doctor was not fully completed.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “There is one child who needs the emergency card updated.”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.03.03B(4)

      “The program only completed 1 emergency disaster drill and needs to complete a second drill.”

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 Stars Learning Center

Is Little Stars Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Little Stars Learning Center last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on April 10, 2026, with 14 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Little Stars Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 1 of 1 visit 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 Stars Learning Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Little Stars Learning Center?

Columbia, MD 21044.

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