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Little Stars Learning Center Inc

Columbia, MD · Howard County
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1.0 (1 review)
5265 Eliots Oak Road, Columbia, MD 21044
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Quick Facts

Capacity
61 children
Age range (listing information)
2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
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Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (410) 992-3999
5265 Eliots Oak Road
Columbia, MD 21044
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✓ Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
156665
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County

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Nikki Wilburn
2013-08-15 13:52:16
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I would NOT recommend this place to anyone. My daughter was three years old when she started and she was there less than a year before I put her somewhere else. There is absolutely no consistency at this center from the curriculum to the staff. In less than a year there were 3 directors and my daughter had about 4 different lead teachers. The last lead teacher being fresh out of high school with no teaching experience. My daughter never really felt comfortable because the turn over was so high. The only person that my daughter felt close to and that was always there was Ms. Keisha who was absolutely wonderful. Every once in a while they would send out a calendar of events but they would eventually steer away from the schedule. Sometimes they would send out a weekly homework packet but even that died quickly. Whenever I would pick my daughter up they were either running around playing with no engagement from the staff or they were in circle time singing the very same songs, day after day. When my daughter was having a difficult time with potty training. When she would have accidents she was never properly cleaned and still had feces on her. Once the school had to close early because the state shut them down because there flooring was not up to code. This is a matter of public record.

My daughter is in a wonderful facility now. They have a monthly schedule that they stick to with weekly themes. My daughter comes home every day talking about something new that she learned. The teachers are engaging and they are there to teach. They are organized and structured. There is no doubt in my mind that when its time for her to start school she will be ready. I cant say the same about Little Stars!!!

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About the Provider

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At Little Stars we believe childhood should be a pleasant, joyful experience. We are dedicated to creating an environment that develops children's individuality by encouraging their growth emotionally, physically, socially, and intellectually.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2026-04-10 Full 13A.16.03.03B(4) Corrected
Findings: The program only completed 1 emergency disaster drill and needs to complete a second drill.
2026-04-10 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: There is one child who needs the emergency card updated.
2026-04-10 Full 13A.16.03.04D(3) Corrected
Findings: One child's health inventory part 2 completed by the doctor was not fully completed.
2026-04-10 Full 13A.16.03.04E Corrected
Findings: There is 1 child who needs lead testing completed and 2 children who needs the 2nd lead testing completed.
2026-04-10 Full 13A.16.03.05A Corrected
Findings: The program needs a complete and current personnel list.
2026-04-10 Full 13A.16.03.05C Corrected
Findings: There are two staff members who do not have criminal background checks in their files
2026-04-10 Full 13A.16.06.02 Corrected
Findings: There are three staff members that need the orientation to COMAR completed for this site.
2026-04-10 Full 13A.16.06.09C Open
Findings: 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.
2026-04-10 Full 13A.16.06.12B(1) Corrected
Findings: There are 2 aides who need to complete a professional development plan and 6 hours of training.
2026-04-10 Full 13A.16.06.12B(2) Corrected
Findings: There are 2 aides who need to complete a professional development plan
2026-04-10 Full 13A.16.06.12B(3) Corrected
Findings: There are three aides who need to complete the basic health and safety update for 2025.
2026-04-10 Full 13A.16.10.02E Corrected
Findings: The first aid kit needs the following items: Liquid fragrance free soap, adhesive tape (hypo-allergenic) and a whistle.
2026-04-10 Full 13A.16.11.04A(1)(a) Corrected
Findings: The medication authorization form for two children was not signed by the parents.
2026-04-10 Full 13A.16.11.04A(3) Corrected
Findings: 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.
2023-05-24 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.12B(1) Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe continued training for 3 aides at the center - send training to OCC
2023-05-24 Mandatory Review 13A.16.07.06D(1) Corrected
Findings: LS observed 2 staff not reported to OCC at the center today and 1 staff who has left the center - send notarized Release to OCC and all qualifying paperwork to OCC - corrected during the inspection
2022-05-12 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: LS observed emergency cards needing doctor's information - JO, AJ, ZM, MS, LM, AC, SG, AW - LS observed emergency cards needing an annual update - HG,, LM, AE - complete emergency cards and send a copy to OCC
2022-05-12 Full 13A.16.03.04D(3) Corrected
Findings: LS observed the Health Inventory missing for ZD, LM - complete and send a copy to OCC
2022-05-12 Full 13A.16.03.04E Corrected
Findings: LS observed lead addendum missing for LM, ZD - complete and send copy to OCC
2022-05-12 Full 13A.16.03.04G Corrected
Findings: LS observed Immunization records missing for ZD, JK - complete and send a copy to OCC
2022-05-12 Full 13A.16.05.12D Corrected
Findings: LS observed a section of the fence, picture taken, where the wire screening has become detached - Repair and send a picture of the new fence section to OCC
2022-05-12 Full 13A.16.06.05C(1) Corrected
Findings: Staff Carolyn Jones needs 12 hours of continued training -m submit to OCC documented on a Professional Development Plan
2022-05-12 Full 13A.16.06.09C Corrected
Findings: LS observed staff Samia Arshid and Chanel Kelly need 12 hours of continued training - complete training, send to OCC and document on a professional development plan
2022-05-12 Full 13A.16.06.12B(1) Corrected
Findings: LS observed staff Perfume Shoukat needing 6 hours of continued training - complete training and send to OCC documented on a Professional Development Plan
2022-05-12 Full 13A.16.10.02E Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe rolled gauze and fragrance free soap in the first aid kit - send pictures to OCC showing items
2021-12-09 Complaint 13A.16.03.06A(1) Corrected
Findings: LS observed 2 staff previously unreported during the inspection today - both staff left the center during the inspection - OCC will notify the center when the staff are clear and then the staff
2021-12-09 Complaint 13A.16.03.06E(2) Corrected
Findings: LS discussed the complaint allegations with staff Carolyn Jones - the center did not notify OCC about the incident that happened on December 3, 2021 when a child opened the front door and got just outside of the center.
2021-12-09 Complaint 13A.16.07.06A Corrected
Findings: LS discussed the complaint allegations today - Staff Carolyn Jones stated the child pushed the button, opened the door and staff Carolyn Jones was able to hold the hand of the child and return him inside immediately - staff Carolyn Jones stated the child did not get beyond the opening of the door -
2021-12-09 Complaint 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) Corrected
Findings: LS discussed the complaint allegations with staff Carolyn Jones - she stated the child pushed the button and got just outside the front door and then staff Carolyn Jones was able to hold his hand and then lead him back inside. This happened at around 8:00am on Friday December 3, 2021
2021-05-28 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.06A(1) Corrected
Findings: OCCwas not given notice that staff Arianna Briggs-Hall was working at the center
2021-05-28 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.05C(1) Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe continued training for Director Rubina Wadhwa - send proof of 12 hours of continued training to OCC by 6.30.2021
2021-05-28 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.05C(3) Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe COVID training for Director Rubina Wadhwa - send proof to OCC by 6.30.2021
2021-05-28 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.09B Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe continued training for staff Samia Arshid, Elizabeth Gebreves, Carolyn Jones and Chanel Kelly - send proof of continued training to OCC by 6.30.2021. LS did not observe COVID training for staff Samia Arshid, Elizabeth Gebreves, Carolyn Jones and Chanel Kelly - send proof of continued training to OCC by 6.30.2021
2021-05-28 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.12B(1) Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe continued training for staff Rashid Qazi, Perfume Shoukat and Zubin Syed - send proof of training to OCC by 6.30.2021
2021-05-28 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.12B(3) Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe COVID training for staff Rashid Qazi and Zubin Syed - send proof of training to OCC by 6.30.2021
2021-05-28 Mandatory Review 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) Corrected
Findings: LS observed staff Perfume Shoukat, an aide in a room with 2 preschool children during the inspection -
2021-05-28 Mandatory Review 13A.16.08.02B Corrected
Findings: LS observed staff Perfume Shoukat, an aide in a room with 2 preschool children during the inspection -
2020-10-20 Full 13A.16.02.03C(3)(a) Corrected
Findings: OCC did not receive notarized Release forms for all staff - send notarized Release forms for all staff -
2020-10-20 Full 13A.16.02.03C(3)(b) Corrected
Findings: OCC did not receive a current copy of the worker's compensation insurance - send a copy of the current worker's compensation insurance to OCC
2020-10-20 Full 13A.16.11.04F(1) Corrected
Findings: LS discussed medication training and that the personnel list and staffing pattern do not show a staff member scheduled with the children who has the medication training - Director Rubina Wadhwa and staff Carolyn Jones have the medication training but are not on the staffing pattern - re-submit the staffing pattern to show Rubina and Carolyn covering all the hours the center is open to ensure medication administration coverage as required by regulation.
2019-05-24 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.06A(2) Corrected
Findings: The Assistant Director confirmed that three staff members are no longer employed. The OCC was not notified. Submit Personnel List with specific (month/day/year) end date.
2019-05-24 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2019-05-24 Mandatory Review 13A.16.10.04A Corrected
Findings: Observed hand sanitizer pumps and insect spray accessible to children. All items were made inaccessible during the inspection.
2019-05-24 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.12A(3) Corrected
Findings: Reviewed less than six hours of OCC approved training for more than one aide. Submit proof of enrollment and final certificates upon receipt.
2019-05-24 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.06A(1) Corrected
Findings: A Personnel List with one staff member was not submitted, as noted on the Notice of Noncompliance and Warning letter, dated August 12, 2018. The Assistant Director also confirmed one new staff member. The OCC was not notified. Submit a complete and current Personnel List with all staff members, paid or unpaid.
2019-05-24 Mandatory Review 13A.16.08.08B(2)(b) Corrected
Findings: Observed three aides present upon arrival. The Assistant Director arrived to the Facility within 10 minutes of the Specialist's arrival. Submit written statement ensuring compliance.
2018-04-30 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: It was observed that not all emergency cards have been updated. At least one was not signed and dated. Review all emergency cards and update as needed. Correct by 5/6/18.
2018-04-30 Full 13A.16.03.04D Corrected
Findings: It was observed that not all children had medicals in their files. Review all files and correct by 5/6/18.
2018-04-30 Full 13A.16.03.04D(3) Corrected
Findings: It was observed that not all children had medicals in their files. Review all files and correct by 5/6/18.
2018-04-30 Full 13A.16.03.05E Corrected
Findings: Facility has not been keeping a written record of when substitutes work. Correct by 5/6/18.
2018-04-30 Full 13A.16.03.06A(1) Corrected
Findings: There is a person on the staffing pattern that is unknown to the OCC. Submit all required paperwork by 5/2/18.

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