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Little Smiles With Big Dreams Learning Center

CONTINUING - FULL

5505 Ritchie Hwy, Brooklyn, MD 21225, USA

Regulated/Licensed in Anne Arundel County County, Maryland

20Elevated Risk
Child care agency
4.0(20)Yelp(0)
Regulated/Licensed
Hours
6:30 AM–5 PM
Licensed for
55 children

The public record

License number
1746216788800x321092337558108300
License status
CONTINUING - FULL
License type
Regulated/Licensed
Licensed capacity
55 children
Address
5505 Ritchie Hwy, Brooklyn, MD 21225, USA
County
Anne Arundel County County
Website
Not listed
License issued
December 29, 2016
License expires
November 30, 2026

Hours

Listed on Google

Mon
6:30 AM–5 PM
Tue
6:30 AM–5 PM
Wed
6:30 AM–5 PM
Thu
6:30 AM–5 PM
Fri
6:30 AM–5 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

What Maryland licensed

Licence type
Continuing - Full
Status on record
In Good Standing
First licensed
December 29, 2016
Licence runs through
November 30, 2026
Licensed infant places
5
Licensed school-age places
8
Schedule
Full Year
Family Network region
Central Maryland South

Maryland publishes an infant band and a school-age band and no others, so these are not a total capacity and say nothing about toddler or preschool places.

Amenities and accessibility

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

How the reviews split

The 4.0 average comes from 20 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star15
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star0
  • 1 star5

From Google

Recent parent reviews

  • I couldn’t be happier with this daycare! The staff truly care about the kids and create such a warm, safe, and nurturing environment. Our child looks forward to going every day, which says a lot. The teachers are attentive, communicative, and clearly passionate about what they do. On top of that, the pricing is very reasonable compared to other centers in the area. It’s such a relief knowing our child is in excellent hands. Highly recommend to any parents looking for quality care!

    Kayla McMillonMar 13, 2026
  • As a first-time mom, I had a lot of anxiety about sending my son to daycare. From the very first day I spoke with Ms. Lakyisha, I immediately felt more at ease. Ms. Lakyisha and her team are truly amazing. She goes above and beyond to support families, and the communication is outstanding. My son is so happy here, and that means everything to me. I have never had any issues with communication—Ms. Lakyisha responds within minutes and is always available when we need her. We couldn’t be happier with this place. ❤️

    Samantha ScheitenMar 2, 2026
  • Little Smiles with Big Dreams has been an absolute blessing for our family. My 10 month old son has been there for several months, and it truly feels like he’s part of a second family. The staff are so loving, kind, and sincere. You can tell they genuinely care about each child. I’m so grateful for the warmth, patience, and love they show every single day - not just his specific teachers but ALL of the staff. Finding a daycare we could trust was so hard, but we couldn’t imagine a better place for him to grow and thrive. Highly recommend!

    Davida GuthrieJan 12, 2026
  • My son has been going here for almost a year now and all I can say is that they are all amazing. He's learning so much. Would totally recommend it to anyone. I've read the the other reviews regarding construction, I went through it my self but I was patient, I understand how everything goes and it wasn't their fault. I am fully aware of how business works and anytime there's a change protocols need to be follow and everything most be according to C.O.MA.R and its not easy getting approvals, permits and waiting for the city to review and approve takes time. They were anticipating a date and it didn't go that way but things happened. I'm Glad they did approved it and my son was able to start because my son is having such a great time there. He is well taken care of. Yes there's no access to cameras for the parents but they update you on everything and even add pictures of your child throughout the day on the app.

    Karen TejadaNov 12, 2025
  • My son attended this center since he was weeks old all the way up until Kindergarten. There was not a time I never felt that was my son was unsafe. All the teachers were very caring and always kept me update to date with any changes. They also provided updates on the new curriculum your child would be focusing on. Yes, your child will be learning! My son was able to write his name and identify some site words prior to him turning 4. He was able to read a level one book almost on his own before graduating to Kindergarten. There are also a lot of field trips and activities they planned, especially in the summer. I am so glad my son went here and will forever be thankful for the love and care they showed my child while he was with them!

    Maya BrownAug 29, 2025
  • I wish I would have read the review from Dennis two weeks ago. My child was supposed to start this daycare in December around the 19th. I triple checked that everything would be okay before switching the daycare vouchers over. They then told me he would be able to start the day after MLK Day due to construction. When that day came, there was confusion on who gave me that start date. Just for FEBRUARY to come and be told they are unsure when my child can start. Instead of constantly postponing start dates, an honest conversation about availability could’ve been had. You, the director, really dropped the ball on this one. I thought this daycare would be a good fit because my aunt personally knows you and I know someone who sends their child there. A TRUE conversation about your openings and availability could have avoided all of this. Instead, I had to call and find out you sent in a “no longer care” form. My child has been out of childcare for 2 months waiting to start somewhere that never had any openings. Not leaving this comment because “things didn’t go my way,” as you told Dennis, but shedding light to other parents who need urgent childcare so they won’t waste their time.

    Maree SanchezFeb 16, 2025

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.

Questions parents ask about Little Smiles With Big Dreams Learning Center

Is Little Smiles With Big Dreams Learning Center a licensed child care provider in Maryland?

Yes. Little Smiles With Big Dreams Learning Center holds Maryland licence 1746216788800x321092337558108300, listed as "CONTINUING - FULL" by the Office of Child Care, Maryland State Department of Education in Anne Arundel County. The licence is recorded as Continuing - Full, running to November 30, 2026. Confirm current standing with the Office of Child Care before enrolling.

What does Maryland record about Little Smiles With Big Dreams Learning Center's standing?

Maryland records Little Smiles With Big Dreams Learning Center's status as "In Good Standing". That is a single status field in a snapshot, not a compliance history, and it is not the same as a clean inspection record. Maryland publishes inspection findings separately at checkccmd.org and they are not included here.

How many children is Little Smiles With Big Dreams Learning Center licensed for?

Maryland's record lists 5 infant places and 8 school-age places for Little Smiles With Big Dreams Learning Center. Those are the only two age bands this dataset publishes, so they are not a total capacity and do not describe toddler or preschool places. Ask the provider for its full licensed capacity.

Does Little Smiles With Big Dreams Learning Center operate all year?

Maryland records Little Smiles With Big Dreams Learning Center as a "Full Year" programme. That is the schedule on the licence record rather than a timetable, so confirm term dates and closures with the provider.

Does this page show inspection results for Little Smiles With Big Dreams Learning Center?

No. Maryland inspects licensed child care programmes and publishes the results through Check Child Care Maryland at checkccmd.org. Those reports are not included here, so nothing on this page reflects Little Smiles With Big Dreams Learning Center's inspection history either way. This page's record comes from Maryland Family Network's LOCATE service, which carries licence and status data rather than inspection findings.

About this record

This page republishes the public license record maintained by the State Department of Education, Office of Child Care. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.

Where this comes from

  1. Primary. The Maryland Family Network LOCATE child care search, licence 1746216788800x321092337558108300. Inspection findings are published separately by the Office of Child Care on Check Child Care Maryland and are not included on this page.
  2. Context. Our explainer on how Maryland daycare licensing and inspections work, and on Maryland child care assistance.

Licensing facts on this page were last checked against the state record on . We republish the public licensing record and label absent fields plainly rather than leaving them blank. Where our data comes from · Report an error