Kids Adventures at Wayside
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Maryland's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Maryland caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:3, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Maryland EXCELS Level 1 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7) and Children's Records & Files (6). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 1, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Licensing Specialist Reviewed Several Children's Files That Were Missing the Second Page of the Emergency Form13A.16.03.04C
Licensing Specialist reviewed several children's files that were missing the second page of the emergency form. Facility is asked to get corrections and submit photographic proof via email.
- Licensing Specialist Reviewed One Child's File That Was Missing Part I of the Health Inventory13A.16.03.04D(3)
Licensing Specialist reviewed one child's file that was missing part I of the health inventory. Facility is asked to get corrections and submit photographic proof via email.
- Licensing Specialist Observed New Staff That Started in February13A.16.03.06A(1)
Licensing Specialist observed new staff that started in February. Facility is reminded they must inform the Office of Child Care within 5 days of hiring new staff.
Aug 2, 202310 Findings10 Important
- Ls Did Not Observe Evidence of Each Child Has Having All of This Required Information.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Did Not Observe Evidence of at Parent Provided Statement of the Child's Health for at Least One Child.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
- LS Did Not Observe Evidence of at Medical Evaluation Provided by a Physician for at Least One Child.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- LS Did Not Observe Evidence of Age Appropriate Lead Screenings for at Least One Child.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Did Not Receive or Observe Evidence of a Current and Complete Personnel List.13A.16.03.05A
- LS Did Not Observe All Evidence of This Regulation.13A.16.03.05C
- LS Did Not Observe Evidence of This Regulation.13A.16.03.05E
- Licensing Supervisor Did Not Receive Written Notification of the Addition of 7 Staff Members with 5 Days of Occurrence.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Evidence of the Director as Completing the Required 12 Hours of Approved Continued Training.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Evidence of Each Child Care Teacher as Completing the Required 12 Hours of Approved Continued Training.13A.16.06.09C