Kids Adventures at Wheaton Woods
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.4 / 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.3 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 15
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 (6) and Children's Records & Files (3). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 16, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed 8 Out of 10 Files That Need Emergency Information Updated.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed 2 Out of 10 Files That Were Missing the Physician's Signature on the Health Assessment Forms.13A.16.03.04D(3)
Jun 9, 20237 Findings7 Important
- Specialists Observed Three Emergency Forms That Had Not Been Updated Within the Last Year13A.16.03.04C
Specialists observed three emergency forms that had not been updated within the last year. Facility is asked to review all child forms for completion and submit a letter of corrections.
- Specialists Observed Two Present Staff Members and One Staff Member That Was Not Present at the Facility That Allegedly…13A.16.03.06A(1)
Specialists observed two present staff members and one staff member that was not present at the facility that allegedly began working at the facility as early as January 2023. Facility is asked to submit the original notarized Release of Information for these staff members to the OCC.
- Specialists Were Informed at the Time of the Inspection That Two Staff Members No Longer Worked at the Facility As…13A.16.03.06A(2)
Specialists were informed at the time of the inspection that two staff members no longer worked at the facility as early as January 2023. Facility is asked to submit the second page of the personnel list to remove the staff members.
- Specialists Were Unable to Review Proof of Staff Orientation for Three Staff Members That Allegedly Began Working As…13A.16.06.02
Specialists were unable to review proof of staff orientation for three staff members that allegedly began working as early as January 2023. Facility is asked to submit a copy of the signed staff orientation forms to the OCC.
- Specialists Were Unable to Obtain a Current Medical Evaluation for One Staff Member at the Time of the Inspection13A.16.06.04A(4)
Specialists were unable to obtain a current medical evaluation for one staff member at the time of the inspection. Facility is asked to have the staff member complete a current medical evaluation and submit a copy to the OCC.
- Specialists Were Unable to Review Proof of More Than Three Hours of Approved Continued Training Completed by The…13A.16.06.05C(1)
Specialists were unable to review proof of more than three hours of approved continued training completed by the Director. Facility is asked to have the director complete 9 more hours of training and submit a copy training certificates to the OCC.
- Specialists Were Unable to Review Proof of a Completed Professional Development Plan for the Director for the 2021-2022…13A.16.06.05C(2)
Specialists were unable to review proof of a completed professional development plan for the Director for the 2021-2022 time frame at the time of the inspection. Facility is asked to have the Director complete the form and submit a copy to the OCC.