Kids Adventures at Wheaton Woods Before and After Care
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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- 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 1 inspection since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Medication Administration (2). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 9, 20234 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Specialists Observed an Epi-Pen and an Inhaler Used for Children in Care That Expired in March 202313A.16.11.04E(1)(c)
Specialists observed an Epi-Pen and an Inhaler used for children in care that expired in March 2023. Facility is asked to return the expired medication to the parents and obtain a new prescription and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.
- Specailists Were Unable to Obtain Original13A.16.03.06A(1)
Specailists were unable to obtain original, notarized Release of Information for three staff members that allegedly began working at the facility as early as November 2022. Facility is asked to send the original forms 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 February 2023. Facility is reminded that they have five days to notify the OCC of the end date of an employee.
- Specialists Observed Five Children Missing the Received Date of the Medication by the Facility13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
Specialists observed five children missing the received date of the medication by the facility. Facility was able to fill out the information for three children at the time of the inspection and is asked to complete the other two forms and submit a letter of corrections.