Shenna Wheeler
MAPLE ROAD, SUITLAND, MD 20746Childery Rating: 4/5
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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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Children's Records & Files (2), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Provider Informed Specialist That She Has Not Moved Completely Back Into the Child Care Home.13A.15.03.05C(1)
Apr 30, 20245 Findings5 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Part 1 of the Health Assessment for 6 Children and Part 2 for 6 Children or Immunizations for 6 Children.13A.15.03.02A
- LS Did Not Observe Lead Results for 5 Children.13A.15.03.02B
- LS Did Not Observe the Enrollment Agreement for 1 Child.13A.15.03.03A
- LS Observed 3 Children Under the Age of 2 in Care. Corrected on Site.13A.15.04.03B
- LS Did Not Observe 1 Gauze Roll, Triangular Bandage or Cpr Pocket Mask in the First Aid Kit.13A.15.10.01H(1)
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