Small Wonders Child 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.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 1 (out of 5) and NAEYC accreditation. 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)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
- 88
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (10), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 7, 20259 Findings9 Important
- LS Has Not Received a Current Personnel List From the Facility.13A.16.03.05A
- LS Observed That 2 New Employees Were Hired Without Notification to the OCC.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- LS Did Not Observe the Continued Training Hours Necessary for a Director.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Continued Training Hours From Preschool Teachers.13A.16.06.09C
- LS Did Not Observe the Continued Training Hours Needed for School-age Teachers.13A.16.06.10C(1)
- LS Has Not Observed BHS Training Completed by Aides.13A.16.06.12A(3)
- LS Did Not Observe the Necessary Continued Training Hours Required for Aides.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- LS Did Not Observe AM and PM Outdoor Time for Students.13A.16.09.01A(7)
- LS Did Not Observe Snack Times Posted on the Schedule. and Feeding Times Were More Than Three Hours Apart.13A.16.12.01C
Sep 30, 20245 Findings5 Important
- The LS Did Not Observe Staffing Patterns in Two of the Three Rooms, and in One Room, the LS Observed an Outdated Staffing Pattern.13A.16.03.05B
- LS Observed 1 Sliding Board Cracked Toward the Bottom of the Slide13A.16.05.12E
LS observed 1 sliding board cracked toward the bottom of the slide. LS also observed 1 climbing equipment broken with sharp edges and 1 plank in the fence that need to be replaced.
- LS Did Not Observe Training Completed for the July 2023-June 2024 Year.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Continued Training Completed by All Teachers.13A.16.06.09C
- LS Did Not Observe Continued Training Hours for All Aides.13A.16.06.12B(1)