The Wesley School-Preschool Program
EAST MOUNT HARMONY ROAD, OWINGS, MD 20736Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- School
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 Children's Records & Files (8), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 7, 20266 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Although One Staff Member Has Fingerprints and a Notarized Release of Information on File with OCC, a 1203 to Add Her…13A.17.03.06A(1)
Although one staff member has fingerprints and a notarized release of information on file with OCC, a 1203 to add her was never received. She has been working as a substitute. While on site, the LOC Center provided a 1203 adding the staff member. Therefore, this non-compliance was corrected on-si
- During a Review of All of the Children's Records13A.17.03.02D
During a review of all of the children's records, it was found that three out of the 16 children do not have evidence of any blood lead testing. Please inform the parents of the need for this so that they may give you the results if it has already been performed or so that they may schedule their r
- During a Review of All Children's Files13A.17.03.04C
During a review of all children's files, it was found that six children are missing all of their physician's information on their emergency form. One child is missing his physician's address; another child is missing her physician's phone number and address and another child is missing his parent's
- During a Review of All Children's Files13A.17.03.04D(1)
During a review of all children's files, it was found that a child is missing Health Inventory Part I that is completed by the parent and also counts as the Individual Needs Assessment. Please submit the missing Health Inventory Part I of the identified child on the Health Record Review form to OCC
- During a Review of Employee Files, No MSDE Basic Health and Safety Update Certificates for 2025 Were Found13A.17.03.05B
During a review of employee files, no MSDE Basic Health and Safety Update certificates for 2025 were found. Please have, at least, both teachers complete MSDE's Basic Health and Safety Update as found on the MSDE website and submit the training certificates to OCC for the correction of this non-com
- During a Review of Employee Files, No One Was Found to Have a Current CPR/First Aid Certification13A.17.10.02A(1)
During a review of employee files, no one was found to have a current CPR/First Aid certification. When asked, the Center reports that all staff took the course in August of 2025. However, there is no proof that they have done so. Please contact the person or place that provided the training and
May 16, 20247 Findings7 Important
- During a Review of Children's Emergency Forms13A.17.03.04C
During a review of children's emergency forms, it was found that one 4 year old's emergency form and two 5 year old's emergency forms are missing their physician's information; one 3 year old's, two 4 year old's and one 5 year old's emergency forms are missing their physician's address; one 3 year o
- During a Review of Children's Records13A.17.03.04D(1)
During a review of children's records, it was found that Health Inventory Part I was signed, but not completed by the parent of a 4 year old child. Please have the parent answer all of the questions on the form and send a copy of the updated form to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.
- During a Review of Children's Records13A.17.03.04D(3)
During a review of children's records, it was found that Health Inventory Part II which is completed by the child's physician is missing for a 3 year old child and a 4 year old child. Please have the respective parents contact their child's physician to have Health Inventory Part II completed for t
- During a Review of Children's Records, There Is No Evidence That a 4 Year Old Child Has Had Any Blood Lead Testing13A.17.03.04E
During a review of children's records, there is no evidence that a 4 year old child has had any blood lead testing. Please provide proof of this child having had blood lead testing in the past for the correction of this non-compliance.
- During a Review of Children's Records13A.17.03.04G
During a review of children's records, it was found that immunization records are completely missing for a 4 year old child and for a 5 year old child. Please have the respective parents provide their child's immunization records. It was also found that two children are missing the correct number
- The Center Is Not Maintaining a Substitute Log13A.17.03.05D
The Center is not maintaining a substitute log. Log requirements discussed with the Center. While on-site, the Center developed a substitute log and hung it in the classroom. Therefore, this non-compliance is now corrected.
- In Reviewing Staff Records, It Was Found That Two Staff Medicals Are Over Five Years Old13A.17.06.04A(4)
In reviewing staff records, it was found that two staff medicals are over five years old. Please have staff complete new medicals as soon as possible and submit the original forms to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.
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