USDA Small Wonders Child Development Center
SUNNYSIDE AVENUE, BELTSVILLE, MD 20705Childery 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 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
- Not Available
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (8). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jul 22, 20258 Findings8 Important
- Specialist Observed One Childs Emergency Form Missing an Authorized Pick Up Person13A.16.03.04C
Specialist observed one childs emergency form missing an authorized pick up person. Specialist observed one childs emergency form missing their physician name and phone number. Specialist observed one childs emergency form missing the parents signature and date. Specialist observed seven emergency f
- Specialist Observed One Childs Emergency Form Missing an Authorized Pick Up Person13A.16.03.04C
Specialist observed one childs emergency form missing an authorized pick up person. Specialist observed one childs emergency form missing their physician name and phone number. Specialist observed one childs emergency form missing the parents signature and date. Specialist observed seven emergency f
- Specialist Observed a Childs File with an Incomplete Part I of the Health Innovatory.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
- Specialist Observed a Childs File with an Incomplete Part I of the Health Innovatory13A.16.03.04D(3)
- Specialist Observed Two Children's File Missing Appropriate Lead Screening.13A.16.03.04E
- Specialist Observed Two Children's File Missing Appropriate Lead Screening.13A.16.03.04E
- Specialist Observed One Childs File Missing Immunization Records.13A.16.03.04G
- Specialist Observed One Childs File Missing Immunization Records.13A.16.03.04G
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