Wanda Jones
JOHNSON RD, SALISBURY, MD 21804Childery 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
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 16, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Specialist Could Not Confirm That the Fire Drills and Emergency Drills Have Been Conducted.13A.15.10.01A(3)
- Specialist Could Not Confirm the Annual Update on the Emergency Preparedness Plan.13A.15.10.01A(4)
Apr 3, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Specialist Reminded the Provider That a Child Should Not Be Subjected to Any Type of Abuse13A.15.07.01
Specialist reminded the provider that a child should not be subjected to any type of abuse, neglect, mental injury, or injurious by anyone associated with the child care program.
- A Guest in the Providers Home Did Not Follow the Discipline Policy as Set by the Provider and Possibly Subjected A…13A.15.07.03
A guest in the providers home did not follow the discipline policy as set by the provider and possibly subjected a child in care to abuse, neglect, and injurious treatment.
Dec 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Provider Will Need to Update the Emergency Cards for 9 Children.13A.15.03.04A(3)
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