Wanda Snipes
BEECH TREE PARKWAY, UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774Childery 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
- 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- While Conducting a Mandatory Inspection Licensing Specialist Observed 7 Children Without Annually Updated Emergency Forms.13A.15.03.04A(3)
Jun 29, 20235 Findings5 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Fire Drills Recorded. Monthly Fire Drills Are Required to Be Recorded with Date.13A.15.03.03F
- LS Observed That Three (3) Children Are Required to Have Emergency Forms Updated.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- LS Observed a Total of Nine (9) Children in Care Upon Arrival to Conduct Full Inspection13A.15.04.03A
LS observed a total of nine (9) children in care upon arrival to conduct full inspection. LS advised provider that one (1) of the children may not be in attendance because of approved capacity which is for eight (8) children. During inspection, capacity was observed compliant. Corrected on Site.
- LS Did Not Observe Evidence of Current First aid/CPR.13A.15.06.02D(1)
- LS Did Not Observe the Triangular Bandage for First Aid Kit.13A.15.10.01H(1)
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