Wanda Sykes
ETHELBERT AVENUE, BALTIMORE, MD 21215Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.2 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Provider Did Not Have Proof of MSDE Approved First Aid and CPR Certification.13A.15.06.02D(1)
Mar 6, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Did Not Observe a Health Assessment for All Children Enrolled in Care.13A.15.03.02A
- LS Did Not Observe Rest Furnishings for Six Children 12mos Old and Younger Than 5yrs.13A.15.05.06C(2)
- LS Did Not Observe Safety Pins13A.15.10.01H(1)
LS did not observe safety pins, blunt tip scissors, fragrance-free liquid soap, a triangular bandage, tweezers, or disposable wash clothes in the first aid kit as required by the licensing agency.
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