Wee Care Best-Hampstead
NORTH MAIN STREET, HAMPSTEAD, MD 21074Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 64
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 6, 20253 Findings3 Important
- A Staff Member Observed Another Staff Member Yelling at a Child No and You Can't Do That13A.16.07.03A(2)
A staff member observed another staff member yelling at a child No and you can't do that. Then grabbed his hands to pull him off the bars. She then moved him while still holding his hands about 5 feet from the playset. Child started walking back to the rail. The staff member hurried and went to sit
- The Program Had 15 Incidents in the Toddler Room in a 30 Day Period. Please Submit a Correction Plan to the Office of Child Care.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
- A Staff Member Observed Another Staff Member Yelling at a Child No and You Can't Do That13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
A staff member observed another staff member yelling at a child No and you can't do that. Then grabbed his hands to pull him off the bars. She then moved him while still holding his hands about 5 feet from the playset. Child started walking back to the rail. The staff member hurried and went to sit
Jul 23, 20253 Findings3 Important
- A Child Was in Care That Did Not Have the Medical, Immunizations, and Lead Screening13A.16.03.02A
A child was in care that did not have the medical, immunizations, and lead screening. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of documents to the office of Chiid care..
- Three Children Did Not Have Doctors Information on Emergency Cards13A.16.03.04C
Three children did not have doctors information on emergency cards. Please submit copies of corrected emergency cards to the Office of Child Care.
- An Aide Started on 11.18.24 and Did Not Have Basic Health and Safety13A.16.06.12A(3)
An aide started on 11.18.24 and did not have Basic Health and Safety. The employee is registered for the Basic Health and Safety training. Please submit a copy of the training certificate upon completion.
Sep 16, 20245 Findings5 Important
- The Cook Started in November 2023 and the Program Did Not Notify the Office of Child Care13A.16.03.06A(1)
The cook started in November 2023 and the program did not notify the Office of Child Care. Director gave the specialist a notarized release at time of inspection and a personnel form.
- An Individual Started Work in July 2024 and Did Not Have a Medical on Site13A.16.06.04A(1)
An individual started work in July 2024 and did not have a medical on site. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the medical to the Office of Child care.
- An Employee Was Hired in January 2024 and Did Not Complete Basic Health and Safety Training13A.16.06.12A(3)
An employee was hired in January 2024 and did not complete Basic Health and Safety training. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care.
- A Cook Was Hired in November 2024 and Was Not Cleared by the Office of Child Care The Office of Child Care Has Received…13A.16.07.06A
A cook was hired in November 2024 and was not cleared by the Office of Child Care The Office of Child care has received her prints and a release was given at time of inspection.
- Hand Sanitizer and Hand Lotion Was Sitting on the Shelf Accessible to Children in Room 313A.16.10.04A
Hand sanitizer and hand lotion was sitting on the shelf accessible to children in Room 3. Director removed the items and made them not accessible to children at time of inspection.
Sep 28, 20233 Findings3 Important
- A Child Was Missing the Parents Portion of Health Inventory13A.16.03.02A
A child was missing the parents portion of health inventory. A child did not have a health inventory (parents portion and medical ) and immuniczations in file. Please submit copies of health papers to the Office of Chlid Care.
- Two Children Did Not Have Lead Screenings at 12 Months. Please Submit Copies of Lead Screenings Immediately.13A.16.03.04E
- The Bathroom Did Not Have a Tight Fitting Lid for Diapers. Program Ordered a Tight Fitting Lid at Time of Inspection..13A.16.05.11D(2)
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