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Wendy Dingus

BALSAM RUN, BEL ALTON, MD 20611Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Sep 18, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
5 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.

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  1. Sep 6, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • Upon Inspection of the Den the Licensing Specialist Observed an Outlet with an Adapter That Has 2 Uncapped Electrical…13A.15.05.04B(1)

      Upon inspection of the den the Licensing Specialist observed an outlet with an adapter that has 2 uncapped electrical sockets. Please forward a photo to the OCC displaying that the 2 electrical sockets have been capped.

    • The Licensing Specialist Observed a Variety of Cleaning Products in an Unsecured Cannister Located to the Right Side Of…13A.15.10.02

      The Licensing Specialist observed a variety of cleaning products in an unsecured cannister located to the right side of the entrance to the bathroom. The cleaning products were relocated and made inaccessible to the children in care during the inspection. Going forward please properly store and keep

  2. Sep 19, 20233 Findings3 Important
    • NK (Older Sibling)13A.15.03.04C

      NK (older sibling), NK (younger sibling), CM, RT, AW, OW, and RH do not have evidence of having had a lead blood test done at 24 months of age. Please forward photos to the OCC of the 7 children's lead blood test results.

    • The Provider Did Not Have Paper Towels or Soap in Her First Aid Kit13A.15.10.01H(1)

      The provider did not have paper towels or soap in her first aid kit. Both of these items were added to the provider's first aid kit during the inspection.

    • The Licensing Specialist Observed an Opened Bag of Cough Drops in the Top Drawer of the Dresser Adjacent to the Bathroom13A.15.10.02

      The Licensing Specialist observed an opened bag of cough drops in the top drawer of the dresser adjacent to the bathroom. The cough drops were relocated and made inaccessible to the child care children during the inspection.

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