White Oak Winners WOW
Data last updated · May 2026
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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (out of 5) and NAEYC accreditation. 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 5 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- 161
- 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 4, 20243 Findings3 Important
- The Operator Shall Designate Space for Mothers to Breastfeed or Express Breast Milk That Does Not Currently Have Access…13A.16.05.03C(2)
The operator shall designate space for mothers to breastfeed or express breast milk that does not currently have access to an electrical outlet. The center provided a work order which has been submitted to the building facilities entity GSA/FDA to install electricity. The water is available in a
- A Playground to Parking Lot Access Door (With Alarm) Has Wooden Pieces Which Are Not Fully Attached, and May Present A…13A.16.05.12D
A playground to parking lot access door (with alarm) has wooden pieces which are not fully attached, and may present a hazard to children by falling onto them. Center provided a work order at inspection requesting the repair by the building facilities entity GSA/FDA.
- LS Observed Cleaning Products Under a Sink, Which Were Accessible to Children. Corrected by Removing at Inspection.13A.16.10.04A
Aug 1, 20234 Findings4 Important
- LS Observed a Number of Emergency Cards Which Were Not Maintained with All Required Information13A.16.03.04C
LS observed a number of emergency cards which were not maintained with all required information. LS supplied a written list of the children's emergency cards which were missing information to the center.
- LS Observed Several Children's Records Which Did Not Contain All Parts of the Health Assessment as Required13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
LS observed several children's records which did not contain all parts of the health assessment as required. LS supplied a written list of the children's records which were missing information, to the center.
- LS Observed Several Children's Records Which Did Not Contain All Parts of the Health Assessment as Required13A.16.03.04D(3)
LS observed several children's records which did not contain all parts of the health assessment as required. LS supplied a written list of the children's records which were missing information, to the center.
- LS Observed Several Children's Records Which Did Not Contain the Appropriate Lead Tests13A.16.03.04E
LS observed several children's records which did not contain the appropriate lead tests. LS supplied a written list of the children's records which were missing information, to the center.