Wicomico Day School
OLD OCEAN CITY RD., SALISBURY, MD 21804Childery 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
- 375
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 26, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Several Infant/toddler Plans Have Not Been Updated as Required.13A.16.09.02C
- Only One Emergency Drill Was Conducted for 9/24 to 9/25. None Have Been Conducted So Far for 9/25 to 9/26.13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
Mar 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- One Preschool Teacher Did Not Complete the 12 Hours in the Designated Time. She Has Completed It but Was Late13A.16.06.09C
Mar 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Not All Children Under 24 Months Had Developmental Plans nor Were Those That Had Been Completed Updated Every 3 Months.13A.16.09.02C
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