Wilde Lake Childrens Nursery
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.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.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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 18
- 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (12), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 7, 202614 Findings14 Important
- LS Reviewed the Fire and Disaster Drill Logs for 2024, 2025, and 2026. No Disaster Drills Are Completed.13A.16.03.03B(4)
- Facility Did Not Have the Consumer Education Pamphlet Available for Reference to Parents.13A.16.03.03C
- LS Reviewed the Personnel List at the Facility Which Had Not Been Provided to LS for Review and Individuals on the List…13A.16.03.05A
LS reviewed the personnel list at the facility which had not been provided to LS for review and individuals on the list were not reported to the office for clearance.
- LS Observed Staff Listed on the Personnel List That Have Not Been Cleared by the Office and No Release Has Been…13A.16.03.06A(1)
LS observed staff listed on the personnel list that have not been cleared by the office and no release has been received. LS observed the parent volunteer 1203 has individuals that have not been reported to the office and not been cleared.
- LS Has Not Yet Received 1203 for Volunteers and Other Personnel13A.16.03.06A(2)
LS has not yet received 1203 for volunteers and other personnel. LS observed the parent volunteer 1203 has individuals that have not been reported to the office and not been cleared.
- LS Reviewed Trainings at the Facility but Had Not Received Documentation for Director as Evidence That the Director Qualifications Are Met.13A.16.03.06B
- Facility Had Not Send the 1203 and Documents to the Office for Clearance13A.16.06.03A
Facility had not send the 1203 and documents to the office for clearance. Three individuals present today were not reported for clearance. LS was able to get them cleared during the inspection.
- The New Director Had Not Submitted Qualifying Documents.13A.16.06.05B(2)
- The New Director Had Not Submitted Qualifying Documents.13A.16.06.05B(3)
- The New Director Had Not Submitted Qualifying Documents.13A.16.06.05B(4)
- The New Director Had Not Submitted Qualifying Documents.13A.16.06.05B(5)
- The New Director Had Not Submitted Qualifying Documents.13A.16.06.05B(6)
- The Director Had Not Submitted Qualifying Documents.13A.16.06.06B
- LS Reviewed the Volunteers on the 1203 to Find Many That Were Not Reported to the Office and Did Not Have Documentation…13A.16.06.15B
LS reviewed the volunteers on the 1203 to find many that were not reported to the office and did not have documentation to clear them for access.