Wise Choice Child Development Center
PULASKI HIGHWAY, ABINGDON, MD 21009Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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.2 / 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 1 (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 1 (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
- 43
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5), Children's Records & Files (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Reviewed the Child Files and Observed Two Child Missing the Lead Forms.13A.16.03.04E
Oct 7, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Program Had a Staff Working in the 2's Room That Has Not Been Qualified as a Teacher.13A.16.08.02A
- Program Had a Staff Working in the 2's Room That Has Not Been Qualified as a Teacher.13A.16.08.02B
- Program Had a Staff Working in the 2's Room That Has Not Been Qualified as a Teacher.13A.16.08.03A
Apr 2, 20255 Findings5 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Observed the Staffing Patterns and Some Names Did Not Match the Staff in the Room.13A.16.03.05B
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Asked for the Names of the Staff Present One of the Staff Member Have Not Been…13A.16.07.06C
At the time of the inspection the LS asked for the names of the staff present one of the staff member have not been cleared with the agency. Out of state clearances are needed.
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Asked for the Names of the Staff Present and Neither Staff Was a Qualified Teacher.13A.16.08.02B
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Asked for the Names of the Staff Present and Neither Staff Was a Qualified Teacher.13A.16.08.03A
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Observed a Staff Member Leave the Classroom13A.16.08.03C(1)
At the time of the inspection the LS observed a staff member leave the classroom, leaving one staff with 5 children under the age of 2yrs old.
Jul 8, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Staff Working with the Infants and Toddlers Were Unaware of This Requirement; Therefore Did Not Have the Information…13A.16.03.02D(1)
Staff working with the infants and toddlers were unaware of this requirement; therefore did not have the information for all infants and toddlers. Correct immediately.
- Staff Working with the Infant and Toddlers Were Not Aware of the Requirement for an Activity Plan for All Infants And…13A.16.03.02D(2)
Staff working with the infant and toddlers were not aware of the requirement for an activity plan for all infants and toddlers. Correct immediately.
- Four Children Did Not Have Evidence of the Lead Screening Test. Correct Immediately13A.16.03.02E
- Four Week Record of Food Actually Served to the Children Was Not Available. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.03B(3)
- Fire Drills Were Not Conducted Monthly. A Disaster Drill for 2024 Had Not Been Conducted Yet. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.03B(4)
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