Wonders Child Care at Bethesda
ARLINGTON ROAD, BETHESDA, MD 20814Childery 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.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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 127
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 30, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed 1 Instance of a Missing Emergency Form, and 5 Instances of Incomplete Emergency Forms13A.16.03.04C
LS observed 1 instance of a missing emergency form, and 5 instances of incomplete emergency forms. Missing information includes enrollment date, weekly schedule, authorized daily pickup, home address, physician information, emergency contact address, and annual updates.
- LS Observed 1 Instance of a Missing Health Inventory Part 1 Form.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
- LS Observed the First Aid Kit Was Missing Tweezers and a Whistle13A.16.10.02E
LS observed the first aid kit was missing tweezers and a whistle. Facility is asked to ensure all first aid kits have standardized supplies that match the most current first aid supply list on the MSDE website.
Nov 21, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed That the Most Recently Submitted Fire Permit Does Not List the Media Center as Room…13A.16.02.03C(4)
Licensing specialist observed that the most recently submitted Fire Permit does not list the media center as room approved for child care use. This room was previously approved by the OCC as auxiliary space, but is now being used by the facility as a main room. Facility is asked to contact the fire
- Facility Is Asked to Organize the Director Training Files So That All Trainings Are Properly Documented on The…13A.16.06.05C(1)
Facility is asked to organize the director training files so that all trainings are properly documented on the professional development plan forms, certificates are organized in chronological order and are properly anchored, and that the total hours are documented for all current staff members for t
- Facility Is Asked to Organize the Teacher Training Files So That All Trainings Are Properly Documented on The…13A.16.06.10C(1)
Facility is asked to organize the Teacher training files so that all trainings are properly documented on the professional development plan forms, certificates are organized in chronological order and are properly anchored, and that the total hours are documented for all current staff members for th
- Facility Is Asked to Organize the Aide Training Files So That All Trainings Are Properly Documented on the Professional…13A.16.06.12B(1)
Facility is asked to organize the Aide training files so that all trainings are properly documented on the professional development plan forms, certificates are organized in chronological order and are properly anchored, and that the total hours are documented for all current staff members for their
Nov 28, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed 5 Instances of Children's Emergency Cards in Need of Annual Updates13A.16.03.04C
Licensing specialist observed 5 instances of children's emergency cards in need of annual updates. The facility is asked to follow-up with the parents.
- Licensing Specialist Observed That the First Aid Kit Was Missing Various Sizes of Gauze Pads13A.16.10.02E
Licensing specialist observed that the first aid kit was missing various sizes of gauze pads, liquid fragrance free soap, paper towels, and disposable washcloths. All items except for the liquid soap were found and added to the first aid kit during the inspection. In addition, one of the kits was st
- Licensing Specialist Observed That the Milk Being Used Was 2% Milk. Facility Is Asked to Purchase 1% Low-fat Milk Going Forward.13A.16.12.01A(4)
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