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Wise Choice Child Development Center
Abingdon, MD
· Harford County
3709 Pulaski Highway,
Abingdon, MD 21009
Quick Facts
Capacity
43 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (410) 671-7404
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
162293
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 11 - North Central Office
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About the Provider
A family owned and operated business, Wise Choice Child Development Center is dedicated to excellence. As one of the most affordable development centers in Harford County, our goal is to provide quality child care with a positive educational experience inspiring lifelong learning. Research has shown that babies and toddlers' brains are more flexible than older children's brains with respect to learning and understanding. Offering a holistic curriculum constructed by seasoned professionals, we focus on social-emotional and cognitive development preparing your child for continued growth and success.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Open |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection the LS reviewed the child files and observed two child missing the lead forms. | |||
| 2025-10-07 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: Program had a staff working in the 2's room that has not been qualified as a teacher. | |||
| 2025-10-07 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Program had a staff working in the 2's room that has not been qualified as a teacher. | |||
| 2025-10-07 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: Program had a staff working in the 2's room that has not been qualified as a teacher. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection the LS observed the staffing patterns and some names did not match the staff in the room. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.07.06C | Corrected |
| Findings: 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. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection the LS asked for the names of the staff present and neither staff was a qualified teacher. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection the LS asked for the names of the staff present and neither staff was a qualified teacher. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.03C(1) | Closed |
| Findings: 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. | |||
| 2024-07-08 | Full | 13A.16.03.02D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: 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. | |||
| 2024-07-08 | Full | 13A.16.03.02D(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Staff working with the infant and toddlers were not aware of the requirement for an activity plan for all infants and toddlers. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2024-07-08 | Full | 13A.16.03.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: Four children did not have evidence of the lead screening test. Correct immediately | |||
| 2024-07-08 | Full | 13A.16.03.03B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Four week record of food actually served to the children was not available. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2024-07-08 | Full | 13A.16.03.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Fire drills were not conducted monthly. A disaster drill for 2024 had not been conducted yet. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2023-03-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.01A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, the latch on the gate between rooms 1 and 2 was not working properly and was not a secure barrier. | |||
| 2023-03-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, OM had not completed the BHS as required. | |||
| 2023-03-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the LS arrival, there were 8 two year old's in room 3 with one cleared staff member. JW stated that the other person in the room was there for a training interview. As of that day, OCC had not received paperwork for that person. | |||
| 2023-03-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.07.06C | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the LS arrival, there were 8 two year old's in room 3 with one cleared staff member. JW stated that the other person in the room was there for a training interview. As of that day, OCC had not received paperwork for that person. | |||
| 2023-03-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the LS arrival, there were 8 two year old's in room 3 with one cleared staff member. JW stated that the other person in the room was there for a training interview. As of that day, OCC had not received paperwork for that person. | |||
| 2023-03-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the LS arrival, there were 8 two year old's in room 3 with one cleared staff member. JW stated that the other person in the room was there for a training interview. As of that day, OCC had not received paperwork for that person. | |||
| 2023-03-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the LS arrival, there were 8 two year old's in room 3 with one cleared staff member. JW stated that the other person in the room was there for a training interview. As of that day, OCC had not received paperwork for that person. | |||
| 2023-03-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.03C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the LS arrival, there were 8 two year old's in room 3 with one cleared staff member. JW stated that the other person in the room was there for a training interview. As of that day, OCC had not received paperwork for that person. | |||
| 2022-10-25 | Other | 13A.16.03.05A | Open |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, LS observed 7 two year old children in room 3 with an aide and staff person that OCC had yet to receive any paperwork for. This person therefore, had not been cleared by OCC. | |||
| 2022-10-25 | Other | 13A.16.03.05B | Open |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, the staffing patterns were not up to date. | |||
| 2022-10-25 | Other | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, staff member JM had not been working at the center for 2 weeks (per Ms Wise). OCC had not received notification of the ending of her employment. | |||
| 2022-10-25 | Other | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, LS observed 7 two year old children in room 3 with an aide and staff person that OCC had yet to receive any paperwork for. This person therefore, had not been cleared by OCC. | |||
| 2022-10-25 | Other | 13A.16.06.04A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, LS observed 7 two year old children in room 3 with an aide and staff person that OCC had yet to receive any paperwork for. This person therefore, had not been cleared by OCC. | |||
| 2022-10-25 | Other | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, LS observed 7 two year old children in room 3 with an aide and staff person that OCC had yet to receive any paperwork for. This person therefore, had not been cleared by OCC. | |||
| 2022-03-17 | Full | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Aide KL had 1 of the required training hours for this inspection. | |||
| 2022-03-17 | Full | 13A.16.09.02C | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, operator stated that there were no written activity plans at that time for the 3 infants in care. | |||
| 2021-03-16 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, the IT teacher did not have the 12 hours of training required for this inspection. Email received verifying completed training. | |||
| 2021-03-16 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, the aide did not have 6 hours of the required training, Email was received verifying required training completion. | |||
| 2021-03-16 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, the aide had not completed the required training, Email received verifying completed training. | |||
| 2020-01-28 | Full | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, licensing specialist observed rusty, broken rain downspouts lying on the ground next to an area that the children had accessibility to as they went to the playground outside. Also observed was matting on the ground on part of the playground that was not level to ground and could cause a tripping hazard to the children. | |||
| 2020-01-28 | Full | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, one aide did not have documentation of 6 hours training for the time period of this inspection. Another aide did not have 3 of the 6 hours required for that time period. | |||
| 2020-01-28 | Full | 13A.16.11.04A(1)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, one child did not have OCC medication administration form filled out for a child on prescription medication. | |||
| 2019-01-08 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, 2 teachers had not completed their required training hours. One of the staff needed 8 hours. The other staff was 8 short but had completed 5 of those 8 hours but late. She now, needs to complete 3 hours of training for this inspection. | |||
| 2019-01-08 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Although the director had taken all of her required training, 2 of the 12 required training hours had been taken late for the time period for this inspection. | |||
| 2018-04-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, director stated that two staff had been employed more than 5 working days and had not notified OCC as required. | |||
| 2018-04-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, director stated that the staff member in charge of the two year old room was aide qualified only. Director stated that the staff needed ADA training, had taken it and the director had not sent it into the LS to finish the qualification. | |||
| 2018-04-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.08A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, LS observed one staff member in with 5 children under the age of one year while they were napping and one staff member with 5 toddlers while they were napping. | |||
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