Wise Choice Child Development Center - Abingdon MD Licensed Child Care Center

3709 Pulaski Highway , Abingdon MD 21009
(410) 671-7404

About the Provider

Description: 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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 162293
  • Capacity: 43
  • 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
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Edgewood Elementary (Harford)
  • District Office: Region 11 - North Central Office
  • District Office Phone: (410) 569-2879 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
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.

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