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Small Wonders Fun & Learning

Essex, MD 21221 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About Small Wonders Fun & Learning

Small Wonders Fun & Learning is a home daycare in Essex, Maryland. It is registered with the state.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Small Wonders Fun & Learning

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Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered Family Child Care Home
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 24, 2025: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1

For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jul 24, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.15.10.01A(3)

      “Ls observed that fire drills and emergency disater drills were not up to date”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.15.03.04A(3)

      “Ls observed that some emergency cards did not signature they were cut off of the emergency form and some needed updates”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.15.03.04A(3)

      “Ls observed that several emergency cards the signature were missing from the form”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.15.03.03B

      “Ls observed that provider did not have written record of each days attendance in care that is verified by the child's parent”
  2. Jul 24, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.15.10.01A(3)

      “Ls observed that fire drills and emergency disater drills were not up to date”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.15.03.04A(3)

      “Ls observed that some emergency cards did not signature they were cut off of the emergency form and some needed updates”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.15.03.04A(3)

      “Ls observed that several emergency cards the signature were missing from the form”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.15.03.03B

      “Ls observed that provider did not have written record of each days attendance in care that is verified by the child's parent”
  3. Jul 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.15.08.01F

      “LS observed that left 2 children downstairs unattended to answer the front door”

Copied from Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Small Wonders Fun & Learning

Is Small Wonders Fun & Learning licensed?

Yes. Small Wonders Fun & Learning is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.

When was Small Wonders Fun & Learning last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on July 24, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Small Wonders Fun & Learning had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

What are Small Wonders Fun & Learning's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Small Wonders Fun & Learning?

Essex, MD 21221. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care (license and visits).