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Wise Choice Child Development Center

Abingdon, MD 21009

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About Wise Choice Child Development Center

Wise Choice Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Abingdon, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for Wise Choice Child Development Center

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Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 7
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Apr 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “At the time of the inspection the LS reviewed the child files and observed two child missing the lead forms.”
  2. Oct 7, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.03A

      “Program had a staff working in the 2's room that has not been qualified as a teacher.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.02B

      “Program had a staff working in the 2's room that has not been qualified as a teacher.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.02A

      “Program had a staff working in the 2's room that has not been qualified as a teacher.”
  3. Apr 2, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.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.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.03A

      “At the time of the inspection the LS asked for the names of the staff present and neither staff was a qualified teacher.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.05B

      “At the time of the inspection the LS observed the staffing patterns and some names did not match the staff in the room.”
  4. Jul 8, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.03.03B(4)

      “Fire drills were not conducted monthly. A disaster drill for 2024 had not been conducted yet. Correct immediately.”
    • Food and nutrition

      13A.16.03.03B(3)

      “Four week record of food actually served to the children was not available. Correct immediately.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.02E

      “Four children did not have evidence of the lead screening test. Correct immediately”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      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.”

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 Wise Choice Child Development Center

Is Wise Choice Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Wise Choice Child Development Center last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Wise Choice Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 4 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 Wise Choice Child Development Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Wise Choice Child Development Center?

Abingdon, MD 21009.

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