Alef Bet Montessori School
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- Recognized by Association Montessori International / USA (AMI/USA).
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Sink Being Used in the FACP Room13A.16.05.01B
Licensing specialist observed a sink being used in the FACP room. This room shall remain locked and closed and is not an approved area for children in care.
Oct 30, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Several Children Missing Physician Information13A.16.03.04C
Licensing specialist observed several children missing physician information, authorized pick up personnel, date and signature by the parent, annual updates and emergency contact information on emergency cards.
- Facility Has Free Range Chickens That Were Amongst the Children in the Outdoor Play Area13A.16.10.04A
Facility has free range chickens that were amongst the children in the outdoor play area. Facility shall assure that the free range chickens are not roaming while children are in the outdoor area.
Aug 25, 20231 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed 2 Bathrooms Which Did Not Have Paper Towels Available to Children. Corrected.13A.16.05.08I