Almesht Berkenhe
BALLINGER TERRACE, BURTONSVILLE, MD 20866Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.2 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 18, 20252 Findings2 Important
- One Emergency Form for a Child in Care Has Not Been Signed and Dated by the Parent or Guardian.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Trampoline in the Outdoor Child Care Space13A.15.05.05A
Licensing specialist observed a trampoline in the outdoor child care space. The outdoor area shall be free from conditions that may be dangerous to the health or safety of children in care.
May 10, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed More Than One Child in Care Without the Appropriate Lead Screening Test.13A.15.03.02B
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe an Emergency and Disaster Plan at the Time of Inspection.13A.15.10.01A(4)
- Licensing Specialist Observed Poisonous Cleaning Products in the Child Care Bathroom at the Time of Inspection.13A.15.10.02
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