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Childery

Alpha Best@ Apple Grove Elementary

BELLEFIELD DRIVE, FORT WASHINGTON, MD 20744Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Child Care Center
Age groups served
School-Age
Licensed capacity
30
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Oct 28, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
5 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.

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  1. Oct 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Outside Area at Night Does Not Have Sufficient Lighting to Ensure the Safety and Welfare of Children at This Site.13A.16.05.12D
  2. Oct 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Non Operable Exit Light for Entering and Leaving Facility13A.16.05.01A(2)
  3. Nov 16, 20233 Findings3 Important
    • Secure or Place an Appropriate Light Source for Entrance Into Daycare Area.13A.16.05.01A(2)
    • Licensing Specialist Observed Access Area Into the Daycare Area in Need of a Light Source When Entering and Exiting…13A.16.05.01B

      Licensing specialist observed access area into the daycare area in need of a light source when entering and exiting the facility. Extremely dark and dangerous when parents, staff and children eyesight and range of motions is hindered by the lack of adequate lighting and can not see when entering a

    • Observed Bulbs That Must Be Replaced in the Girls Bathroom. Ther Are Three Fixtures in Need O F Replacements of Bulbs.13A.16.05.09B

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