AlphaBest@Accokeek Academy
BERRY ROAD, ACCOKEEK, MD 20607Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- 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 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 6, 20246 Findings6 Important
- LS Observed That Seven (7) Children Required to Have Their Emergency Forms Annually Updated and One (1) Child Is…13A.16.03.04C
LS observed that seven (7) children required to have their emergency forms annually updated and one (1) child is required to have an emergency form completed.
- LS Observed That One (1) Child Is Required to Have Part II of the Health Assessment Completed.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- LS Observed That One (1) Child Is Required to Have Age Appropriate Immunizations.13A.16.03.04G
- LS Observed That One (1) Additional Staff Is Required to Have First aid/CPR Certification for Their Current Enrollment.13A.16.10.02B
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe the Required Refrigerator Thermometer.13A.16.12.05C(2)
- LS Did Not Observe Operable Thermometer.13A.16.12.05C(3)
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