AlphaBEST@Andrew Jackson Academy
REGENCY PARKWAY, DISTRICT HEIGHTS, MD 20747Childery 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
- 30
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 20, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed That Completed Three Emergency Forms Are Required to Be Completed and That Three Health Assessment Forms Are to Be Completed.13A.16.03.02A
- LS Observed That Three Children Need Completed Emergency Forms13A.16.03.04C
LS observed that three children need completed emergency forms. Two of the three need signature and date. Three children need to have emergency form annually updated
- LS Conducted Conversion Inspection on 11/20/2025. LS Observed That the Director nor the Staff Held a Current CPR/First Aid Certiicate13A.16.10.02A(1)
Oct 8, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Did Not Observe a Posted Staffing Pattern.13A.16.03.05B
- LS Did Not Observe a Refrigerator Thermometer.13A.16.12.05C(2)
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