AlphaBest @ Arrowhead
SANSBURY RD, UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774Childery 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.3 / 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 2 (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 2 (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 (3). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Licensing Specialist Observed 10 Emergency Forms Without an Yearly Update13A.16.03.04C
Apr 18, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Conducted a Full Inspection and Observed 4 Children Without Emergency Form Annual Updates13A.16.03.04C
Licensing Specialist conducted a Full Inspection and observed 4 children without Emergency Form annual updates. Facilities are to maintain and obtain Emergency Forms for all children enrolled and shall maintain annual updates.
- While Conducting a Full Inspection Specialist Observed 2 Children Without Part 2 of the Health Assessment13A.16.03.04D(3)
While conducting a Full Inspection Specialist observed 2 children without Part 2 of the Health Assessment. Centers are to maintain Part 1 and Part 2 of the Health Assessment for every child enrolled in the child care program unless parent has religious exemption.
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