AlphaBEST@Barack Obama Elementary
BROOKE LANE, UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20772Childery 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
- 75
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Children's Records & Files (3), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). Of 13 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 16, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Conducted Full Inspection Today and Observed 6 Children Without Annually Updated Emergency Forms13A.16.03.04C
LS conducted Full Inspection today and observed 6 children without annually updated Emergency Forms. Per the regulations Emergency Forms shall be updated annually.
- LS Conducted a Full Inspection Today and Observed 3 New Employees That the OCC Were Not Aware Of13A.16.03.06A(1)
LS conducted a Full Inspection today and observed 3 new employees that the OCC were not aware of. Director provided documentation for all three staff during inspection. Corrected onsite.
- LS Conducted a Full Inspection Today and Observed 2 Employees Who Are No Longer Employed with the Child Care Center.13A.16.03.06A(2)
Sep 26, 20244 Findings3 Critical1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Conducted a Mandatory Inspection Today and Observed 3 New Staff Members That the OCC Was Not…13A.16.03.05C
Licensing Specialist conducted a Mandatory Inspection today and observed 3 new staff members that the OCC was not notified about their employment. During the inspection the Director provided Specialist with some required documents for the new employers. Other documents are still pending.
- Licensing Specialist Conducted a Mandatory Inspection and Observed 3 New Staff Not Listed on the Associated Party List13A.16.03.06A(1)
Licensing Specialist conducted a Mandatory Inspection and observed 3 new staff not listed on the Associated Party List. The OCC was not notified of the new staff. Corrected onsite.
- Licensing Specialist Conducted a Mandatory Inspection and Observed 2 Staff Members That Are No Longer with the Facility13A.16.03.06A(2)
Licensing Specialist conducted a Mandatory Inspection and observed 2 staff members that are no longer with the facility. The OCC was not notified of the staff members departure. Corrected onsite.
- Licensing Specialist Conducted a Mandatory Inspection Today and Observed Facility Staff with Expired First Aid/ CPR Or…13A.16.10.02B
Licensing Specialist conducted a Mandatory Inspection today and observed facility staff with expired First Aid/ CPR or no First Aid/ CPR. Regulations state that for every 20 children enrolled a staff member must be certified.
Oct 27, 20236 Findings6 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed During Inspection 3 Children Without Updated Emergency Cards. Emergency Cards Are to Be Updated Annually.13A.16.03.04C
- Licensing Specialist Observed 2 Children Without Annual Updated Emergency Cards.13A.16.03.04C
- Licensing Specialist Observed 3 Child Care Staff That Were Not Approved by OCC and OCC Did Not Receive Notification of Their Hire.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- Licensing Specialist Observed 3 Child Care Staff That Were Not Approved by OCC and OCC Did Not Receive Notification of Their Hire.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- Licensing Specialist Observed 4 Child Care Staff That Were on the Associated Party but No Longer Employed with Before…13A.16.03.06A(2)
Licensing Specialist observed 4 child care staff that were on the Associated Party but no longer employed with before and after care and OCC.
- Licensing Specialist Observed 4 Child Care Staff That Were on the Associated Party but No Longer Employed with Before…13A.16.03.06A(2)
Licensing Specialist observed 4 child care staff that were on the Associated Party but no longer employed with before and after care and OCC.
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