AlphaBEST@Benjamin Foulois Elementary
BEAUFORD ROAD, SUITLAND, MD 20746Childery 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
- 45
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Children's Records & Files (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). Of 13 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 26, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Observed New Staff Unknown to Office of Childcare but Documentation Was Available and Given to the Specialist13A.16.03.06A(1)
Observed new staff unknown to office of childcare but documentation was available and given to the specialist. Discussed the timeframes of notification.
Sep 10, 20245 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- LS Observed That OCC Was Not Notified of a New Staff Member Within 5 Working Days.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- During Complaint Investigation Staff Did Not Know of the Whereabouts of the Child Who Left the Program and Took The…13A.16.03.03B(1)
During complaint investigation staff did not know of the whereabouts of the child who left the program and took the school bus home. Staff is required to know where the children are at all times.
- LS Conducted a Complaint Investigation on Today's Date13A.16.07.06A
LS conducted a complaint investigation on today's date. Complainant alleged that a child was reported missing when the father arrived at the school to pick up his child. Staff stated the child went to the bathroom. The staff started looking for the child. The mother called the father to say that the
- LS Was Informed by Both Teachers That They Were Unaware of the Child's Whereabouts.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
- LS Observed That Neither Staff Member Left in Charge Were Qualified Child Care Teachers.13A.16.08.02B
Feb 29, 20247 Findings4 Critical3 Important
- LS Observed That OCC Was Not Notified of 1 New Staff Within 5 Working Days. Corrected on Site.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- LS Observed That OCC Was Not Notified of 1 New Staff Within 5 Working Days. Corrected on Site.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- LS Observed That OCC Was Not Notified of End Employment for 2 Staff Within 5 Working Days. Corrected on Site.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- LS Observed That OCC Was Not Notified of End Employment for 2 Staff Within 5 Working Days. Corrected on Site.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- LS Observed That the Written Agreement Was Missing for 2 Children.13A.16.03.03D
- LS Observed That 1 Child Was Missing and Emergency Form and 2 Children's Form Was Not Updated.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed That One Child Was Missing Part 1 of the Health Assessment and 2 Children Were Missing Part 2.13A.16.03.04D(3)
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