AlphaBest @ Capitol Heights
SUFFOLK AVENUE, CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD 20743Childery 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 Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 30, 20255 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed an Unknown New Staff Person Working with the Children, Who Needs Her Release of Information and Fingerprints.13A.16.07.06C
- Licensing Specialist Observed License Was Not Posted.13A.16.02.01E
- The Licensing Specialist Observed No Handwashing Procedure, and Paper Towels Were Not Present in the Bathroom.13A.16.05.08B
- Licensing Specialist Observed Two Aides Supervising Children, with One Being Unknown to the Office of Childcare.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
- Licensing Specialist Observed Two Aides Supervising Children, with One Being Unknown to the Office of Childcare.13A.16.08.02B
Sep 10, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Children Being Supervised by an Aide.13A.16.07.06A
- Licensing Specialist Observed Children Being Supervised by an Aide.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
- Licensing Specialist Observed Children Being Supervised by an Aide.13A.16.08.02B
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