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AlphaBest@Clinton Grove Elementary

TEMPLE HILLS ROAD, CLINTON, MD 20735Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
30
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 11 Findings
Most recent: Apr 24, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
11 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. Apr 24, 20264 Findings4 Important
    • LS Observed 2 Children's Files Missing the Emergency Form Completed by a Parent.13A.16.03.04A
    • LS Observed the 2 Approved Aides Working with the Children13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      LS observed the 2 approved Aides working with the children. LS received the qualifying documents for both staff to be qualified for School age teacher and Director of the school age program.

    • LS Observed the 2 Approved Aides Working with the Children13A.16.08.02B

      LS observed the 2 approved Aides working with the children. LS received the qualifying documents for both staff to be qualified for School age teacher and Director of this school age program.

    • LS Observed the 2 Approved Aides Working with 21 School Age Children13A.16.08.03A

      LS observed the 2 approved Aides working with 21 school age children. LS received the qualifying documents for both staff to be qualified for School age teacher and Director of the school age program.

  2. May 21, 20247 Findings7 Important
    • Observed All Children's Files Review Missing the Written Agreement Sign and Dated by a Parent.13A.16.03.03D
    • Observed 1 Child's File Missing Part 1 of the Health Inventory. C.J.13A.16.03.04D(3)
    • Observed 2 Children's Files Missing the Immunization Shot Records. J.D., P.S.13A.16.03.04G
    • Observed 2 Staff Person's Needing the Medical Report Every 5 Years. Ms. Phillips and Mr. Whiteside.13A.16.06.04A(4)
    • Observed the Aftercare Program Having an Aide in Charge of the Program13A.16.08.02B

      Observed the aftercare program having an Aide in charge of the program. Ms. Brown has put in for a variance in order to be able to be the Director of the program.

    • Observed the Substitute Only Having Emergency Preparedness13A.16.10.01A(1)

      Observed the substitute only having emergency preparedness. The Director will need emergency preparedness for coverage whenever the substitute isn't on the premises.

    • Observed Unapproved First Aid/CPR Training, the Staff Must Complete Approved First Aid/CPR Training.13A.16.10.02B

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