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AlphaBEST Education @ Highland Park

LOWLAND DR, LANDOVER, MD 20785Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 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 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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2026 · 12 Findings
Most recent: Apr 22, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
12 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.

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  1. Apr 14, 20264 Findings4 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Has Not Received Written Notification Form for Ending of Employment of a Former Staff Member.13A.16.03.06A(2)
    • Licensing Specialist Observed an Unapproved Staff Member Present and Working with Children.13A.16.07.06A
    • Licensing Specialist Observed an Unapproved Staff Member Present and Working with Children.13A.16.07.06C
    • Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe a Qualified Child Care Teacher in Charge of the Group of Children13A.16.08.02B

      Licensing Specialist did not observe a qualified child care teacher in charge of the group of children. LS observed an aide and an unapproved staff person in charge of a group.

  2. Mar 17, 20262 Findings2 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Observed Only One Aide in Charge of a Group of Students.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
    • Licensing Specialist Observed One Aide Present and Working with 13 Children Outdoors.13A.16.08.02B
  3. Mar 5, 20266 Findings6 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe a Current Approved Fire Inspection13A.16.02.03C(4)

      Licensing Specialist did not observe a current approved fire inspection. The fire inspection that is on file with the office expired on January 30, 2026.

    • Licensing Specialist Has Not Received 6 Hours of Annual Approved Training Certificates for Aide.13A.16.06.12B(1)
    • Licensing Specialist Has Not Received a Professional Development Plan Form for Aide.13A.16.06.12B(2)
    • Licensing Specialist Observed Only One Aide in Charge of a Group of Students.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
    • Licensing Specialist Observed One Aide Present and Working with 12 Children.13A.16.08.02B
    • Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe the Director or a Designee Present at the Facility During the Time of the Inspection.13A.16.08.02D(1)

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