AlphaBEST@Heather Hills Elementary
HEMING LANE 1199, BOWIE, MD 20716Childery 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
- Not Available
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 18, 20263 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed Once Child Needing a Health Assessment, Part I.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
- LS Observed One Staff Member Present That Started 02/14/2026 That Has Not Been Reported to the OCC13A.16.03.06A(1)
LS observed one staff member present that started 02/14/2026 that has not been reported to the OCC. The director also informed LS that there is another staff member that has been working at the center since January 2026 that has not been reported to the OCC. The operator shall within 5 working day
- LS Did Not Observe a Qualified Teacher in MPR B13A.16.08.02B
LS did not observe a qualified teacher in MPR B. The operator shall assign qualified child care teachers to each group of children as needed to meet the requirements of group size and staffing.
Feb 4, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed Three New Staff Members That Had Not Been Reported to the OCC13A.16.03.06A(1)
LS observed three new staff members that had not been reported to the OCC. Two of the staff members started on 02/03/2025, and one staff member started one month ago, in January 2025, per the director.
- LS Did Not Observe Any Staff Members with a Current First Aid / CPR Certification.13A.16.10.02B
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