AlphaBest@John Bayne
WALKER MILL ROAD, 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5) and Medication Administration (1). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Dec 19, 20256 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- The Licensing Specialist Observed a Child Who Is Allergic to Broccoli and Peanuts and Requires an EpiPen, but Neither A…13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
The Licensing specialist observed a child who is allergic to broccoli and peanuts and requires an EpiPen, but neither a written document nor an EpiPen is present.
- The Licensing Specialists Observed That All Children's Files Are Missing Parents' Agreement Contracts.13A.16.03.04A
- The Licensing Specialist Observed That Four Children's Enrollment Dates Are Missing, and Two Children's Forms Are Not Updated.13A.16.03.04C
- The Licensing Specialist Observed That Two Children Were Missing Their Lead Test Results.13A.16.03.04E
- The Licensing Specialist Observed Three Children Missing Health Inventory Part One and Two Children Missing Health Inventory Part Two.13A.16.03.04G
- The Licensing Specialist Observed That One Child Was Missing Their Medication Record.13A.16.03.04I(3)
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