AlphaBEST@Kettering Elementary
LAYTON STREET, UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774Childery 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 Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 14, 20252 Findings2 Important
- While Conducting a Mandatory Inspection LS Observed Director Without Annual Continued Trainings13A.16.06.05C(1)
While conducting a Mandatory Inspection LS observed Director without annual continued trainings. Per regulations continued trainings must be completed annually.
- While Conducting a Mandatory Inspection LS Observed 1 Aide Without Annual Continued Trainings13A.16.06.12B(1)
While conducting a Mandatory Inspection LS observed 1 aide without annual continued trainings. Per regulations continued trainings must be completed annually.
Jan 26, 20242 Findings2 Important
- While Conducting a Conversion Inspection Licensing Specialist Observed 1 Child Without Part One of the Health…13A.16.03.04D(3)
While conducting a Conversion Inspection Licensing Specialist observed 1 child without part one of the Health Assessment incomplete and 4 children without part 2 of the Health Assessment completed. Specialist informed Director that all children must have part 1 and part of the Health Assessment comp
- While Reviewing Child Records Licensing Specialist Observed 3 Children Without Immunization Records13A.16.03.04G
While reviewing child records Licensing Specialist observed 3 children without immunization records. Centers must maintain immunization records for all children enrolled in facility.
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