AlphaBEST@Longfields Elementary
NEWKIRK AVE, FORESTVILLE, MD 20747Childery 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 (4) and Children's Records & Files (3). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed Emergency Form Not Updated by the Parent13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed Four Child Records Without Part's 1 and 2 of the Health Inventory Form.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- LS Observed Four Records Without Immunizations.13A.16.03.04G
Mar 18, 20244 Findings4 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Records Available for Staff at This Site (Release of Information13A.16.03.05A
LS did not observe records available for staff at this site (release of information, medical, fingerprint, credentials for each staff member).
- LS Did Not Observe Documentation to Verify Credentials.13A.16.06.07A
- LS Did Not Observe Documentation to Verify Credentials.13A.16.06.12A(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Documentation or Credentials of Staff. Area Director Assured That Information Will Be Submitted Immediately.13A.16.08.02B
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