AlphaBest@Patuxent Elementary
BISHOPMILL DRIVE, UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20772Childery 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4) and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 16, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Conducted a Full Inspection Today and Observed 1 Child Missing Part 1 and 2 of the Health Assessment and 2 Missing…13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
LS conducted a Full Inspection today and observed 1 child missing part 1 and 2 of the health assessment and 2 missing part 2 of the health assessment.
- LS Conducted a Full Inspection and Observed 1 Child Without Immunizations Records per the Regulation.13A.16.03.04G
- LS Observed the First Aid Kit and Observed 4 Items Missing: Paper Towels, Soap, Triangular Bandage and Tweezers.13A.16.10.02E
Oct 4, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed 7 Children Without Updated Emergency Forms13A.16.03.04C
Licensing Specialist observed 7 children without updated Emergency Forms. There are a total of 28 children enrolled, Specialist did not observed Emergency Forms for remaining children (21).
- Licensing Specialist Observed 2 Children Missing Part 2 of the Health Assessment and 1 Child Missing Immunization…13A.16.03.04D(3)
Licensing Specialist observed 2 children missing Part 2 of the Health Assessment and 1 child missing immunization records. There are a total of 28 children enrolled, Specialist did not observed the Health Assessment for remaining children (21).
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observed an Additional Staff with First Aid/ CPR Certificate Which Is Required.13A.16.10.02B
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