AlphaBest @ Robert R. Gray Elementary
ADDISON 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 3, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Two Unknown Staff Members Working with the Children.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- The Licensing Specialist Observed No Soap in the Children's Bathroom.13A.16.05.08B
- Licensing Specialist Observed Six Children with Unknown Staff Members, Unknown to the Office of Child Care.13A.16.07.06A
- Licensing Specialist Observed Six Children with Unknown Staff Members, Unknown to the Office of Child Care13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
Licensing Specialist observed six children with unknown staff members, unknown to the office of child care. Director nor a lead teacher was not present on the premises.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Six Children with Unknown Staff Members, Unknown to the Office of Child Care.13A.16.08.02B
Nov 21, 20245 Findings5 Important
- LS Observed That 3 Children Are Missing the Consumer Pamphlet.13A.16.03.03C
- LS Observed 3 Children Are Missing the Written Agreement.13A.16.03.03D
- LS Observed That 2 Children Are Missing Parent Signatures on the Emergency Form and 2 Are Not Updated.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed That OCC Was Notified of New Staff Within 5 Working Days.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- LS Observed That OCC Was Not Notified of Ending Employment Within 5 Working Days.13A.16.03.06A(2)
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