AlphaBEST@St. Mary's School of Piscataway
PISCATAWAY ROAD, CLINTON, MD 20735Childery 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
- 70
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 17, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Observed the Staffing Pattern Posted Not Showing the Current Staff in Charge of the Daycare Classrooms.13A.16.03.05B
- Observed 2 New Staff Members Working with the Children Without the OCC Knowing or Receiving the Required Documentation13A.16.03.06A(1)
Observed 2 new staff members working with the children without the OCC knowing or receiving the required documentation. Notarized Release of Information, Fingerprints, Medical evaluation, staff orientation & qualification information.
- Observed the Aftercare Program Having a Summer Enrichment Program Without Notifying the OCC13A.16.03.07A
Observed the Aftercare program having a summer enrichment program without notifying the OCC, the center is licensed for operation of the Before and After care program from August to June. LS discussed that this summer program is considered an illegally operating summer program that isn't licensed a
- Observed the Lead Teacher Ms. Gray and 2 Other Unknown Young Ladies with 18 Children.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
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