AlphaBEST@Waldon Woods Elementary
THRIFT 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
- 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 (7), Children's Records & Files (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 21, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Observed the Staffing Pattern That Was Posted Not Having All Staff in Attendance Today Located on the Staffing Pattern.13A.16.03.05B
- LS Observed a New Staff Person Working with the Children Without the OCC Receiving the Required Paperwork: Notarized…13A.16.03.06A(1)
LS observed a new staff person working with the children without the OCC receiving the required paperwork: Notarized Release of Information, medical, staff orientation and fingerprints.
May 21, 202410 Findings10 Important
- Observed 1 Child's File Missing Part 1 of the Health Inventory13A.16.03.02A
Observed 1 child's file missing part 1 of the Health Inventory. A.B. Observed 1 child's file missing Part 2 of the Health Inventory. A.I. Observed 2 children's files missing immunization shots. R.B. & A.I. Observed 3 children's files missing annual updates on the emergency form. I.A., R.B., C.
- Observed 3 Children's Files Missing the Consumer Pamphlet Leaflet. I.A., A.B., S.P.13A.16.03.02C(1)
- No Evidence of Any of the Children's Files Having the Written Agreement Sign by the Parent and Director.13A.16.03.03D
- LS Observed Another Staff Member From Alphabest Working with the Children Without Notifying the OCC13A.16.03.06A(1)
LS observed another staff member from Alphabest working with the children without notifying the OCC. *** corrected on site when the Director came to cover the day care program.***
- Observed a New Staff Person in Charge of the Classroom Without Having the Required Paperwork Submitted to the Office.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- Observed 1 Staff File Missing the Staff Orientation.13A.16.06.02
- No Evidence of the New Staff Person Being Qualified as a School Age Teacher.13A.16.06.10A
- LS Observed Another Staff Member From Alphabest Working with the Children Without Notifying the OCC13A.16.08.02B
LS observed another staff member from Alphabest working with the children without notifying the OCC. *** corrected on site when the Director came to cover the day care program.***
- Observed an Staff Person From Another Alphabest Site in Charge of the Classroom of 9 School Age Children13A.16.08.02B
Observed an staff person from another Alphabest site in charge of the classroom of 9 school age children. *** This was corrected this date when the Director came to replace the unknown staff.
- Observed the Director and Staff Having Unapproved First Aid/CPR Training.13A.16.10.02B
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