CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Barnhart
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- 75
- 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 (8), Children's Records & Files (5), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 7, 202510 Findings10 Important
- A Sample of Children's Files Were Reviewed and in This Sample There Were 6 Files That Did Not Have Evidence That The…13A.16.03.02C(1)
A sample of children's files were reviewed and in this sample there were 6 files that did not have evidence that the parent was given the consumer pamphlet. Please provide a copy of the pamphlet to the parents and send copies of the signed pamphlet to the Licensing Specialist.
- A Sample of Children's Files Were Reviewed and in This Sample There Were 13 Files That Either Did Not Contain a Written…13A.16.03.03D
A sample of children's files were reviewed and in this sample there were 13 files that either did not contain a written agreement for the child or the tuition rate was missing. Please review all written contracts for completeness. For those that are missing information please fill that in and have
- A Sample of Children's Files Were Reviewed and in This Sample There Were Several That Either Did Not Have an Emergency…13A.16.03.04C
A sample of children's files were reviewed and in this sample there were several that either did not have an emergency form, it was missing information or it had not been updated. All files should be reviewed to be sure all have a complete and updated emergency form. The Licensing Specialist will e
- A Sample of Children's Files Were Reviewed and in This Sample There Were Several That Did Not Have the Health Inventory…13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
A sample of children's files were reviewed and in this sample there were several that did not have the Health Inventory I. All files should be reviewed to be sure all items required are included. The Licensing Specialist will email the site director the list of the children's files reviewed that w
- A Sample of Children's Files Were Reviewed and in This Sample There Were Several That Were Missing the Health Inventory…13A.16.03.04D(3)
A sample of children's files were reviewed and in this sample there were several that were missing the Health Inventory II with lead screen or test. Please review all files to be sure they have a complete Health Inventory II with lead screen/test. The Licensing Specialist will email the site direct
- A Sample of Children's Files Were Reviewed and in This Sample There Were Several That Were Missing a Lead Screen or Test13A.16.03.04E
A sample of children's files were reviewed and in this sample there were several that were missing a lead screen or test. Please review all files to be sure they are complete. The Licensing Specialist will email the site director the list of the children's files reviewed that were missing the lead
- A 1203 Was Received by the Area Manager Adding K.B13A.16.03.05D(1)
A 1203 was received by the area manager adding K.B. as a substitute at this site, however, the site does not have a file for this person. The staff person has been cleared by this office, however, the site is required to keep a personnel file at the center containing the release of information, sit
- The Site Director Has Evidence of 1 Hour of Continued Training for the Training Cycle O 8/24 -8/25, She Will Need To…13A.16.06.05C(1)
The site director has evidence of 1 hour of continued training for the training cycle o 8/24 -8/25, she will need to complete 11 hours of approved continued training immediately. Please send copies of the training certificates once completed to the Licensing Specialist.
- The 2 Aides, S.B13A.16.06.12A(3)
The 2 aides, S.B. and T. B., have been employed for over 90 days but have not completed the initial basic health and safety training. The Licensing Specialist will email the site director the direct link for them to enroll. This must be done immediately.
- Aide, T.B., Has Been Employed for More Than 6 Months but She Has Not Completed the Aide Orientation13A.16.06.12C
Aide, T.B., has been employed for more than 6 months but she has not completed the aide orientation. She will need to complete it immediately. Also, aide, S.B., will need to have it completed by 12/2025. Once these are completed please send copies of the training certificates to the Licensing Spe
Oct 9, 20244 Findings4 Important
- The Director Completed 9 Hours of Continued Training for Her Training Cycle of 8/23/-8/2413A.16.06.05C(1)
The director completed 9 hours of continued training for her training cycle of 8/23/-8/24. She will need to complete another 3 hours of approved continued training immediately. Please send copies of the training certificates to the Licensing Specialist.
- Aide, B.S., Completed 4.5 Hours of Continued Training for Her Training Cycle of 5/23-5/2413A.16.06.12B(1)
Aide, B.S., completed 4.5 hours of continued training for her training cycle of 5/23-5/24. She will need to make up the additional 1.5 hours immediately. Please send a copy of the training certificates to the Licensing Specialist once completed.
- Aide, B.S., Did Not Complete the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Update13A.16.06.12B(3)
Aide, B.S., did not complete the 2023 basic health and safety update. She will need to complete it immediately and send a screen shot of the completion slide to the Licensing Specialist as certificates of completion are not being generated at this time.
- Aide, S.S.13A.16.06.12C
Aide, S.S., has been employed by AlphaBest since August 2022, but there is no evidence that she completed the aide orientation . Please have her complete the orientation immediately and send a copy of the completed certificate to the Licensing Specialist.