CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Berry
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
- 60
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Children's Records & Files (6), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 29, 20256 Findings6 Important
- A Sample of Children's Files Were Reviewed and in This Sample There Were 3 Emergency Forms That Are Overdue for Updates…13A.16.03.04C
A sample of children's files were reviewed and in this sample there were 3 emergency forms that are overdue for updates and there were 3 that are due to be updated this month. Please have the parents update the emergency forms and send copies to the Licensing Specialsit. Please review all emergenc
- A Sample of Children's Files Were Reviewed and in This Sample There Was One File That Did Not Contain a Health…13A.16.03.04D(3)
A sample of children's files were reviewed and in this sample there was one file that did not contain a Health Inventory II with evidence of the lead blood test and there was one that had a doctor form but this office can not accept it. The parent will need to have the Health Inventory II completed
- One of the Preschool Children Did Not Have a Evidence That the Lead Blood Test Has Been Completed13A.16.03.04E
One of the preschool children did not have a evidence that the lead blood test has been completed. Please obtain documentation that this has been done and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist.
- There Was No Evidence That an Orientation Was Completed with Substitute K.B.13A.16.06.02
There was no evidence that an orientation was completed with substitute K.B., please complete an orientation with this substitute and send a copy of the paper orientation to the Licensing Specialist.
- K. B. and A. S. Need to Update Their Medical Evaluation Immediately and Send a Copy of the Evaluation to the Licensing Specialist.13A.16.06.04A(4)
- I.S. Has Evidence of 2 Hours of Continued Training for Her Training Cycle 1/24 -1/2513A.16.06.12B(1)
I.S. has evidence of 2 hours of continued training for her training cycle 1/24 -1/25, she will need to complete another 4 hours immediately. She will also need to be sure to complete another 6 hours of approved continued training by 1/26. Please send copies of completed training certificates to th
Oct 10, 20243 Findings3 Important
- The Director Was Late in Completing Her Continued Training for Her Training Cycle of 8/23-8/24.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- A.S. Completed 11 Hours of Continued Training for Her Training Cycle of 10/23 -10/2413A.16.06.10C(1)
A.S. completed 11 hours of continued training for her training cycle of 10/23 -10/24. She will need to complete one more hour of approved continued training immediately. Once completed please send a copy of the training certificate to the Licensing Specialist.
- K.C. Completed 3 Hours of Continued Training for Her Training Cycle of 2/23 - 2/2413A.16.06.12B(1)
K.C. completed 3 hours of continued training for her training cycle of 2/23 - 2/24. She will need to complete another 3 hours of approved continued training immediately. I.S. completed 3 hours of continued training for her training cycle of 1/23 - 1/24. She will need to complete another 3 hours of
Oct 11, 20235 Findings5 Important
- All of the Children's Files Were Reviewed and There Were 4 Missing Evidence That the Parent/guardian Was Provided The…13A.16.03.02C(1)
All of the children's files were reviewed and there were 4 missing evidence that the parent/guardian was provided the consumer pamphlet. Please provide the consumer pamphlet to the parent/guardian and submit evidence of this to the licensing specialist by November 11, 2023.
- The Center Maintains the Written Agreement Separately From the Child's File13A.16.03.03D
The center maintains the written agreement separately from the child's file. A random sample of children's files were reviewed for a written agreement and in this sample there were 3 missing evidence of a written agreement. Please complete a written agreement with the parent/guardian and send a cop
- All Emergency Forms Were Reviewed and There Are 4 Children's Emergency Forms That Are Missing Information, See…13A.16.03.04C
All emergency forms were reviewed and there are 4 children's emergency forms that are missing information, see additional comments sheet for details. Please send a copy of the documents to the licensing specialist no later than November 11, 2023.
- All the Children's Files Were Reviewed and There Are 2 Children's Files That Are Missing the Health Inventory Part II13A.16.03.04D(3)
All the children's files were reviewed and there are 2 children's files that are missing the Health Inventory Part II. Please have the parent/guardian have the child's physician complete a Health Inventory Part II and send a copy of the documents to the licensing specialist no later than November 1
- There Is 1 Substitute, K.T., for Which the Center Does Not Have a Copy of the Required Forms on Site13A.16.03.05C
There is 1 substitute, K.T., for which the center does not have a copy of the required forms on site. The Office of Child Care has received the required documents for this substitute and they are clear to work. The center is reminded that they must keep a file for each substitute on site that contai