CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Brown
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
- Not Available
- 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 (8), Children's Records & Files (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 2, 20257 Findings7 Important
- The Staffing Pattern That Is Posted Is Not Accurate13A.16.03.05B
The staffing pattern that is posted is not accurate, it has staff that are no longer at this site and does not include all the current staff. Please update the staffing pattern, post it and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist.
- The Required Forms for the Director and One Aide Were Not on Site13A.16.03.05C
The required forms for the director and one aide were not on site. The director stated she was supposed to go to a different school so took her file but she never went to the other school. She has misplaced her file with these documents but the main Alphabest office has the documents so she will g
- There Are 4 Substitutes That Do Not Have a Personnel File with the Required Documents13A.16.03.05D(1)
There are 4 substitutes that do not have a personnel file with the required documents. The Office of Child Care was not aware of one of these substitutes working at this site. This particular person is listed as a staff person at another site. All of these people have been cleared to work by Offi
- There Was No Evidence That a Center Orientation Was Completed with K.B., C.S., N.T., J.U., A.Y., or A.L13A.16.06.02
There was no evidence that a center orientation was completed with K.B., C.S., N.T., J.U., A.Y., or A.L. Please complete a center orientation with each of these staff and send copies of the orientation to the Licensing Specialist.
- The Director Has 4 Hours for Her 8/24 -8/25 Training Cycle13A.16.06.05C(1)
The director has 4 hours for her 8/24 -8/25 training cycle, she will need to complete another 8 hours of approved continued training immediately.
- The Director Did Not Complete the 2024 Update to the Basic Health and Safety Training13A.16.06.05C(3)
The director did not complete the 2024 update to the basic health and safety training, she will need to complete immediately and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist.
- Aide, T.D.13A.16.06.12B(1)
Aide, T.D., has 3 hours of continued training for her 10/23 - 10/24 training cycle, she will need to complete another 3 hours of approved continued training immediately. She will also need to have an additional 6 hours by the end of this month for her training cycle ending 10/25.
Oct 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Aide Did Not Have Evidence of Continued Training for Her Training Cycle 10/22 - 10/2313A.16.06.12B(1)
The aide did not have evidence of continued training for her training cycle 10/22 - 10/23, she and the director said she took the medication administration training but they did not have a copy on site. The aide does have 1.5 hours for the training cycle that ends this month, she will need to take
Sep 26, 20236 Findings6 Important
- All Files Were Reviewed and There Are 7 Files That Are Missing Evidence That the Parent/guardian Was Given the Consumer…13A.16.03.02C(1)
All files were reviewed and there are 7 files that are missing evidence that the parent/guardian was given the consumer pamphlet. Please provide evidence that the parent/guardian was given the pamphlet to the licensing specialist by October 26, 2023.
- The Center Had the Incorrect Regulations Displayed13A.16.03.03B(5)
The center had the incorrect regulations displayed. The "Letter of compliance" regulations were displayed rather than the "child care center" regulations. The licensing specialist will email a copy to the site director for her to print. Please then place the correct regulations in the folder and t
- All Files Were Reviewed and There Are 9 Files That Are Either Missing the Written Contract or It Needs to Be Updated13A.16.03.03D
All files were reviewed and there are 9 files that are either missing the written contract or it needs to be updated. Please complete/update the written contract with the parent/guardian and send a copy to the licensing specialist by October 26, 2023.
- All Files Were Reviewed and There Are 9 Children's Files That Are Either Missing the Complete Emergency Form, It Needs…13A.16.03.04C
All files were reviewed and there are 9 children's files that are either missing the complete emergency form, it needs updating, or there is missing information. Please have these forms completed/updated and send a copy to the licensing specialist by October 26, 2023.
- All Files Were Reviewed and There Are 3 Children's Files That Are Either Missing the Entire Health Inventory or Part Of…13A.16.03.04D(3)
All files were reviewed and there are 3 children's files that are either missing the entire Health Inventory or part of the form. Please have these forms completed and send a copy to the licensing specialist by October 26, 2023.
- There Is 1 Substitute for Which the Center Does Not Have a Copy of the Required Forms on Site13A.16.03.05C
There is 1 substitute 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 contains a co