CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Craik
MARSHALL CORNER ROAD, POMFRET, MD 20675Childery 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
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Children's Records & Files (3), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 18, 20258 Findings8 Important
- A Sample of Children's Files Were Reviewed Including the Files for the 2 Preschool Children That Are Enrolled13A.16.03.02E
A sample of children's files were reviewed including the files for the 2 preschool children that are enrolled. One of the preschool children's files did not contain documentation that a lead blood test has been completed and there was one school-age child's file that did not contain evidence of a l
- A Sample of Children's Files Were Reviewed and Within This Sample There Were 3 Files That Did Not Contain Evidence of A…13A.16.03.03D
A sample of children's files were reviewed and within this sample there were 3 files that did not contain evidence of a written contract. Please complete a written contract with each parent/guardian immediately and send a copy of the contract to the Licensing Specialist.
- A Sample of Children's Files Were Reviewed and Within This Sample There Were 2 Files That Did Not Contain the Health…13A.16.03.04D(3)
A sample of children's files were reviewed and within this sample there were 2 files that did not contain the Health Inventory Part II. Please have the parent/guardian have this completed by the child's physician immediately and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist.
- The Site Director Is Overdue for an Updated Medical, Her Last Medical Was Completed in January 202013A.16.06.04A(4)
The site director is overdue for an updated medical, her last medical was completed in January 2020. The medical needs to be updated immediately and a copy of the medical sent to the Licensing Specialist.
- 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. The director will need to complete the update immediately, take a screen shot of the last screen and send a copy of that to the Licensing Specialist.
- School Age Teacher, C.H., Did Not Complete the 2024 Update to the Basic Health and Safety Training13A.16.06.10C(3)
School Age Teacher, C.H., did not complete the 2024 update to the Basic Health and Safety Training. He will need to complete the update immediately, take screen shot of the last screen and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist.
- Aide, N.D.13A.16.06.12A(3)
Aide, N.D., has been employed at the center for over 90 days but there is no evidence that she completed the initial basic health and safety training. The Licensing Specialist will send the link to her email for her to complete. Once completed please send a copy of the training certificate to the
- The First Aid Kit Only Had 1 Gauze Roll and the Requirement Is There Should Be 2 Rolls13A.16.10.02E
The first aid kit only had 1 gauze roll and the requirement is there should be 2 rolls. The first aid kit must now also include a paper or plastic bag and a whistle.
Oct 2, 20246 Findings6 Important
- The Director Has Not Completed 12 Hours of Continued Training for Her Training Cycle of 6/23-6/2413A.16.06.05C(1)
The director has not completed 12 hours of continued training for her training cycle of 6/23-6/24. She said she is working on a 12 hour class. She is advised that once she completes the training she is working on she should begin to complete the 12 hours of continued training that will be due 6/25.
- There Is No Evidence That the Director Completed the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Update13A.16.06.05C(3)
There is no evidence that the director completed the 2023 basic health and safety update. She will need to complete immediately and send a copy of the completed training certificate to the licensing specialist.
- One Aide Has Been Employed Since August 2023 and She Has Not Completed the Basic Health and Safety Training13A.16.06.12A(3)
One aide has been employed since August 2023 and she has not completed the basic health and safety training. The Licensing Specialist will send the link for the training to the director for her to share with the aide.
- The Aide Has Been Employed Since August 2023 and She Has Not Completed the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Update13A.16.06.12B(3)
The aide has been employed since August 2023 and she has not completed the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Update. She will need to complete immediately and send a copy of the completed training certificate to the Licensing Specialist.
- One Aide Has Been Employed Since August 2023 and There Is No Evidence That She Completed the Aide Orientation13A.16.06.12C
One aide has been employed since August 2023 and there is no evidence that she completed the aide orientation. She will need to complete the training immediately and send a copy of the completed training certificate to the Licensing Specialist.
- The Center Is Licensed for a Total of 60 Children13A.16.08.03D(3)
The center is licensed for a total of 60 children, there are 56 children enrolled in the morning and 46 enrolled in the afternoon. There were 2 qualified teachers and one aide present during the inspection. AlphaBest has hired an additional aide but the Office of Child Care has not cleared this pe
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