CCDCS/AlphaBEST@JC Parks
LIVINGSTON ROAD, INDIAN HEAD, MD 20640Childery 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (10), Children's Records & Files (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 28, 20255 Findings5 Important
- A Sample of Children's Files Were Reviewed and in This Sample There Were 2 Files That Did Not Contain a Health…13A.16.03.04D(3)
A sample of children's files were reviewed and in this sample there were 2 files that did not contain a Health Inventory II. Please ask the parent to have the Health Inventory II completed by the child's physician or obtain a copy of the physical that they provided to the school. Please send a cop
- The Following Staff Did Not Have Documentation of the Center Orientation Being Completed with Them: K13A.16.06.02
The following staff did not have documentation of the center orientation being completed with them: K. Dillard, A. Mason, V. Morgan, and K. Bokosse. Once competed with the staff please send a copy to the Licensing Specialist.
- The Substitute, K13A.16.06.04A(1)
The substitute, K. Bokosse, was hired in 9/25 but the medical evaluation is from 2023 and there was no evidence of a medical evaluation for K. Smoot. For both of these staff please have them complete a medical evaluation and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist.
- The Director Was Late in Completing Her 12 Hours of Continued Training for Her 8/24 - 8/25 Training Cycle13A.16.06.05C(1)
The director was late in completing her 12 hours of continued training for her 8/24 - 8/25 training cycle. The director has 1.5 for the 8/25 -8/26 training cycle so will need to be sure to complete another 10.5 by August 2026.
- Aide, T. Morgan13A.16.06.12A(3)
Aide, T. Morgan. has been employed for over 90 days but has not completed the initial basic health and safety training. The Director said that she is signed up for the class, please send a copy of the completed training certificate to the Licensing Specialist.
Oct 4, 20245 Findings5 Important
- The Staffing Pattern That Was Posted Is Not Accurate13A.16.03.05B
The staffing pattern that was posted is not accurate. Please update the staffing pattern immediately, send a copy to the Licensing Specialist, and post on the AlphaBest board at the site.
- The Office of Child Care Was Not Notified of an Additional Staff Person to This Site13A.16.03.06A(1)
The Office of Child Care was not notified of an additional staff person to this site. The Office of Child Care has her listed as a substitute for AlphaBest so she has been cleared to work. Please send a 1203 Personnel/Staff Change form to reflect this change to the Licensing Specialist immediately.
- The Office of Child Care Was Not Notified That Two Individuals Are No Longer Working at the Site and Another Individual…13A.16.03.06A(2)
The Office of Child Care was not notified that two individuals are no longer working at the site and another individual has been changed to a substitute. Please send a 1203 Personnel/staff change form to reflect these changes to the Licensing Specialist immediately.
- One Aide Has Been Employed at the Site Since February 202413A.16.06.12A(3)
One aide has been employed at the site since February 2024. There was no evidence that this individual completed the initial basic health and safety training. Please have her complete the training as soon as possible and send a copy of the training certificate to the Licensing Specialist.
- One Aide Has Been Employed at the Site Since February 202413A.16.06.12C
One aide has been employed at the site since February 2024. There was no evidence that the aide orientation has been completed. Please have her complete the training immediately and send a copy of the training certificate to the Licensing Specialist.
Oct 13, 20234 Findings4 Important
- A Sample of Children's Files Were Reviewed and There Was 1 Emergency Form That Did Not Have the Daily Authorized Pick…13A.16.03.04C
A sample of children's files were reviewed and there was 1 emergency form that did not have the daily authorized pick up person listed. Please have the parent/guardian add the daily authorized pick up person and send a copy to the licensing specialist no later than November 13, 2023.
- A Sample of Children's Files Were Reviewed and of This Sample There Were 2 That Did Not Have a Lead Blood Screen/test13A.16.03.04E
A sample of children's files were reviewed and of this sample there were 2 that did not have a lead blood screen/test. Please have the parents obtain the lead blood test result, place in the file, and send a copy to the licensing specialist.
- There Is 1 Substitute13A.16.03.05C
There is 1 substitute, N.T., and 1 teacher, K.D., 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 each and they are clear to work. The center is reminded that they must keep a file for each substitute and staf
- Aide, O.J.13A.16.06.12B(1)
Aide, O.J., did not have any documentation in her file that she completed 6 hours of approved continued training for her 8/22-8/23 training cycle. She indicated during the inspection she has completed the hours and sent copies to the area manager. Copies of training certificates should be kept in
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