CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Matula
RADIO STATION ROAD, LAPLATA, MD 20646Childery 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
- 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 (9), Children's Records & Files (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 10, 20258 Findings8 Important
- There Were Emergency Forms That Were Missing Required Documentation13A.16.03.04C
There were emergency forms that were missing required documentation. The director was informed of the missing documentation for each child. Please have the emergency cards updated so that the documentation may be completed. Submit a letter of correction within 30 days, once all documentation is re
- There Were Three Health Inventory Part II Forms Missing From Children's Files13A.16.03.04D(3)
There were three Health Inventory Part II forms missing from children's files. Please obtain the documentation and submit a letter of correction to the Licensing Specialist indicating this documentation has been received.
- At the Time of the Inspection, a Sample of 20 Children's Files Were Reviewed13A.16.03.04E
At the time of the inspection, a sample of 20 children's files were reviewed. There was one file that was missing the lead screening form in the child's file. Please obtain the documentation and submit a letter of correction to the Licensing Specialist indicating this documentation has been receive
- There Were Staff Identified on the Staffing Pattern Who Are No Longer at the Site and There Was a Staff Who Was Added…13A.16.03.05B
There were staff identified on the staffing pattern who are no longer at the site and there was a staff who was added to the site, who was not listed on the staffing pattern. Update the staffing pattern and submit a copy to the Licensing Specialist.
- A Staff Member (DT) Had an Old Set of CBC's Located in Their Staff File13A.16.03.05C
A staff member (DT) had an old set of CBC's located in their staff file. Ensure that the most up-to-date copy of a staff member's CBC is located in the center staff files. There was another aide (JC), which the center does not have a copy of the required staff forms on site. The Office of Child Ca
- There Are Substitutes for Which the Center Does Not Have a Copy of the Required Substitute Forms on Site13A.16.03.05D(1)
There are substitutes for which the center does not have a copy of the required substitute forms on site. The Office of Child Care has received clearance documents for these substitutes and they have been cleared to work, based on the documentation that was received and reviewed by this Agency. The
- A School Age Teacher Did Not Complete the Continued Training Within the Required Timeframe13A.16.06.10C(1)
A school age teacher did not complete the continued training within the required timeframe. This staff (DT) was supposed to complete his continued training for the 10/2023-10/2024 timeframe prior to the end of 10/2024. The majority of this training was completed in November 2024. Ensure that contin
- There Were Aides Who Did Not Complete the Aide Training13A.16.06.12C
There were aides who did not complete the aide training. This training needs to be completed immediately and submit a copy of the training certificates to the Licensing Specialist.
Oct 1, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Continued Training Was Not Submitted Within the Required Timeframe13A.16.06.10C(1)
Continued training was not submitted within the required timeframe. For staff member, JA and LB, submit at least 12 hours of continued training as soon as possible. This training was supposed to be completed by 8/31/2024.
- The Following Staff Did Not Complete the 2023 Updated Basic Health and Safety Training: JA and LB13A.16.06.10C(3)
The following staff did not complete the 2023 updated Basic Health and Safety training: JA and LB. Complete the training asap and submit the training certificate to the Licensing Specialist.
- The Following Staff Did Not Complete the Required Continued Training Within the Required Timeframes: KF, AM, and TH13A.16.06.12B(1)
The following staff did not complete the required continued training within the required timeframes: KF, AM, and TH. Submit the continued training to the Licensing Specialist as soon as possible.
- The Following Staff Did Not Complete the Updated 2023 Health and Safety Training Within the Required Timeframes: KF And…13A.16.06.12B(3)
The following staff did not complete the updated 2023 health and safety training within the required timeframes: KF and KP. Complete the training as soon as possible and submit a copy of the certificate to the Licensing Specialist.
- At the Time of the Inspection, There Were Four Staff on Site13A.16.08.02B
At the time of the inspection, there were four staff on site. Three of the staff were qualified as an aide and the other staff was the director. This regulation regarding qualified staff was not met. The director indicated the other school age teachers assigned to this site were off this day and on
- By the End of This Inspection13A.16.08.03A
By the end of this inspection, prior to the children leaving the program to start the school day, there were 61 children present with four staff members. The director indicated the other school age teachers assigned to this site were off this day and one of the staff had just left for the morning im
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