CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Middleton
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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 45
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Children's Records & Files (5), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 12, 20266 Findings6 Important
- At the Time of the Mandatory Inspection There Was One Child That Did Not Have a Completed Health Inventory Part 1 Or…13A.16.03.04D(3)
At the time of the mandatory inspection there was one child that did not have a completed health inventory part 1 or part 2. For correction please submit a copy of the missing health inventory.
- At the Time of the Mandatory Inspection There Were 7 Children Missing Documentation of Having the Appropriate Lead…13A.16.03.04E
At the time of the mandatory inspection there were 7 children missing documentation of having the appropriate lead screening. For correction please notify the parents that the center needs the lead screening form completed by the doctor.
- At the Time of the Mandatory Inspection There Were 2 Aides That Did Not Have a Completed Orientation Checklist13A.16.06.02
At the time of the mandatory inspection there were 2 aides that did not have a completed orientation checklist. For correction please review the orientation checklist with the aides and send a signed copy to the licensing specialist.
- At the Time of the Mandatory Inspection the Site Director Did Not Have an Updated Medical Evaluation13A.16.06.04A(4)
At the time of the mandatory inspection the site director did not have an updated medical evaluation. For correction please submit a copy of the updated medical.
- At the Time of the Mandatory Inspection the Center Reached 31 Children with Only 1 Director and 1 Aide13A.16.08.03C(2)
At the time of the mandatory inspection the center reached 31 children with only 1 Director and 1 aide. There was one teacher off for the day and one aide out sick. For correction the area manager came in to be apart of ratio.
- At the Time of the Mandatory Inspection the Thermometer Was Missing From the First Aid Kit13A.16.10.02E
At the time of the mandatory inspection the thermometer was missing from the first aid kit. For correction please submit a photo of the thermometer in the first aid kit.
Oct 10, 20258 Findings8 Important
- At the Time of the Full Inspection There Was One Child Who Was Missing a Written Agreement13A.16.03.03D
At the time of the full inspection there was one child who was missing a written agreement. For correction please have the parent fill out a written agreement and send a copy to the licensing specialist.
- At the Time of the Full Inspection There Was One Child Missing the Health Inventory Part 113A.16.03.04D(1-2)
At the time of the full inspection there was one child missing the health inventory part 1. For correction please submit a copy of the health inventory part 1 to the licensing specialist.
- At the Time of the Full Inspection There Were Two Children Missing the Health Inventory Part 213A.16.03.04D(3)
At the time of the full inspection there were two children missing the health inventory part 2. For correction please submit a copy of the health inventory part 2 to the licensing specialist.
- There Are 2 Substitutes for Which the Center Does Not Have a Copy of the Required Forms on Site13A.16.03.05D(1)
There are 2 substitutes 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 these substitutes and they are clear to work. The center is reminded that they must keep a file for each substitute on site that contains
- At the Time of the Full Inspection There Were 2 Staff That Are No Longer Employed at This Location13A.16.03.06A(2)
At the time of the full inspection there were 2 staff that are no longer employed at this location. For correction please submit a 1203 to the licensing specialist.
- At the Time of the Full Inspection There Was One Staff Member Who Needs an Updated Medical Evaluation13A.16.06.04A(4)
At the time of the full inspection there was one staff member who needs an updated medical evaluation. For correction please have the staff submit documentation of having an updated medical evaluation and send a copy to the licensing specialist.
- At the Time of the Full Inspection There Were Two Aides That Did Not Complete the Basic Health and Safety Training…13A.16.06.12A(3)
At the time of the full inspection there were two aides that did not complete the basic health and safety training within the 90 days of employment. For correction please submit documentation of the staff completing the basic health and safety training to the licensing specialist.
- At the Time of the Full Inspection There Were Two Aides That Did Not Complete the Aide Orientation Course13A.16.06.12C
At the time of the full inspection there were two aides that did not complete the aide orientation course. For correction please submit documentation of the staff completing the aide orientation course to the licensing specialist.