CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Mount Hope/Nanjemoy
IRONSIDE ROAD, NANJEMOY, MD 20662Childery 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
- 30
- 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 (6), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 28, 20254 Findings4 Important
- The Center Regulations Were Not Displayed nor Freely Available for Reference by Parents and Center Staff13A.16.03.03B(5)
The center regulations were not displayed nor freely available for reference by parents and center staff. This site used to display there information board and center regulations on a table. The site now displays the AlphaBEST board that is now attached to a wall. Since the display has changed, en
- There Is One Substitute for Which the Center Does Not Have a Copy of the Required Substitute Forms on Site13A.16.03.05D(1)
There is one substitute 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 this substitute and they have been cleared to work, based on the documentation that was received and reviewed by this Agency. The
- Within 5 Working Days of Its Occurrence13A.16.03.06A(1)
Within 5 working days of its occurrence, it is required that the operator send written notification to the Office of Child Care of when a staff member has been added or deleted at a site. At the time of the inspection, there was a director on site in which the Office never obtained a 1203 to add th
- There Was an Aide (CH) Who Did Not Complete the Aide Training Within 6 Months of Hire13A.16.06.12C
There was an aide (CH) who did not complete the aide training within 6 months of hire. This training needs to be completed immediately and submit a copy of the training certificates to the Licensing Specialist.
Oct 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Is a Current Staffing Pattern Posted That Lists an Individual in Charge of a Group of Children in Which The…13A.16.03.05B
There is a current staffing pattern posted that lists an individual in charge of a group of children in which the clearance process has not yet been completed on this individual by the Office of Child Care. AlphaBEST was notified that this individual was not cleared on September 13, 2024. This indiv
Oct 26, 20234 Findings4 Important
- A Random Sample of the Children's Files Were Reviewed13A.16.03.02E
A random sample of the children's files were reviewed. There was one file that was missing the lead screen. Obtain the lead screen and submit a letter of correction.
- The Center Is Reminded That They Must Keep a File for Each Substitute on Site That Contains but Is Not Limited to A…13A.16.03.05C
The center is reminded that they must keep a file for each substitute on site that contains but is not limited to a copy of the release of information, medical, MD/FBI clearance, training certificates, orientation, and proof of age. The area manager will need to provide copies of these documents to
- The Aide (RL) Did Not Have a Medical Evaluation in Their Staff Files nor Does the Office of Child Care Have a Medical…13A.16.06.04A(1)
The aide (RL) did not have a medical evaluation in their staff files nor does the Office of Child Care have a medical evaluation on file. A medical evaluation for this staff member was submitted, but it does not meet the specified criteria of what is supposed to be included on the form. The direc
- Ensure That Continued Training Is Being Completed Within the Required Timeframes13A.16.06.05C(1)
Ensure that continued training is being completed within the required timeframes. The director (TA) needs to complete at least 1.5 hours of continued training. This training was supposed to be completed by 8/30/2023. There were other trainings that the director completed; however, they were not a
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