CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Mudd
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
- 30
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Children's Records & Files (2), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 30, 20255 Findings5 Important
- At the Time of the Full Inspection There Were 9 Children That Did Not Have Documentation That the Parents Were Given Or…13A.16.03.02C(1)
At the time of the full inspection there were 9 children that did not have documentation that the parents were given or advised how to obtain the consumer education pamphlet on child care. For correction please give the parents information on how to obtain consumer education pamphlet and send docume
- At the Time of the Full Inspection There Were 8 Children Missing the Written Agreement with the Child's Parent13A.16.03.03D
At the time of the full inspection there were 8 children missing the written agreement with the child's parent. For correction please have the parent fill out the written agreement and send a copy of the written agreement to the licensing specialist.
- At the Time of the Full Inspection There Were 2 Children That Need an Emergency Card13A.16.03.04C
At the time of the full inspection there were 2 children that need an emergency card. For correction please have the parents fill out an emergency card and send a copy to the licensing specialist. There were also 6 children that needed an updated emergency card. Please have the parent update the eme
- At the Time of the Full Inspection There Were 7 Staff That Are No Longer Employed at the Center13A.16.03.06A(2)
At the time of the full inspection there were 7 staff that are no longer employed at the center. For correction the area manager filled out a 1203 deleting staff during the inspection.
- At the Time of the Full Inspection There Were 3 Staff That Did Not Have Documentation of Having the Staff Orientation13A.16.06.02
At the time of the full inspection there were 3 staff that did not have documentation of having the staff orientation. For correction please review the staff orientation with each staff and send a copy of the documentation to the licensing specialist.
Apr 2, 20252 Findings2 Important
- A Complaint Was Received That in Part Alleged the Site Director Has Had Her 2 Year Old Child at the Site with Her13A.16.04.02D
A complaint was received that in part alleged the site director has had her 2 year old child at the site with her. This site is only approved for preschool and school age children that attend the school. Staff were interviewed, including the site director, and it was disclosed that the site directo
- A Complaint Was Received That Alleged That the Staff at the Site Are Not Supervising the Children in the Cafeteria13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
A complaint was received that alleged that the staff at the site are not supervising the children in the cafeteria. It further alleged children have been observed to be running around, jumping on tables, hitting each other, fights breaking out and staff not doing anything about it. The reporter all
Dec 9, 20242 Findings2 Important
- A Complaint States That the Site Director Spit on a Child When She Was Talking to the Child About His Behavior13A.16.07.01
A complaint states that the site director spit on a child when she was talking to the child about his behavior. The site director denies that she spit on the child and that she instead wiped the spit in the child's mouth on the child's shirt. Licensing specialist interviewed the other staff present.
- A Complaint States That the Site Director Spit on a Child When She Was Talking to the Child About His Behavior13A.16.07.03A(1)
A complaint states that the site director spit on a child when she was talking to the child about his behavior. The site director denies that she spit on the child and that she instead wiped the spit in the child's mouth on the child's shirt. Licensing specialist interviewed the other staff present.
Oct 9, 20242 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection the Site Director Told the Licensing Specialist of 2 Staff That Are No Longer at This…13A.16.03.06A(2)
At the time of the inspection the site director told the licensing specialist of 2 staff that are no longer at this location. For correction please submit a 1203 deleting the two staff. Please see the additional comments for more information.
- At the Time of the Inspection the One Aide Did Not Complete the 6 Hours of Continued Training13A.16.06.12B(1)
At the time of the inspection the one aide did not complete the 6 hours of continued training. For correction please submit a copy of the certificates to the licensing specialist.