CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Neal
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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- 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 (7), Children's Records & Files (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 29, 20256 Findings6 Important
- There Was a Staffing Pattern Posted That Needs to Be Updated with Current Staff13A.16.03.05B
There was a staffing pattern posted that needs to be updated with current staff. There was one staff (TC) who was listed, that is no longer employed at this site. There was also another staff member (DM) who reportedly has not been at the site since the beginning of 9/2025 because he has been off.
- There Was One Substitute for Which the Center Does Not Have a Copy of the Required Substitute Forms on Site13A.16.03.05D(1)
There was 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 these substitutes and they have been cleared to work, based on the documentation that was received and reviewed by this Agency. T
- The Director Needs to Complete 8 Hours of Continued Training for the 10/23 -10/24 Timeframe13A.16.06.05C(1)
The director needs to complete 8 hours of continued training for the 10/23 -10/24 timeframe. Also as a reminder, please submit an additional 12 hours of continued training for the 10/24-10/25 timeframe. It is imperative that continued training be completed within the required timeframes. It is adv
- The School Age Teacher Needs to Complete 9 Hours of Continued Training for the 08/24 -08/25 Timeframe13A.16.06.10C(1)
The school age teacher needs to complete 9 hours of continued training for the 08/24 -08/25 timeframe. It is imperative that continued training be completed within the required timeframes. It is advised to create a tracking tool so that training is completed on time as required by this regulation.
- At the Time of the Inspection13A.16.08.03A
At the time of the inspection, the group size and staffing met requirements; however, earlier in the program during the pm hours, there were 80 children present with only 5 staff. One of the staff members was off and there was no substitute present to ensure that staff/child ratios were met. Ensure
- At the Time of the Inspection13A.16.10.02B
At the time of the inspection, the requirements were met for meeting CPR and first aid ratio requirements; however, it was reported that there are 90 children enrolled, which is also the assigned capacity for this site. There are four staff who meet the requirements, which would only cover a capaci
Oct 29, 20248 Findings8 Important
- A 20% Sample of the Health Record Review of the Children's Records Were Conducted and in This Review It Was Found That…13A.16.03.02C(1)
A 20% sample of the Health Record Review of the children's records were conducted and in this review it was found that some of the records did not contain proof that the parent was advised or given the Consumer Education pamphlet. Please review all files to ensure that this requirement is met. Noti
- A 20% Sample of the Health Record Review of the Children's Records Were Conducted and in This Review It Was Found That…13A.16.03.03D
A 20% sample of the Health Record Review of the children's records were conducted and in this review it was found that some of the contracts reviewed did not contain the fees for or the provisions of care. Please review all contracts to ensure this information is provided. Notify the Licensing Spe
- A 20% Sample of the Health Record Review of the Children's Records Were Conducted and in This Review It Was Found That…13A.16.03.04C
A 20% sample of the Health Record Review of the children's records were conducted and in this review it was found that there were some emergency cards missing required information. Please review all emergency cards and ensure that all areas of the emergency card are completed. Notify the Licensing
- A 20% Sample of the Health Record Review of the Children's Records Were Conducted and in This Review It Was Found That…13A.16.03.04D(3)
A 20% sample of the Health Record Review of the children's records were conducted and in this review it was found that only one of the files reviewed was missing the Health Inventory Part II. Please review all Health Inventory forms and ensure that all areas of the Health Inventory are completed.
- The Director, TC, Did Not Complete the Required Continued Training13A.16.06.05C(1)
The director, TC, did not complete the required continued training. The training was supposed to be completed by 10/2023. This training was not completed until December, 2023. For this current time frame, please submit an additional 10 hours of continued training by 10/31/2024. For future reference
- The School Age Teacher (TS) Did Not Complete the Required Continued Training13A.16.06.10C(1)
The school age teacher (TS) did not complete the required continued training. This training was supposed to be completed by the end of August 2024. Submit an additional 7 hours of continued training as soon as possible. For future reference, ensure that continued training is completed prior to the
- The Aide (AC) Did Not Complete the Continued Training Within the Required Timeframes13A.16.06.12B(1)
The aide (AC) did not complete the continued training within the required timeframes. This training was supposed to be completed by the end of October 2023 and the training was not completed until December, 2023. For the current time frame, this aide needs to submit at least two additional hours of
- The Aide (AC) Has Not Completed the Aide Training Within the Required Timeframe13A.16.06.12C
The aide (AC) has not completed the Aide training within the required timeframe. Please complete as soon as possible and submit a copy of the certification to the Licensing Specialist.