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Fort Washington, MD 20744 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alpha Best@ Apple Grove Elementary
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About Alpha Best@ Apple Grove Elementary
Alpha Best@ Apple Grove Elementary is a licensed child care center in Fort Washington, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Inspection reports for Alpha Best@ Apple Grove Elementary
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- Licensed and operating
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- Licensed Child Care Center
- Ages
- School-age children
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 28, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 2
For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Oct 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
13A.16.05.12D
“Outside area at night does not have sufficient lighting to ensure the safety and welfare of children at this site.”
Oct 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
13A.16.05.01A(2)
“Non operable exit light for entering and leaving facility”
Nov 16, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
13A.16.05.09B
“observed bulbs that must be replaced in the girls bathroom. ther are three fixtures in need o f replacements of bulbs.”
13A.16.05.01B
“Licensing specialist observed access area into the daycare area in need of a light source when entering and exiting the facility. Extremely dark and dangerous when parents, staff and children eyesight and range of motions is hindered by the lack of adequate lighting and can not see when entering and leavening the facility after 4:30pm.”
13A.16.05.01A(2)
“Secure or place an appropriate light source for entrance into daycare area.”
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FAQ
Questions about Alpha Best@ Apple Grove Elementary
Is Alpha Best@ Apple Grove Elementary licensed?
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Alpha Best@ Apple Grove Elementary last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on October 28, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Alpha Best@ Apple Grove Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
What are Alpha Best@ Apple Grove Elementary's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Alpha Best@ Apple Grove Elementary?
Fort Washington, MD 20744.