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Alpha BEST @ Suitland Elementary

Suitland, MD 20746

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About Alpha BEST @ Suitland Elementary

Alpha BEST @ Suitland Elementary is a licensed child care center in Suitland, 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 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

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Preschoolers and school-age children
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Inspection reports for Alpha BEST @ Suitland Elementary

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Status
Licensed and operating
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Licensed Child Care Center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 1

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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  1. Sep 3, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.10.02E

      “L. S. observed that the First Aid kit did not have soap maintained in the First Aid Kit.”
    • Background checks

      13A.16.03.06F(2)

      “L.S. observed one new employee supervising a group of children. Staff member was hired August 19, 2026.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04G

      “The files for four children are missing immunization records.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(1-2)

      “Two children are required to have part one of the Health Assessment completed. Three children are required to have part two of the Health Assessment completed.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “Three children need completed emergency forms to remain in care. Four children are required to have health assessment completed to remain in care. Four children are required to have immunizations to remain in care. Seven children are required to have their emergency forms annually updated.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.02A

      “Three children need completed emergency forms to remain in care. Four children are required to have health assessment completed to remain in care. Four children are required to have immunizations to remain in care.”
  2. Jun 6, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.11.04F(1)

      “LS did not observe any of the new employees with medical administration training.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.10.02B

      “LS observed one (1) staff with the children in care who did not have current first aid/CPR certification.”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.10.01A(1)

      “LS did not observe any one (1) of the new employees with emergency preparedness training.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.02B

      “LS observed one (1) employee in charge of the group of children who is unknown to the OCC. Employee has been in the program since September 2024.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06A(2)

      “LS observed one (1) new employee who was not known to the OCC. The Center has a new Director who started February of 2025 and two (2) additional employees who are not present during inspection are also unknown to the OCC.”
  3. Jun 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06A(2)

      “LS observed that OCC was not notified within 5 working days of the ending employment of 3 staff.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(3)

      “LS did not observe part 2 of the Health Assessment for 2 children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “LS observed that the Emergency form for 1 child was not updated.”

Copied from Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Alpha BEST @ Suitland Elementary

Is Alpha BEST @ Suitland Elementary licensed?

Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Alpha BEST @ Suitland Elementary last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Alpha BEST @ Suitland Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 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 @ Suitland Elementary's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Alpha BEST @ Suitland Elementary?

Suitland, MD 20746.

Sources: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care (license and visits).