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AlphaBEST@Ardmore Elementary
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About AlphaBEST@Ardmore Elementary
AlphaBEST@Ardmore Elementary is a licensed child care center in Springdale, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Inspection reports for AlphaBEST@Ardmore Elementary
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- Licensed and operating
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- Licensed Child Care Center
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- School-age children
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 11 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 4
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 1, 2025Complaint investigation8 rules cited
13A.16.09.03B(3)
“Activity materials must be easily asccessible to children and the items in the basket were not accessible for each child.”
13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
“Children in the unapproved area where the injury occurred were not being properly supervised. Althugh the staff saw the incident occur, adequate and proper supervision was not maintained.”
13A.16.07.06B
“An area in the facility was used without approval by the office of childcare. The stage is not an approved area for child care services.”
13A.16.07.06A
“Although staff was present, the safety and security of the child was not maintained because children were allowED in an unapproved area and accessibility was limited .”
13A.16.05.01A(2)
“The center is using the stage of the multipurpose room as a calming area for children who do not want to participate in activities or need a quiet time. The stage is located at the front of the multipurpose room Children have to walk up three steps up the stage. This section has a table, chairs, and cabinet. The license does not reflect approval to use the stage. The children use baskets for storage but due to center waiting on more baskets for children storage to be given to this site. The children belonging are scattered over the floor as well as in the baskets.”
13A.16.03.04I(2)
“Licensing specialist was unable to ascertain if evidence of a record on file of the injury at the site.”
13A.16.03.04C
“per director the child emergency card information can not be given to the licensing specialist 12/1/2025. This is a confidential and legal document which can not be shared.”
13A.16.03.04A
“Unable to ascertain any records for DR and enrolled child at this site.”
- Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
13A.16.10.01A(4)
“LS did not observe the emergency escape plan posted.”
13A.16.03.04D(3)
“LS did not observe part 2 of the Health Assessment for 4 children.”
13A.16.10.01A(4)
“LS did not observe the emergency escape plan posted.”
Mar 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
13A.16.10.01A(4)
“LS did not observe the emergency escape plan posted.”
13A.16.03.04D(3)
“LS did not observe part 2 of the Health Assessment for 4 children.”
13A.16.10.01A(4)
“LS did not observe the emergency escape plan posted.”
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FAQ
Questions about AlphaBEST@Ardmore Elementary
Is AlphaBEST@Ardmore Elementary licensed?
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
When was AlphaBEST@Ardmore Elementary last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on January 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has AlphaBEST@Ardmore Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 5 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 AlphaBEST@Ardmore Elementary's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is AlphaBEST@Ardmore Elementary?
Springdale, MD 20774.