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Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
AlphaBEST@Barack Obama Elementary
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About AlphaBEST@Barack Obama Elementary
AlphaBEST@Barack Obama Elementary is a licensed child care center in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Inspection reports for AlphaBEST@Barack Obama Elementary
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- Licensed and operating
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- Licensed Child Care Center
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- School-age children
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 16, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 7 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 5
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Background checks 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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Oct 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
13A.16.03.06A(2)
“LS conducted a Full Inspection today and observed 2 employees who are no longer employed with the child care center.”
13A.16.03.06A(1)
“LS conducted a Full Inspection today and observed 3 new employees that the OCC were not aware of. Director provided documentation for all three staff during inspection. Corrected onsite.”
13A.16.03.04C
“LS conducted Full Inspection today and observed 6 children without annually updated Emergency Forms. Per the regulations Emergency Forms shall be updated annually.”
Sep 26, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
13A.16.10.02B
“Licensing Specialist conducted a Mandatory Inspection today and observed facility staff with expired First Aid/ CPR or no First Aid/ CPR. Regulations state that for every 20 children enrolled a staff member must be certified.”
13A.16.03.06A(2)
“Licensing Specialist conducted a Mandatory Inspection and observed 2 staff members that are no longer with the facility. The OCC was not notified of the staff members departure. Corrected onsite.”
13A.16.03.06A(1)
“Licensing Specialist conducted a Mandatory Inspection and observed 3 new staff not listed on the Associated Party List. The OCC was not notified of the new staff. Corrected onsite.”
13A.16.03.05C
“Licensing Specialist conducted a Mandatory Inspection today and observed 3 new staff members that the OCC was not notified about their employment. During the inspection the Director provided Specialist with some required documents for the new employers. Other documents are still pending.”
Oct 27, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
13A.16.03.06A(2)
“Licensing Specialist observed 4 child care staff that were on the Associated Party but no longer employed with before and after care and OCC.”
13A.16.03.06A(1)
“Licensing Specialist observed 3 child care staff that were not approved by OCC and OCC did not receive notification of their hire.”
13A.16.03.04C
“Licensing Specialist observed 2 children without annual updated Emergency Cards.”
13A.16.03.06A(2)
“Licensing Specialist observed 4 child care staff that were on the Associated Party but no longer employed with before and after care and OCC.”
13A.16.03.06A(1)
“Licensing Specialist observed 3 child care staff that were not approved by OCC and OCC did not receive notification of their hire.”
13A.16.03.04C
“Licensing Specialist observed during inspection 3 children without updated Emergency Cards. Emergency Cards are to be updated annually.”
Oct 27, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
13A.16.03.06A(2)
“Licensing Specialist observed 4 child care staff that were on the Associated Party but no longer employed with before and after care and OCC.”
13A.16.03.06A(1)
“Licensing Specialist observed 3 child care staff that were not approved by OCC and OCC did not receive notification of their hire.”
13A.16.03.04C
“Licensing Specialist observed 2 children without annual updated Emergency Cards.”
13A.16.03.06A(2)
“Licensing Specialist observed 4 child care staff that were on the Associated Party but no longer employed with before and after care and OCC.”
13A.16.03.06A(1)
“Licensing Specialist observed 3 child care staff that were not approved by OCC and OCC did not receive notification of their hire.”
13A.16.03.04C
“Licensing Specialist observed during inspection 3 children without updated Emergency Cards. Emergency Cards are to be updated annually.”
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FAQ
Questions about AlphaBEST@Barack Obama Elementary
Is AlphaBEST@Barack Obama Elementary licensed?
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
When was AlphaBEST@Barack Obama Elementary last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on October 16, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has AlphaBEST@Barack Obama Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 2 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@Barack Obama Elementary's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is AlphaBEST@Barack Obama Elementary?
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.