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AlphaBEST@Glenarden Woods Elementary

Glenarden, MD 20706

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About AlphaBEST@Glenarden Woods Elementary

AlphaBEST@Glenarden Woods Elementary is a licensed child care center in Glenarden, 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 13 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for AlphaBEST@Glenarden Woods Elementary

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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 11, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Dec 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. Dec 1, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.10.02A(1)

      “LS observed no evidence of the three Aides having CPR and First Aid Training. Please submit to the Office of Childcare immediately.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.03A

      “LS observed three Aides present with twenty two schoolage children during the Full Inspection. The Director nor a Schoolage Teacher was present with the children.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.02D(1)

      “LS observed no evidence of a child care teacher present and in charge of the center in the director's absence from the center. LS observed three Aides and one Aide was new to the facility since November 20, 2025.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.02B

      “LS observed three Aides present with twenty two schoolage children during the Full Inspection. The Director was not present.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.02A

      “LS observed no evidence of Schoolage Teacher nor Director present during the Full Inspection.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.06.12A(2)

      “LS observed no evidence of the Director present during the Full Inspection. LS observed three Aides present and one of the Aides is new to the facility.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.06.04A(1)

      “LS observed no evidence of a medical for the new staff members. Please submit to the Office of Childcare immediately.”
    • Background checks

      13A.16.06.03A

      “LS observed no evidence of the new Aide having a current criminal background check, Maryland nor FBI as of this date. Please complete immediately.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.02

      “LS observed no evidence of the new Aide completing the staff orientation as of this date. Please complete and submit immediately.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06B

      “LS observed no evidence of the Director sending the required documents within 15 working days of adding the new staff member.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06A(2)

      “LS observed no evidence of written notification of one Aide no longer at the center. The Aide in charge stated that her last day was sometime in October 2025.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06A(1)

      “LS observed one Aide present during the Full Inspection. No written notification received by the Office of Childcare for the Aide. No paperwork for the new Aide that started on November 20, 2025 per the Aide in charge of the center.”
  3. Dec 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06A(1)

      “LS discussed receiving the name of the staff member, however no other required documents was received by the Office of Childcare. Please submit the all the above documents by Friday, December 6, 2024.”

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 AlphaBEST@Glenarden Woods Elementary

Is AlphaBEST@Glenarden Woods Elementary licensed?

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

When was AlphaBEST@Glenarden Woods Elementary last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on December 11, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has AlphaBEST@Glenarden Woods Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 2 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 AlphaBEST@Glenarden Woods Elementary's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is AlphaBEST@Glenarden Woods Elementary?

Glenarden, MD 20706.

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