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AlphaBEST@Heather Hills Elementary

Bowie, MD 20716

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About AlphaBEST@Heather Hills Elementary

AlphaBEST@Heather Hills Elementary is a licensed child care center in Bowie, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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School-age children
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Inspection reports for AlphaBEST@Heather Hills Elementary

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Status
Licensed and operating
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Licensed Child Care Center
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School-age children
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 18, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Feb 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.02B

      “LS did not observe a qualified teacher in MPR B. The operator shall assign qualified child care teachers to each group of children as needed to meet the requirements of group size and staffing.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06A(1)

      “LS observed one staff member present that started 02/14/2026 that has not been reported to the OCC. The director also informed LS that there is another staff member that has been working at the center since January 2026 that has not been reported to the OCC. The operator shall within 5 working days of its occurrence, provide written notification to the office about the addition of a new employee or staff member that includes the individual's full name, date of birth, and date of hire, information about the individual's work assignment, proof of compliance with the laws and regulations pertaining to criminal background checks, and signed and notarized permission to examine records of abuse and neglect of children and adults for information about the individual.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(1-2)

      “LS observed once child needing a Health Assessment, part I.”
  2. Feb 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.10.02B

      “LS did not observe any staff members with a current first aid / CPR certification.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06A(1)

      “LS observed three new staff members that had not been reported to the OCC. Two of the staff members started on 02/03/2025, and one staff member started one month ago, in January 2025, per the director.”
  3. Feb 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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@Heather Hills Elementary

Is AlphaBEST@Heather Hills Elementary licensed?

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

When was AlphaBEST@Heather Hills Elementary last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on February 18, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has AlphaBEST@Heather Hills Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 4 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@Heather Hills Elementary's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is AlphaBEST@Heather Hills Elementary?

Bowie, MD 20716.

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