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AlphaBEST@Kettering Elementary

Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

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About AlphaBEST@Kettering Elementary

AlphaBEST@Kettering 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for AlphaBEST@Kettering Elementary

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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 4, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2

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 4, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.11.04A(3)

      “Regional Manager observed medication for a child in care in a plastic bag with their name on it. Facility is reminded that all medication must be in its original container.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.10.02E

      “Regional Manger was unable to observed an operable flashlight, ice bag or chemical ice pack, or whistle in the First Aid Kit. Facility is asked to obtain the missing items and submit photographic evidence upon completion.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06A(2)

      “Regional Manager was informed at the time of the inspection that a staff member has no longer been at the facility since November 2024. Facility is asked to submit the second page of the personnel list to remove the staff member.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “Regional Manager reviewed 5 out of the 8 files reviewed and observed that either the second page or child's physician or source of health care was missing. Facility is asked to review all children's files to ensure all forms are completed and obtained and send a letter of corrections upon completion.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.02F(2)

      “Regional Manager observed that 3 out of the 8 children's files reviewed were missing the required lead test results. Facility is asked to review all children's files to ensure this information is obtained and submit a letter of correction upon completion.”
  2. Feb 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12B(1)

      “While conducting a Mandatory Inspection LS observed 1 aide without annual continued trainings. Per regulations continued trainings must be completed annually.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.05C(1)

      “While conducting a Mandatory Inspection LS observed Director without annual continued trainings. Per regulations continued trainings must be completed annually.”
  3. Jan 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04G

      “While reviewing child records Licensing Specialist observed 3 children without immunization records. Centers must maintain immunization records for all children enrolled in facility.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(3)

      “While conducting a Conversion Inspection Licensing Specialist observed 1 child without part one of the Health Assessment incomplete and 4 children without part 2 of the Health Assessment completed. Specialist informed Director that all children must have part 1 and part of the Health Assessment completed in its entirety.”
  4. Jan 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04G

      “While reviewing child records Licensing Specialist observed 3 children without immunization records. Centers must maintain immunization records for all children enrolled in facility.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(3)

      “While conducting a Conversion Inspection Licensing Specialist observed 1 child without part one of the Health Assessment incomplete and 4 children without part 2 of the Health Assessment completed. Specialist informed Director that all children must have part 1 and part of the Health Assessment completed in its entirety.”

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@Kettering Elementary

Is AlphaBEST@Kettering Elementary licensed?

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

When was AlphaBEST@Kettering Elementary last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on February 4, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has AlphaBEST@Kettering Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 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@Kettering Elementary's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is AlphaBEST@Kettering Elementary?

Upper Marlboro, MD 20774.

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