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AlphaBEST@Kingsford Elementary

Mitchellville, MD 20721
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About AlphaBEST@Kingsford Elementary

AlphaBEST@Kingsford Elementary is a licensed child care center in Mitchellville, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

It describes its programs: pre-k.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KSchool-age

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsPre-K
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State record

Inspection reports for AlphaBEST@Kingsford Elementary

License

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

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • 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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  1. Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Apr 1, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.03D(3)

      “LS observed aide with 22 school aged children alone.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.02B

      “LS observed alphabest aide alone with 22 school aged children. Per comar regulations the ratio is 1 to 15. Aide's should not be alone with children without a teacher on site.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06A(1)

      “LS observed alphabest IT staff member on duty assisting and aide on site. LS was not notified that this staff member is permitted to work with the children with Kingsford @ alphabest.”
  4. Apr 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 15, 2024VisitNo 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@Kingsford Elementary

Is AlphaBEST@Kingsford Elementary licensed?

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

When was AlphaBEST@Kingsford Elementary last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on February 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 6 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@Kingsford Elementary's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (301) 390-0260 to confirm.

How much does AlphaBEST@Kingsford Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (301) 390-0260 to ask.

What is AlphaBEST@Kingsford Elementary's phone number?

(301) 390-0260.

Where is AlphaBEST@Kingsford Elementary?

Mitchellville, MD 20721.

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