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AlphaBEST@Melwood Elementary

Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

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About AlphaBEST@Melwood Elementary

AlphaBEST@Melwood 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 5 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for AlphaBEST@Melwood Elementary

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School-age children
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 18, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • 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. May 18, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.10.02A(1)

      “LS observed no evidence of staff having current First Aid/CPR training.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.06.04A(1)

      “LS observed 1 staff members file missing the medical evaluation.”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.03.03D

      “LS observed 1 child's file missing the parent contract signed and dated.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.03C

      “LS observed 2 children's files missing the consumer pamphlet signed by a parent.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.02A

      “LS observed several children's files missing or needing a parent to sign and date the emergency form. LS observed 1 child's file needing a parent to complete Part 1 of the Health Inventory. LS observed 4 children's files needing a physician to complete sign & date Part 2 of the Health Inventory. LS observed 3 children's files missing the immunization shot records.”
  2. May 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 30, 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@Melwood Elementary

Is AlphaBEST@Melwood Elementary licensed?

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

When was AlphaBEST@Melwood Elementary last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on May 18, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 1 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@Melwood Elementary's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is AlphaBEST@Melwood Elementary?

Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.

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