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Bowie, MD 20715
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AlphaBEST Woodmore Elementary @ Meadowbrook 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 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 10 rules in all
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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13A.16.10.02B
“LS dd not observe any staff on site with a current certificate in first aid/CPR. A center with an approved capacity of more than 20 children shall have in attendance, in a ratio of at least one staff member for every 20 children present, staff members who are currently certified in approved first aid and CPR as specified at subsection A of this regulation.”
13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
“LS did not observe a fire drill/emergency disaster drill log. The emergency and disaster plan shall be practiced by staff and children at least once per year for fire evacuation, and twice per year for other emergency and disaster situations.”
13A.16.08.02B
“LS observed two aides present during the inspection. There were no qualified teachers present. The operator shall assign qualified child care teachers to each group of children as needed to meet the requirements for group size and staffing set forth at Regulation .03 of this chapter.”
13A.16.03.04J
“LS requested written information about the child's individual needs for six children. Staff did not know where the children's files were located so they were unable to furnish the forms.”
13A.16.03.04D(3)
“LS requested the Health assessment part 2 for six children. Staff did not know where the children's files were located so they were unable to furnish the forms.”
13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
“LS requested the Health assessment part 1 for six children. Staff did not know where the children's files were located so they were unable to furnish the forms.”
13A.16.03.04C
“LS requested emergency forms for six children. Staff did not know where the children's files were located so they were unable to furnish the forms.”
13A.16.03.04B(1)
“No staff on site knew the location of the children's records. Each child's records shall be readily accessible to all staff members providing care to the child.”
13A.16.03.06A(1)
“LS observed one staff member that was unknown to the OCC. The staff member started at the center in August, 2025. The operator shall within 5 working days of its occurrence, provide written notification to the office about the addition of a new 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.”
13A.16.03.06A(1)
“LS observed one staff member that was unknown to the OCC. The staff member started at the center in August, 2025. The operator shall within 5 working days of its occurrence, provide written notification to the office about the addition of a new 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.”
13A.16.03.06A(1)
“LS observed one staff member that was unknown to the OCC. The staff member started at the center in August, 2025. The operator shall within 5 working days of its occurrence, provide written notification to the office about the addition of a new 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.”
13A.16.03.06A(1)
“LS observed one staff member that was unknown to the OCC. The staff member started at the center in August, 2025. The operator shall within 5 working days of its occurrence, provide written notification to the office about the addition of a new 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.”
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Bowie, MD 20715
Lanham, MD 20706
1100 Eastern AVE, NE, Washington, DC
Bowie, MD 20715 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bowie, MD 20715
Bowie, MD 20715 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bowie, MD 20715
Bowie, MD 20715 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bowie, MD 20715
FAQ
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 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.
Its hours are not listed.
Bowie, MD 20715.