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Alpha BEST @ Suitland Elementary,
Suitland, MD
· Prince George's County
4650 Homer Avenue,
Suitland, MD 20746
Quick Facts
Capacity
30 children
Age Range
4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (301) 632-6804
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
252482
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 4 - Prince George's County
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About the Provider
Alpha BEST @ Suitland Elementary, is a Licensed Child Care Center in Suitland MD, with a maximum capacity of 30 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-06 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed one (1) new employee who was not known to the OCC. The Center has a new Director who started February of 2025 and two (2) additional employees who are not present during inspection are also unknown to the OCC. | |||
| 2025-06-06 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed one (1) employee in charge of the group of children who is unknown to the OCC. Employee has been in the program since September 2024. | |||
| 2025-06-06 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe any one (1) of the new employees with emergency preparedness training. | |||
| 2025-06-06 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed one (1) staff with the children in care who did not have current first aid/CPR certification. | |||
| 2025-06-06 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.11.04F(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe any of the new employees with medical administration training. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that the Emergency form for 1 child was not updated. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe part 2 of the Health Assessment for 2 children. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that OCC was not notified within 5 working days of the ending employment of 3 staff. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Full | 13A.16.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that the First aid kit was missing tweezers, an ice pack and wash cloths. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that one child does not have written records. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that 2 child do not have an emergency form and 4 children do not have updated forms. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that 3 children did not have a health assessment on file, 3 children did not have part 1 of the health assessment and 2 children did not have part 2 of the health assessment. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that one staff does not have a file with any of the required documents. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that the center did not notify OCC of new staff within 5 working days. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.04F(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that the thermometer does not read at or below 40 degrees. | |||
| 2022-06-16 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2021-09-01 | Full | 13A.16.02.03C(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed an unapproved Fire Inspection Report. Director will submit an approved Fire Inspection report. 11/17/2022 LS observed the request for a New Fire Inspection. Proof of payment receipt observed. Director states the school has made all of the corrections and is awaiting a re-inspection date from the Fire Marshal. | |||
| 2021-09-01 | Full | 13A.16.10.02A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Area Coordinator states the staff are scheduled to take the First Aid/CPR renewal course. LS requested a copy of the registration receipt. 11/29/2021 - First Aid/CPR Cards received. | |||
| 2021-09-01 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-09-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed new staff working at the center and LS was not notified. Staff state they began on 9/3/19. | |||
| 2019-09-11 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS spoke with current staff who state that the previous staff are no longer employed. LS was not notified of the end dates. | |||
| 2018-10-09 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: No evidence of staffing pattern posted. | |||
| 2018-10-09 | Conversion | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Director did not complete 12hrs of continued training during previous year of employment. | |||
| 2018-10-09 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed two emergency cards that were not updated within the last 12 months. | |||
| 2018-10-09 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: Operator has not submitted a current and complete list of personnel list to the office. | |||
| 2018-10-09 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: Operator does not have individual employment records for all current staff members. | |||
| 2018-10-09 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The Office of Child Care was not notified about two new employees. | |||
| 2018-10-09 | Conversion | 13A.16.03.06B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The operator did not notify the office of two new staff members within 15 working days of their start dates. | |||
| 2018-10-09 | Conversion | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Operator does not have medical evaluations on file for all staff members. | |||
| 2018-10-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Staff were not able to see and hear the children at all times during Licensing Specialist's visit. | |||
| 2018-10-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: The emergency escape plan was not posted in each area of the center. | |||
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