CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Jenifer - Waldorf MD Licensed Child Care Center

2820 Jenifer School Lane , Waldorf MD 20603
(301) 632-5537

About the Provider

Description: Our mission is to provide safe, caring, child-centered programs that meet the needs of families and schools. Our academically enriched extended day programs are interactive and engaging for children, which promotes life long learning. AlphaBEST's team of trusted educational professionals values their role in creating a well balanced atmosphere for children to build pathways to success.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 135132
  • Capacity: 90
  • Age Range: 5 years to 15 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School
  • District Office: Region 10 - Southern Maryland Office
  • District Office Phone: (301) 475-3770 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2021-08-24 Full 13A.16.03.05B Corrected
Findings: The center has not been in operation since March 2020 due to the COVID 19 Pandemic. They are located in a public school and will resume on August 30, 2021 when school reopens. There were no staffing patterns completed at the time of the inspection. Please submit prior to opening the center.
2021-08-24 Full 13A.16.06.04A(4) Corrected
Findings: The following staff need updated medical evaluations: S. J., and V.M. Please send a copy of the evaluations to the licensing specialist once completed.
2021-08-24 Full 13A.16.06.05C(1) Corrected
Findings: See additional comments sheet for details.
2021-08-24 Full 13A.16.06.05C(3) Corrected
Findings: There was no evidence that any staff have completed the COVID 19 Pandemic Training. Please have each staff, including substitutes, complete the training ASAP. Please send copies of training certificates to the licensing specialist once completed.
2021-08-24 Full 13A.16.06.10C(1) Corrected
Findings: See additional comments sheet for details.
2021-08-24 Full 13A.16.06.12B(1) Corrected
Findings: See additional comments sheet for details.
2021-08-24 Full 13A.16.10.02E Corrected
Findings: The following was missing from the first aid kit: Band aids, gloves and a chemical ice pack. Please obtain these items and send a picture of these items to the licensing specialist once obtained.
2019-10-25 Full 13A.16.06.12A(3) Corrected
Findings: T.W. was late in completing her 6 hours of continued training for her 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 training cycle. T. W. will need to be sure to complete at least 6 hours of approved continued training by September 2020.
2019-10-25 Full 13A.16.06.10C(1) Corrected
Findings: Teacher, V.M. completed 12 hours of continued training within her 2018/2019 training cycle, unfortunately, they were from an organization that is no longer approved by the state. Once V.M was made aware of this she quickly took the clock hours that were required. She will need to complete 12 hours by August 2020. It is advised that each staff pay attention to the expiration date for each trainer, if unsure please call the Office of Child Care to inquire.
2019-10-25 Full 13A.16.06.10B(1) Corrected
Findings: S.S. left the child care field but returned early this year. She had been previously qualified as a School Age Teacher, however, during her time away from child care the ADA was added to the qualification for a teacher. S.S. was not aware of the change in the regulation so has not completed the 3 clock hours of training in ADA compliance. S.S. will need to complete the ADA training ASAP, please send the licensing specialist a copy of the training certificate once completed.
2019-10-25 Full 13A.16.06.05C(1) Corrected
Findings: The director completed over 12 hours of continued training within her 2018/2019 training cycle, however, 10 hours were from organizations that are no longer approved by the state. Once the director was made aware of this she quickly took the clock hours that were required. She will need to complete another 12 hours of approved continued training by September 2020. It is advised that each staff pay attention to the expiration date for each trainer, if unsure please call the Office of Child Care to check if they hold a current approval.
2019-10-25 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: All the emergency cards were reviewed and there were 3 that did not have a daily authorized pick up person identified. Please have the parent complete and send a letter of corrections to the licensing specialist within 30 days of this inspection.
2018-10-03 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.10C(1) Corrected
Findings: There are three teachers that did not complete the required continued training within their training cycle- see remarks for details.

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