Registered Family Child Care Home
✓ Licensed
Carol Alsbrooks
Waldorf, MD
· Charles County
Sugarberry Street,
Waldorf, MD 20603
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 12 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Registered Family Child Care Home
Active License
License Number
156410
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 10 - Southern Maryland Office
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About the Provider
Carol Alsbrooks is a Registered Family Child Care Home in Waldorf MD, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 0-23 Months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 12 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | Full | 13A.15.06.02D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the full inspection the provider did not have a current certificate in approved basic first aid and CPR. For correction please complete an approved basic first aid and CPR training and submit a copy of the certificate to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2026-03-18 | Full | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection one child was missing an annual update to the emergency form. For correction please submit a copy of the updated emergency form. | |||
| 2026-03-18 | Full | 13A.15.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the full inspection there was one child missing documentation of having the health inventory part 2, and there were 2 children missing updated immunization records. For correction please submit a copy of the missing documents. | |||
| 2026-03-18 | Full | 13A.15.05.01A | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider's cats had expired rabies. For correction please have the cats vaccinated and submit a copy of the rabies vaccine to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2026-03-18 | Full | 13A.15.05.04B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: During the inspection the provider did not have the gate at the top or bottom of the stairs. For correction please submit a photo of the gates placed at the steps. | |||
| 2026-03-18 | Full | 13A.15.06.02B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider did not complete the 2025 basic health and safety training. For correction please submit a copy of the certificate of the 2025 basic health and safety training. | |||
| 2024-11-20 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-03-20 | Full | 13A.15.03.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: The written agreement did not contain the pet policy. In addition, as noted in this inspection, also add the screen time policy. | |||
| 2024-03-20 | Full | 13A.15.03.03B | Corrected |
| Findings: There was no written record of attendance. Please ensure that a written record of daily attendance is maintained and verified by the parent. | |||
| 2024-03-20 | Full | 13A.15.03.03E | Corrected |
| Findings: There was no evidence that the family of the children enrolled were given nor advised how to obtain the consumer education information. As discussed, this information may be added to the provider's FDC contract or provide a copy to the parent and maintain documentation showing that the parent received this documentation. | |||
| 2024-03-20 | Full | 13A.15.03.03F | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider did not have a fire drill log to review. Ensure that the fire drills and emergency disaster drills are conducted as required. | |||
| 2024-03-20 | Full | 13A.15.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: There was a child enrolled and whom was present at the time of the inspection that the provider did not have records on to pertain to this child. The Licensing Specialist reviewed this child's emergency card at the previous inspection on 3/28/2023, however, the provider was unable to locate his file at this current inspection. The provider will need to submit copies of the emergency card, Health Inventory Part I and II, immunizations, and the lead screen. | |||
| 2024-03-20 | Full | 13A.15.06.02B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Continued Training was completed late for the 4/2022-4/2023 timeframe. This training was completed in July 2023. Ensure that training is completed within the required timeframes and submit copies of the certificates to the Licensing Specialist. As a reminder, for the 4/2023-4/2024 timeframe, please submit at least 10.5 hours of continued training by 04/30/2024. | |||
| 2024-03-20 | Full | 13A.15.09.01A | Corrected |
| Findings: There was no daily schedule posted. Provider agreed to post the daily schedule of activities. | |||
| 2024-03-20 | Full | 13A.15.09.01B(6) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider did not have a screen time policy. The provider agreed to give the parent/caretaker a written screen time policy that addresses the use of passive and interactive technology during her child care hours. | |||
| 2024-03-20 | Full | 13A.15.10.01A(4) | Open |
| Findings: The emergency and disaster plan was not updated annually. The provider was unable to locate the plan. Submit a copy of the updated emergency and disaster plan showing it has been updated. | |||
| 2024-03-20 | Full | 13A.15.10.01B(1) | Open |
| Findings: The emergency escape plan was not posted. The provider stated it was in the closet at the time of the inspection. Please post the escape plan in a conspicuous place. | |||
| 2024-03-20 | Full | 13A.15.10.01H(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The first aid kit was missing the following items: thermometer, band aids (assorted sizes), paper towels, thermometer, disposable wash cloth, and a flashlight. Submit a letter of correction stating that these items have been placed in the first aid kit. | |||
| 2023-03-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider did not have physical copies of all of the emergency cards accessible for review, except for one. The provider stated that the parents have emailed copies of the emergency cards to her. The provider had one copy of an emergency card via email. The provider was able to provide the personal information on the other two children based off of the Health Inventory, which was emailed to the provider. The provider acknowledged that she will maintain a hard copy of all of the required forms for the children and have them accessible. | |||
| 2023-03-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: The emergency card for CL which was observed on the provider's email, needed to be updated. | |||
| 2023-03-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.03D(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: It was observed that the children ate their lunch without washing their hands prior to eating. As reminder, ensure that children are washing their hands before eating their meals and snacks. | |||
| 2022-03-31 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2021-04-16 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-11-13 | Full | 13A.15.02.03B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The following have expired: cat's rabies vaccine expired in December 2019 and CPR/First Aid expired 2/2020. Please submit copies to your Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2020-11-13 | Full | 13A.15.06.02B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The continued training was completed late. Please ensure that the training is completed within the required timeframe and submit the certificates to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2020-11-13 | Full | 13A.15.06.02E(1) | Open |
| Findings: The provider's CPR and First Aid expired in February 2020. Please provide an updated copy of your CPR and First Aid certification. | |||
| 2019-03-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.05.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, there were two pack n plays in use by two toddlers. Both of the pack n plays had a significant sized hole in the netting. The provider agreed to replace the pack n plays today and send photographs by email within 24 hours. These sleep sources need to be replaced immediately and documentation presented to your Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2019-03-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.09.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: School aged materials and activities were lacking. The provider agreed to immediately increase the quantity and a variety of materials and activities for school agers. Send photographs of these items. | |||
| 2019-03-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.03.04B | Corrected |
| Findings: Four emergency cards were missing required information. Four of the cards were missing doctor's information and two of these cards were missing information for the emergency pick-up person. | |||
| 2019-03-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.09.01A | Corrected |
| Findings: There was no written schedule posted. The provider agreed to post immediately. | |||
| 2019-03-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.10.01B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The emergency escape plan was not posted. The provider agreed to post immediately. | |||
| 2019-03-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.02.01D | Corrected |
| Findings: The Certificate of Registration was not posted. The provider agreed to post immediately. | |||
| 2019-03-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.15.06.02B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider completed her 12 hours of required continued training late for the 2017-2018 time frame. As a reminder, you will need to submit at least 12 hours of continued training for the 2018-2019 timeframe by 4/30/2019. Ensure that continued training is being submitted within the required time frames. | |||
| 2018-03-28 | Full | 13A.15.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: Children's files were missing required information including required information on the emergency cards and there was no emergency card for one child enrolled. Other information missing from the files were the Health Inventory Part I and Part II and immunizations. These children's files were discussed at the time of the inspection and the items that needed to be obtained from the parent of the enrolled child. As discussed, ensure that this information is obtained prior to a child becoming enrolled. Submit a letter of correction showing these areas have been corrected. | |||
| 2018-03-28 | Full | 13A.15.03.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: There were children enrolled in care who did not have evidence of an appropriate lead screen being conducted. | |||
| 2018-03-28 | Full | 13A.15.03.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: The provider was unable to show proof that she had a written agreement for each child enrolled. Also, the provider did not have the discipline policy or the presence of pets in the home in her contract. The provider agreed to add this information to her contract. | |||
| 2018-03-28 | Full | 13A.15.03.03E | Corrected |
| Findings: There were children's files who were missing a receipt that the parent has been informed of the consumer education pamphlet or "The Guide to Regulated Child Care." The provider stated she may change her process of how she informs parents of this information by adding the website of how to obtain this information in her written agreement. | |||
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