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

10155 Berry Road , Waldorf MD 20603
(301) 632-5326

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: 135130
  • Capacity: 60
  • Age Range: 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Berry 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
2023-10-11 Full 13A.16.03.02C(1) Corrected
Findings: All of the children's files were reviewed and there were 4 missing evidence that the parent/guardian was provided the consumer pamphlet. Please provide the consumer pamphlet to the parent/guardian and submit evidence of this to the licensing specialist by November 11, 2023.
2023-10-11 Full 13A.16.03.03D Corrected
Findings: The center maintains the written agreement separately from the child's file. A random sample of children's files were reviewed for a written agreement and in this sample there were 3 missing evidence of a written agreement. Please complete a written agreement with the parent/guardian and send a copy to the licensing specialist by November 11, 2023. Please review all files to ensure that all have the required documentation.
2023-10-11 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: All emergency forms were reviewed and there are 4 children's emergency forms that are missing information, see additional comments sheet for details. Please send a copy of the documents to the licensing specialist no later than November 11, 2023.
2023-10-11 Full 13A.16.03.04D(3) Corrected
Findings: All the children's files were reviewed and there are 2 children's files that are missing the Health Inventory Part II. Please have the parent/guardian have the child's physician complete a Health Inventory Part II and send a copy of the documents to the licensing specialist no later than November 11, 2023.
2023-10-11 Full 13A.16.03.05C Corrected
Findings: There is 1 substitute, K.T., for which the center does not have a copy of the required forms on site. The Office of Child Care has received the required documents for this substitute and they are clear to work. The center is reminded that they must keep a file for each substitute on site that contains a copy of the release of information, medical, MD/FBI clearance, training certificates, orientation, and proof of age. The area manager will need to provide copies of these documents to the site director. Please send a letter of correction to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection
2023-10-11 Full 13A.16.06.12A(3) Corrected
Findings: There is one aide, A.W., that has been employed for more than 90 days but there is no evidence that she completed the basic health and safety course. Please have her complete this course ASAP and send a copy of the completed certificate to the licensing specialist.
2023-10-11 Full 13A.16.10.02B Corrected
Findings: Today there are only 2 staff present that are currently certified in first aid and CPR. There were 51 children present, therefore, there should be at least 3 staff present with first aid and CPR. There are 4 of the 5 regular staff that are certified in First Aid and CPR, however, 2 of them were out today. It is recommended that all staff and substitutes obtain certification to prevent this for happening in the future.
2022-10-20 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.03C Corrected
Findings: All children's files were reviewed and there were several that were missing evidence that the parent was given the consumer education pamphlet. Please have the parent sign a copy of the consumer pamphlet and place it in the child's file. Send a letter of correction to the licensing specialist no later than November 20, 2022.
2022-10-20 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.03D Corrected
Findings: All children's files were reviewed and none of them had written agreements. Please complete a written agreement with the parent and be sure the parent signs the agreement. Send a letter of correction to the licensing specialist no later than November 20, 2022.
2022-10-20 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: All children's files were reviewed and there were several that were missing information from the emergency form or the form needed to be updated. Please have the parent fill in the missing information and/or update the emergency form. See additional comments sheets for details. Send a letter of correction to the licensing specialist no later than November 20, 2022.
2022-10-20 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) Corrected
Findings: All children's files were reviewed and there were several that were missing the Health Inventory Part I. Please have the parent complete and sign the Health Inventory Part I and place in file. Send a letter of correction to the licensing specialist no later than November 20, 2022.
2022-10-20 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.04D(3) Corrected
Findings: All children's files were reviewed and there were several that were missing the Health Inventory Part II. Please obtain a completed Part II and place in child's file. Send a letter of correction to the licensing specialist no later than November 20, 2022. See additional comments sheet for details.
2022-10-20 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.05C Corrected
Findings: There was no staff file/record for staff J.A.; please obtain the documents from the previous site she worked or from the main office. Send a letter of corrections to the licensing specialist no later than November 20, 2022.
2022-10-20 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.04A(4) Corrected
Findings: Staff, J.A., completed a medical evaluation in 2012, this needs to be updated within the next 30 days. Please send a copy of the medical evaluation to the licensing specialist once completed.
2021-09-28 Full 13A.16.06.04A(4) Corrected
Findings: One staff needs an updated medical evaluation. Please have this staff person update her medical. Send a letter of corrections to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection.

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