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

421 University Drive , Waldorf MD 20602
(301) 632-6804

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: 135133
  • Capacity: 45
  • Age Range: 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary
  • 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
2023-09-26 Full 13A.16.03.02C(1) Corrected
Findings: All files were reviewed and there are 7 files that are missing evidence that the parent/guardian was given the consumer pamphlet. Please provide evidence that the parent/guardian was given the pamphlet to the licensing specialist by October 26, 2023.
2023-09-26 Full 13A.16.03.03B(5) Corrected
Findings: The center had the incorrect regulations displayed. The "Letter of compliance" regulations were displayed rather than the "child care center" regulations. The licensing specialist will email a copy to the site director for her to print. Please then place the correct regulations in the folder and take out the incorrect regulations.
2023-09-26 Full 13A.16.03.03D Corrected
Findings: All files were reviewed and there are 9 files that are either missing the written contract or it needs to be updated. Please complete/update the written contract with the parent/guardian and send a copy to the licensing specialist by October 26, 2023.
2023-09-26 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: All files were reviewed and there are 9 children's files that are either missing the complete emergency form, it needs updating, or there is missing information. Please have these forms completed/updated and send a copy to the licensing specialist by October 26, 2023.
2023-09-26 Full 13A.16.03.04D(3) Corrected
Findings: All files were reviewed and there are 3 children's files that are either missing the entire Health Inventory or part of the form. Please have these forms completed and send a copy to the licensing specialist by October 26, 2023.
2023-09-26 Full 13A.16.03.05C Corrected
Findings: There is 1 substitute 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.
2023-09-26 Full 13A.16.06.05C(1) Corrected
Findings: There was no evidence that the director completed the required 12 hours of continued training for her training cycle of 8/22 -8/23. She will need to complete the 12 hours of approved continued training ASAP but no later than October 26, 2023. The director will also need to complete an additional 12 hours of approved continued training for the training cycle of 8/23 -8/24 by August 31, 2024. Please send copies of completed training certificates to the licensing specialist.
2022-10-12 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.02C(1) Corrected
Findings: All children's files were reviewed, there were 4 files that were missing evidence the parent was provided the consumer pamphlet. Please have the parent sign the consumer pamphlet and send a letter of correction to the licensing specialist with 30 days of the date of this inspection.
2022-10-12 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.03D Corrected
Findings: All children's files were reviewed and there were several files that were either missing an agreement or the tuition rate was not filled in. Please complete an agreement with each parent or fill in the missing information on the agreement and send a letter of correction to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection.
2022-10-12 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: All children's files were reviewed and there were several files that were either missing the emergency form or there was information not filled in. Please have the parent either complete the emergency form or fill in the missing information and send a letter of correction to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection.
2022-10-12 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.04D(3) Corrected
Findings: All children's files were reviewed and there were 3 files that were missing the Health Inventory Part II. Please obtain a completed Health Inventory Part II from the parent and send a letter of correction to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection.
2022-10-12 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.05C(1) Corrected
Findings: The licensing specialist reviewed the director's file, she has 1.5 hours of the training for the 8/21 -8/22 training cycle. She will need to complete another 10.5 hours of approved continued training as soon as possible and be sure to complete 12 additional hours of approved training by August 2023. Please send copies of training certificates once completed to the licensing specialist no later than November 12, 2022.
2022-10-12 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.12B(1) Corrected
Findings: Aide, T. S., needs to complete 6 hours of approved continued training for her 8/21 -8/22 training cycle. Be sure to complete another 6 hours of approved training by August 2023. Please send copies of training certificates to the licensing specialist by November 14, 2022.
2022-10-12 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.13B Corrected
Findings: The site director was out today so staff person, T. S., was taking her place but had not signed the substitute log book to reflect this. Staff need to be sure that if they are taking the place of any other staff they must indicate via the substitute log who they are subbing for and the date. During the inspection staff, T. S., completed the log to reflect she was in place of the site director.
2021-08-24 Full 13A.16.03.05C Corrected
Findings: During the inspection all staff files were reviewed. There were several staff that did not have evidence of the medical evaluation in their file, all documentation must be in the staff file at each site they work. In addition, substitutes are also required to complete the Basic Health and Safety training and there was no evidence that substitute, A.B., completed the course. Please have her complete the next available class. Please be sure that each staff person's (including subs) file has all documentation at each site they work. Please send a letter of corrections to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection.

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