Licensed Child Care Center
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CCDCS/AlphaBEST Child Care
La Plata, MD
· Charles County
8190 Port Tobacco Road,
La Plata, MD 20646
Quick Facts
Capacity
50 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Contact Information
📞 (301) 934-0104
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
151048
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 10 - Southern Maryland Office
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About the Provider
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.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.02D(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: There was no activity plan for a toddler and there was another activity plan that was for a toddler that had not been updated since 8/2025. When a toddler transitions from the infant room to the toddler classroom, ensure that the child's paperwork also stays with the child in the new classroom. | |||
| 2026-05-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: All of the emergency cards were observed for the infants and toddlers. There was a random sample of the other age groups of the children's records. There were children's emergency cards that were missing required information. Please ensure that the emergency cards are fully completed prior to enrolling a child in care. Submit a letter of correction once all records are reviewed to ensue that all emergency cards are fully completed. | |||
| 2026-05-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: A random sample of the children's records revealed that one lead screen test was missing from the child's file. Obtain the lead screen and submit a letter of correction to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2026-05-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: A random review of children's records revealed that there were multiple vaccines missing that was noted in the children's records. The Director was informed of the missing vaccines and the need to obtain updated immunizations records. She stated she will obtain the required documentation and will submit a letter of correction. | |||
| 2026-05-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, the Director advised who all of the employees were at this site. There was one employee mentioned (JS) that the Office of Child Care has not received the Personnel List/Staff Change form (1203) as a notification of hire. The Office of Child Care had already cleared this individual based on all of the required documentation received; however, a 1203 was never submitted as notification to add this staff member as an employee at this site. This staff member was not at the site during this inspection and was off for the day. The Director stated she will submit a 1203 to add this individual immediately. | |||
| 2026-05-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: All of the staff's continued training was observed and discussed with the Director. The Licensing Specialist discussed each staff and the training that was needed for each of them. Also, additional time was allotted to the Director in order to explain the use of the OCC 100 Professional Development form and how continued training can be tracked. The Director was receptive to ideas and suggestions on how to track continued training for all staff. The following staff did not complete their continued training within the required timeframes. DL (I/T-T) needed 10 hours by 3/31/2026 and SD (PS-T) needed 05 hours by 01/31/2026. Please have staff complete this required training as soon as possible and submit the certificates to the Licensing Specialist. Ensure that continued training is completed within the required timeframes to minimize any noncompliances. | |||
| 2026-05-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.10A | Corrected |
| Findings: Child Care staff, SG, has not completed the Basic Health and Safety training. She is now currently identified as a substitute; however, when she was first hired, she worked the summer months as a teacher. She may return this summer as teacher status again. As a reminder, submit updated 1203's listing any changes in a staff's work position. | |||
| 2026-05-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Child care staff member, JH, did not complete the Basic Health and Safety training by the required timeframe (of 2/19/2026). This staff member will need to complete the BH&S as soon as possible and submit the certificate to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2026-05-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Child Care staff member, DM, did not complete her continued training within the required timeframes. DM needed 1hour by 02/28/2026. | |||
| 2026-05-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Child Care staff member, DM, completed the annual 2025 Basic Health and Safety training past the required due date. This staff completed this training on 5/27/26, however it was due to be completed by 3/31/2026. Ensure that the annual updated BH&S trainings are completed during the required time frames. | |||
| 2026-05-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.11.04A(1)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Ensure that the Medication Authorization forms are fully completed and updated at least annually or as needed within the year. There were some forms that were not fully completed and one form that was over a year from the date signed. | |||
| 2026-05-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: There was no milk on site during the initial part of the inspection. It was observed that the children were not offered or given any milk during their breakfast which was approximately 8:30 am. Shortly thereafter, a staff member arrived and went back to the store to purchase multiple gallons of milk, which was observed when this staff member came back to the center. Ensure that when milk is running low that it is purchased ahead of time. This noncompliance was corrected at the time of the inspection. Thank you. | |||
| 2025-05-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: All children's records were reviewed and recorded on the Health Record Review. The lead screening form was missing for eight children. Obtain the lead screenings and notify the Licensing Specialist once this documentation has been received. | |||
| 2025-05-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: All children's records were reviewed and recorded on the Health Record Review. There were four children who were missing updated immunizations. Obtain the immunizations and notify the Licensing Specialist once this documentation has been received. | |||
| 2024-01-12 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: On January 8, 2024, a complaint was received alleging the following: a staff member "slammed a child a little bit on a cot and held his head down." Another staff member asked the director if they needed help and the director replied she was gong to sit with the child. On January 11, 2024, the Licensing Specialist and another state agency representative made an unannounced visit to the center. The Licensing Specialist interviewed four staff members individually. One staff reported that she was not aware of this reported incident; however she had other concerns of the way the director treated children on this particular day. This staff reported that she observed around 9:15 am, the director was attempting to have a child sit down during circle time. This child continued to get up during this time. Reportedly, the director grabbed this child by the arms & sat him down. She told the child firmly to sit down & the child cried. The child got back up and reportedly the director grabbed the child by the arms again and sat the child down. The child continued to cry. See additional comments section. | |||
| 2024-01-12 | Complaint | 13A.16.09.04A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, the children were laying down for their nap. There was a child who asked a staff member for a blanket. The parent of this child did not bring the child's bedding on this day for the child. There was no extra bedding at the site. Ensure that the center has extra bedding on site at all times for children in care. | |||
| 2024-01-12 | Complaint | 13A.16.12.01A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon interviewing staff members, it was reported that staff are not serving milk with meals. They reported serving milk with breakfast. Ensure that milk is offered with all meals. | |||
| 2024-01-12 | Complaint | 13A.16.12.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: There were three jugs of milk located in the refrigerator that were 1%, 2% and whole milk. This milk is served to the children. Ensure that only 1% or nonfat milk is served to the children. | |||
| 2023-05-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.02F(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: In review of the children's files, there were lead tests and immunizations that were missing. Please obtain the medical documentation and submit to the Licensing Specialist. An email will be sent to the director of which children's files are outstanding. | |||
| 2023-05-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.03B(5) | Corrected |
| Findings: The director agreed to display a copy of the regulations that is freely available to parents and center staff. There was no copy of the regulations printed. | |||
| 2023-05-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.03D | Corrected |
| Findings: There was a contract observed in each of the children's files regarding the files that were reviewed. Not all files were reviewed. There was a random sample review of children's files, to include all of the infant and toddler files. This contract did not contain the discipline policy. The director indicated she will add a discipline policy to the contract and will have parents sign showing they have been informed of the policy. | |||
| 2023-05-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.04K | Corrected |
| Findings: Daily records for infants/toddlers were not maintained. Ensure that a daily record is recorded by the staff member(s) and made available to the parents. | |||
| 2023-05-25 | Full | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Please submit at least 12 hours of continued training for staff member, JT, within 30 days of this inspection. This continued training was supposed to be completed by the end of February 2023. Also, the continued training for the 2/2021-2/2022 were completed late. Ensure that continued training is taken within the designated timeframes. | |||
| 2023-05-25 | Full | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: During the inspection, a preschool child entered the office area alone on two separate occasions of where the Licensing Specialist was working. This child entered the office to obtain a drink from the refrigerator. This was unbeknownst to the staff member. The classroom where the child left is in close proximity to the office. Even though the classroom is close to the office, children always need to be supervised and staff need to know where children are at all times. Also it is important to note, that the side door to the outdoor playground is near the office area. This safety concern was discussed with the director. | |||
| 2023-05-25 | Full | 13A.16.09.01A(7) | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon interviewing infant teachers, it was reported that the infants usually only go outside once in the morning. Children should be going outside twice a day, regardless of their age and if it is weather permitting. A three seat stroller was observed. | |||
| 2023-05-25 | Full | 13A.16.09.01C(6) | Corrected |
| Findings: There was no screen time policy developed. Please develop a screen time policy and allow parents to review and sign that they have been made aware of this policy. The Licensing Specialist will email a copy of the screen time regulations to the provider as a reference. | |||
| 2023-05-25 | Full | 13A.16.09.02C | Corrected |
| Findings: There were infant and toddlers who were missing written activity plans or they were not updated. Either have the current plans updated or obtain new written individualized plans. Ensure these plans are updated at least every 3 months and posted for reference. | |||
| 2023-05-25 | Full | 13A.16.11.03B | Corrected |
| Findings: After the children awoke from their nap, they were served their snack. The children were not instructed to wash their hand's prior to eating. | |||
| 2022-05-31 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09C | Open |
| Findings: There were two teachers that did not have documentation verifying their continued training. Please refer to the hand written additional comments form for details. | |||
| 2022-05-31 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Open |
| Findings: One school age teacher did not have documentation of continued training for the past 2 training cycles. Please refer to the hand written additional comments form for details. | |||
| 2022-05-31 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.10C(3) | Open |
| Findings: The school age teacher did not complete the COVID training as required by this regulation. Refer to the hand written additional comments form for details. | |||
| 2021-03-22 | Full | 13A.16.03.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: Discussed regulation. Due to the COVID 19 emergency the licensing specialist was unable to review the children's files. It was observed that one child was missing an appropriate lead test. The director will let the parents know and notify the licensing specialist when this has been completed. | |||
| 2021-03-22 | Full | 13A.16.03.03D | Corrected |
| Findings: Discussed regulation. Due to the COVID 19 emergency the licensing specialist was unable to review the children's files. It was observed that six children were missing signed written parent agreements in their files. The director will make sure the parents sign a written agreement and place it in each of these children's files. The licensing specialist will be notified when this has been completed. | |||
| 2021-03-22 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Discussed regulation. Due to the COVID 19 emergency the licensing specialist was unable to review the children's files. It was observed that one child was missing the doctor information on their emergency card. The director will make sure the parent completes this. The licensing specialist will be notified when this has been completed. The licensing specialist did review all emergency cards. | |||
| 2021-03-22 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Discussed regulation. Due to the COVID 19 emergency the licensing specialist was unable to review the children's files. It was observed that one child was missing Part 1 of the Health Inventory form that needs to be completed by the parent. The director will let the parent know and the licensing specialist will be notified when this has been completed. | |||
| 2021-03-22 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Discussed regulation. One staff member ended employment and the director never notified the licensing specialist within 5 working days. The director will complete a staff/personnel change form deleting this individual and submit it to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2021-03-22 | Full | 13A.16.06.09B | Corrected |
| Findings: Discussed regulation. There were three preschool teachers that were late in obtaining the required number of training hours for the previous training cycle. They were late completing this training even with the extension to December 31, 2020 due to the COVID 19 emergency. The director will let them know they need to complete training for last training cycle. All three of these staff members have until August 31, 2021 to obtain the required number of training hours for the current training cycle. There was one staff member who was late completing the required number of training hours for the current training cycle. The hours should have been completed by February 28, 2021 and were not. This staff member is currently on maternity leave. The director will let her know. The director will submit copies of all completed training certificates to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2021-03-22 | Full | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Discussed regulation. There was one school age teacher who was late in obtaining the required number of training hours for the current training cycle. These hours should have been completed by February 28, 2021. The director will notify this staff member and send copies of the completed training certificates to the licensing specialist. Currently, this staff member is furloughed. | |||
| 2021-03-22 | Full | 13A.16.09.02C | Corrected |
| Findings: Discussed regulation. There was one infant who needed their written activity plan updated. The date on it was October 14, 2020. The director will inform the teacher to have the parent update this plan. The licensing specialist will be notified when this has been completed. | |||
| 2020-06-24 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-03-05 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Discussed regulation. Three preschool teachers needed to obtain the required number of training hours by August 31, 2019. Two of these teachers did obtain the required number of training hours within the expected timeframe and documentation was given to the licensing specialist during this visit. The other teacher is currently working on obtaining all of the required number of hours. When this has been completed, the training certificates will be sent to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2020-03-05 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Discussed regulation. The school age teacher should have completed the required number of training hours by February 29, 2020. There was no documentation showing that this was completed. When the director receives this documentation, copies of the training certificates will be sent to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2020-03-05 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.01A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: During lunch no milk was served to children. The director stated that the center ran out of milk. The children did have either water or 100 percent fruit juice to drink as a beverage. The director will purchase milk today so it will be available to children. When this is completed, the licensing specialist will be notified. | |||
| 2019-04-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: One child needed Part 2 of the Health Inventory form completed by the doctor. The parent will be told and the licensing specialist will be notified when this is completed. | |||
| 2019-04-17 | Full | 13A.16.09.02C | Corrected |
| Findings: Two infants needed their activity plans updated. Another infant was missing an activity plan. The fourth infant had an updated activity plan. The parents will be asked to update the plan that the center has or complete a plan for their child. When this is completed the licensing specialist will be notified. | |||
| 2019-04-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: One child was missing an immunization record. The director will ask the parent for this and notify the licensing specialist when this has been completed. Six children needed updated immunizations. The director will tell the parents and notify the licensing specialist when this is completed. | |||
| 2019-04-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: One child was missing the name of the person authorized to pick up daily. The director will let the parent know and contact the licensing specialist when this is completed. Another child needed their emergency card updated. Again, the parent will be told and the licensing specialist will be notified when this is completed. | |||
| 2019-04-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: One floater aide left in August 2018 and the licensing specialist found out during this visit. A staff change form was completed by the director and given to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2019-04-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: 13 children needed a lead test documented on their Health Inventory form. Three school age children needed page 4 of the Health Inventory completed by the parent. The director will let these parents know and notify the licensing specialist when these items have been completed. | |||
| 2019-04-17 | Full | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: One aide was missing two hours of training from the previous training cycle. These hours were due by May 31, 2018. The director will tell this aide and notify the licensing specialist when this has been completed. | |||
| 2019-04-17 | Full | 13A.16.06.09B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Two preschool teachers were each missing two hours of training from the previous training cycle. Both were due on August 31, 2018. The director will tell them and notify the licensing specialist when this has been completed. | |||
| 2018-05-04 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Four teachers were short training hours for last training cycle. Three of them need 9 more hours of training and one needs 7 more hours of training. The director will let these staff know and notify the licensing specialist when these trainings are completed. | |||
| 2018-05-04 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: One school age teacher is short 7 hours of training for the previous training cycle. The director will let this staff person know and notify the licensing specialist when this is completed. | |||
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