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

2615 Davis Road , Waldorf MD 20603
(301) 374-2537

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: 141598
  • Capacity: 90
  • Age Range: 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: William A. Diggs 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
2023-10-11 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.06A(1) Corrected
Findings: During the mandatory inspection an employee from another location that is cleared was present at the center. Site director is reminded that when a new staff person is going to be at the location the Licensing Specialist must be notified within 5 working days.
2023-10-11 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.10C(1) Corrected
Findings: During the mandatory inspection it was noted that staff person BM is missing 12 hours of continued training for the year. For correction please submit copies of the certificates of the completed training.
2023-10-11 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.12B(1) Corrected
Findings: During the mandatory inspection it was noted that staff person DW is missing 1.5 hours of training and staff person AH is missing 4.5 hours of training. For correction please submit copies of the training certificates.
2023-10-11 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.12B(3) Corrected
Findings: During the mandatory training it was noted that staff person AB is missing the Basic Health and Safety training. Please have staff person AB complete the Basic Health and Safety training and submit a copy for correction.
2022-10-27 Full 13A.16.03.02C(1) Corrected
Findings: Among a sampling of the children's files, 4 children did not have evidence that their parents have seen a Consumer Pamphlet. Please notify the Office of Child Care once all the children's parents have verified that they have seen a Consumer Pamphlet via their signature and date.
2022-10-27 Full 13A.16.03.03D Corrected
Findings: There were multiple children missing a family contract. Please make sure that every child has a family contract with a specified tuition rate and notify the Office of Child Care once this task has been completed.
2022-10-27 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: Among a sampling of the children's emergency forms, there were 2 children (JF and AF) missing the health care provider's contact information. Please have the parent's of JF and AF fill out the health care provider's contact information. Please notify the Office of Child Care once emergency forms have been have been reviewed and corrected.
2022-10-27 Full 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) Corrected
Findings: Among a sampling of the children's files, there was 1 child (JC) missing Part I of the Health Inventory. Please obtain Part I of JC's Health Inventory. Please notify the Office of Child Care once Part I of the Health Inventory has been obtained for JC and when all of the children's files have been reviewed for missing documentation.
2022-10-27 Full 13A.16.03.04D(3) Corrected
Findings: Among a sampling of the children's files, there were 2 children (JC and LH) missing Part II of the Health Inventory. Please obtain Part II of JC and LH's Health Inventory. Please notify the Office of Child Care once Part II of the Health Inventory has been obtained for JC and LH and when all the children's files have been reviewed for missing documentation.
2022-10-27 Full 13A.16.03.04E Corrected
Findings: Among a sampling of the children's files, 1 of the preschool aged children (TB Jr.) did not have evidence of a blood lead test and a school age child (JC) did not have evidence of a lead screening. Please notify the Office of Child Care once TB Jr.'s lead blood test and a copy of JC's lead screening have been obtained and when all the children's files have been reviewed for missing documentation.
2022-10-27 Full 13A.16.03.06A(2) Corrected
Findings: Aide, TB was listed as an associated party at this site because the Office of Child Care was not notified of her departure. Please forward a 1203 to the Office of Child Care with a delete date for TB.
2022-10-27 Full 13A.16.05.01A(2) Corrected
Findings: Upon inspection of the library (alternative space), the Licensing Specialist observed two spray bottles of a disinfecting cleansing agent which was located on bookshelves behind the librarian's desk. Please secure and/or relocate any hazardous cleaning supplies so that they are inaccessible to children in care. Also, there was a laminator to the left of the librarian's desk. The laminator was turned off and did not appear to be hot. The Office of Child Care recommends having the laminator's on/off switch covered to make it inaccessible or relocating the laminator to a secure location or unplugging the laminator when it is not being used. If the laminator stays in its current location and is unplugged, please make sure to cap the electrical outlet.
2022-10-27 Full 13A.16.06.04A(4) Corrected
Findings: School Age Teachers, TG and TS do not have an updated medical report in their file. Both medical reports were dated September of 2017. Please have TG and TS obtain recent medical reports and forward a copy to the Office of Child Care.
2022-10-27 Full 13A.16.06.10C(1) Corrected
Findings: School Age Teacher, TG is in need of 14.5 clock hours of continued training for the September 2021-2022 time frame. School Age Teacher, TS is in need of 8.5 clock hours of continued training for the August 2021-2022 time frame. Please forward copies of continued training certificates to the Office of Child Care for TG and TS within the next 30 days.
2021-08-25 Full 13A.16.03.05A Corrected
Findings: A complete list of personnel was not provided on an OCC 1203 form, showing all staff and substitutes. Please do so as soon as possible and send any additions or deletions on a 1203 throughout the year.

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