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: 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
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.
2021-08-25 Full 13A.16.03.05B Corrected
Findings: During the on-site inspection, the correct staffing pattern was not posted. Please ensure that an accurate and complete staffing pattern is posted in a conspicuous location indicating the proper staff to child ratio, staff names and care assignments.
2021-08-25 Full 13A.16.03.05C Corrected
Findings: There is no evidence that Aides, DW or SS, have had Basic Health and Safety training. All documentation must be in the staff file at each site where they work. In addition, substitutes are also required to complete Basic Health and Safety training. Please be sure that all staff files (including subs) have all documentation at each site where they work. Send a letter of corrections to the Licensing Specialist within 30 days of the date of the inspection.
2021-08-25 Full 13A.16.06.04A(4) Corrected
Findings: According to records with OCC and on-site, neither staff members, SJ or CS, have had medicals completed within the last five years. CS's last recorded medical was 12/19/2012. Please have each of them complete a medical evaluation using OCC form 1204, with the health care provider answering all questions, and submit a copy of the document to OCC as soon as possible.
2021-08-25 Full 13A.16.06.05C(1) Corrected
Findings: There is no documentation that site director, CS, completed any of the required 12 hours for the training period of 12/2018 - 12/2019 or the training period of 12/2019 - 12/2020. Therefore, she owes 24 hours of training as soon as possible. Please provide the completed certificates of training to OCC. She will also need to complete 12 hours of training for the period of 12/2020 - 12/2021.
2021-08-25 Full 13A.16.06.10C(1) Corrected
Findings: TS completed 6 out of the required 12 hours of training for the training period 01/2018 - 01/2019. She still owes 6 hours for that training period. There is no documentation that TS completed any training hours for the training period 01/2019 - 01/2020. She owes 12 hours for that training period. For the training period 01/2020 - 01/2021, she completed 6 out of the required 12 hours. TS owes 6 hours for that training period. There is no evidence that TG has completed any training hours for the training period 09/2019 - 09/2020, so she owes 12 hours for that period. There is no evidence that she has completed any training hours for the current period of 09/2020 - 09/2021. She has until 09/30/2021 to complete 12 training hours for the current period.
2021-08-25 Full 13A.16.06.12A(3) Corrected
Findings: There is no evidence in the file that Aide, DW or SS, have completed Basic Health and Safety training. This should have been done within 90 days of employment. Please have them do this as soon as possible and submit the certification of completions to OCC. Also write a letter of correction stating how you will become compliant with this regulation in the future.
2021-08-25 Full 13A.16.06.12B(1) Corrected
Findings: At the time of the review, OCC was only aware of one Aide, DW. There is no evidence that she completed any of the 6 required hours of training for the training period of 04/2019 - 04/2020 or for the training period of 04/2020 - 04/2021. Therefore, she owes 12 clock hours. Please have her complete these training hours. Send certificates to OCC upon completion.
2021-08-25 Full 13A.16.10.01A(3)(d) Corrected
Findings: The emergency disaster plan shall be updated, at least annually. No evidence was found that this has been done in over a year. Please update it and show proof of having done so to OCC.
2021-08-25 Full 13A.16.10.02B Corrected
Findings: Site Director reports having current CPR/First Aid that expires 06/10/2023. The site can only open with 20 children if only one staff has current CPR/First Aid certification. The ratio has to be one certified staff member per 20 children in care. Please have all other staff complete CPR/First Aid and submit the current certification to OCC as soon as possible. CPR/First Aid cannot lapse.
2019-10-10 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.12A(3) Corrected
Findings: Aide hired in April 2019 has not completed her required 3 hr aide training which was due 10/4/2019. (6 months from date of employment) Have aide complete the training and submit copy of certificate to the OCC.
2019-10-10 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.10C(1) Corrected
Findings: School age teachers have not completed their required trainings. B. T. Should have completed 12 hours by the end of August 2019. Her file only contains 10 hours. S.C. is on a variance for Group Leader but should have completed 6 hours prior to September 2019. She should have completed those hours in 12/17/ through 12/18. Please provide copies of the certificates when completed. T.S. should have completed 12 hours for 1/2018 to 1/2019. There was a certificate for 6 hours only. She needs 6 more hours for that year and will need 12 more hours before the end of January 2020.
2018-09-26 Full 13A.16.03.03D Corrected
Findings: Of the random sample of files checked none of the files contains new or completed contracts for the current school year. The Director has them out for the parents to complete but she needs to insure that they are completed for all students. Notify OCC when contracts are completed.
2018-09-26 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: A random sample of 20 files were reviewed. Of those files 4 did not have updated emergency cards. Director was advised to check all files for updates and notify OCC when completed.
2018-09-26 Full 13A.16.06.05C(1) Corrected
Findings: Director needs 12 hours per year. Director's year runs from December to December. Director does not have any hours for the year December 2016 to December 2017. Director will need an additional 12 hours to be completed by December 2018 for the year December 2017 to December 2018. At last inspection Director was to complete 4 more hours by December 2016. There are no training hours for this time frame in Director's file. Director is non-complaint with 16 hours for the pervious 2 years and still needs 12 hours by the end of December 2018. Total hours needed 28.

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