CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Gale Bailey - Marbury MD Licensed Child Care Center

4740 Pisgah Marbury Road , Marbury MD 20658
(301) 743-6649

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: 135124
  • Capacity: 30
  • Age Range: 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Gale-Bailey 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
2023-10-23 Full 13A.16.03.04E Corrected
Findings: A random sample of 15 of the children's files were reviewed by the Licensing Specialist. Out of the 15 files reviewed, there were two files that did not contain the completed lead screen. Once the lead screens are obtained, submit a letter of correction within 30 days of this inspection date.
2023-10-23 Full 13A.16.03.05C Corrected
Findings: Staff member's (KC) current medical evaluation was not located in the file. Whenever staff medicals are updated, ensure that the most up-to-date copy is in the file.
2023-10-23 Full 13A.16.06.05C(1) Corrected
Findings: The director completed the required training; however it was completed late by a few weeks. For this training year, the director has completed 4 of the 12 hours. The provider was informed that the existing 8 hours needs to be completed by the end of 8/24. The director indicated that her plan is to complete this training within the next several weeks and she will submit the training to the area manager. Once continued training is completed, also submit copies of the certificates to OCC.
2022-10-19 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.04D(3) Corrected
Findings: At today's inspection, a review of the children's records were conducted. A review of these records were not conducted at the previous inspection, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This review revealed that one child is in need of the Health Inventory Part II.
2022-10-19 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.04E Corrected
Findings: At today's inspection, a review of the children's records were conducted. A review of these records were not conducted at the previous inspection, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This review revealed that there are two children's files who are missing the lead screening. This lead screening form will need to be completed by the child's medical doctor and maintained in the child's file. Notify the Licensing Specialist once this completed form is received.
2022-10-19 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.05C(1) Corrected
Findings: The director (AG) completed 12 hours of continued training; however, the training was completed late. Training time frames and the need to compete those required trainings within the specified time frame was discussed at today's inspection with this staff member.
2022-10-19 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.10C(1) Corrected
Findings: The school age teacher (KC) completed 12 hours of continued training, however, the training was completed late. Training time frames and the need to compete those required trainings within the specified time frame was discussed at today's inspection with this staff member.
2021-08-23 Full 13A.16.06.04A(4) Corrected
Findings: The medical evaluation is required to be updated for staff, K.C. This staff's last medical was completed in January 2006. Submit the medical evaluation to the Licensing Specialist within 30 days of this inspection.
2021-08-23 Full 13A.16.06.05C(1) Corrected
Findings: The director (A.G.) did not complete the required continued training within the required timeframe. Ensure that the training is completed with the required timeframes. Please complete at least 1.5 hours of continued training by 8/31/2021 and send a copy of the certificate to the Licensing Specialist.
2021-08-23 Full 13A.16.06.12B(1) Corrected
Findings: The aide (K.C.) did not complete the required continued training within the required timeframe. Ensure that the training is completed with the required timeframes. Please complete at least 1.5 hours of continued training by 8/31/2021 and send a copy of the certificates to the Licensing Specialist..
2019-10-22 Full 13A.16.06.12A(3) Corrected
Findings: The staff member (K.C.) indicated that she did complete her 6 hours of continued training for 9/2018-9/2019 through the Institute of Child Nutrition; however, she stated she was unable to print the certificates or to get back into the website. The Licensing Specialist provided the telephone of this training organization to this staff member in order for her to obtain assistance. She was informed that if she was unable to gain access to the training certificates, then she would need to complete 6 hours of continued training immediately. Please submit copies of the training certificates to the Licensing Specialist.
2019-10-22 Full 13A.16.03.04D(3) Corrected
Findings: Please obtain the Health Inventory Part II for I.M. There was a child's physical examination located in the child's file; however, it was not the required Part II documentation. Please submit a letter of correction.

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