Licensed Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Higdon
Newburg, MD
· Charles County
12872 Rock Point Road,
Newburg, MD 20664
Quick Facts
Capacity
45 children
Age Range
4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (301) 259-0176
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
135136
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 August - July
- Tuesday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM August - July
- Wednesday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM August - July
- Thursday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM August - July
- Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM August - July
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | Full | 13A.16.03.02C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: A sample of children's files were reviewed and in this sample there were two files that did not contain evidence that the parent was supplied with the consumer education pamphlet; please provide this to the parent and have them sign a form to keep in the file. Please send a copy of the signed form to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2025-10-01 | Full | 13A.16.03.03D | Corrected |
| Findings: A sample of children's files were reviewed and in this sample there were several files that did not contain the dollar amount on the parent contract. The center uses an electronic system for payment, however, there needs to be a written contract with the tuition rate and signature of the parent. Please review all files to be sure each has a complete written contract. Please send a copy of the completed contract for the children that are listed in the remarks section to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2025-10-01 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: A sample of children's files were reviewed and in this sample there was one file that did not contain the Health Inventory II with the lead screen. Please obtain the Health Inventory II completed by the physician or obtain a copy of the physical that the parent provided to the school. Please send a copy of this to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2025-10-01 | Full | 13A.16.03.05D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: A 1203 was received by the area manager adding K.B. as a substitute at this site, however, the site does not have a file for this person. The staff person has been cleared by this office, however, the site is required to keep a personnel file at the center containing the release of information, site orientation, medical, and copy of the FBI/MD criminal background checks. | |||
| 2025-10-01 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: The site director's last medical evaluation was completed in 2020, she will need to obtain an updated medical evaluation immediately and send the completed medical evaluation to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2025-10-01 | Full | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The director has 9 hours of continued training for her 10/23-10/24 training cycle, she will need to complete the remaining 3 hours of approved continued training immediately. Please send copies of training certificates to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2025-10-01 | Full | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Teacher, C.W. completed 9.5 hours of continued training for her 8/24-8/25 training cycle, she will need to complete an additional 2.5 hours of approved continued training immediately. Teacher P.T. completed 2 hours of continued traing her her 9/24-9/25 training cycle. She will need to complete an additional 10 hours of approved continued training immediately. Please send copies of training certificates to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2024-09-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The director only has 7.5 hours of approved continued training for her training cycle of 11/22-10/23, therefore she will need to make up 4.5 hours of approved continued training. Her current training cycle will end 10/31/2024 so she will need another 12 hours of approved continued training completed by that date. Please send copies of completed training certificates to the Licensing Specialist once completed. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | Full | 13A.16.02.03C(3)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: The 2 substitutes for the center do not have evidence of a release of information to examine records of abuse and neglect in the staff files. The Office of Child Care has received an updated release of information for N.T. but M.B. needs to update her release. A copy of each should be kept in the staff file on site. Please have M.B. complete a new release and send to the licensing speiclaist within 30 days of this inspection. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | Full | 13A.16.03.02C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: A sample of children's files were reviewed and within this sample there were 2 files that did not contain documentation that the parent was given the consumer pamphlet. Please provide the parent with a copy of the pamphlet and submit documentation of this to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection. Please review all children's files to be sure that they contain documentation that the parent was provided a consumer pamphlet. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | Full | 13A.16.03.03D | Corrected |
| Findings: A sample of children's files were reviewed and within this sample there were 2 files that did not contain documentation of a contract. Please complete a contract with the parent and send a copy of the contracts that are missing to the licensing specialist within 30 days from the date of this inspection. Please review all files and be sure each has a written contract. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: A sample of emergency forms were reviewed and within this sample there was 1 form that needs to be updated, 2 that are missing the daily authorized pick up person and 1 form that is missing the doctor information. Please have the parents update and/or fill in missing information. Please send a copy of the emergency forms to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection. Please review all children's files to be sure that the emergency forms are updated and contain the required information. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: A sample of children's files were reviewed and within this sample there were 3 files that either did not have a completed Health Inventory I or II or the form was missing information. Please obtain the required documents and/or have the information filled in and send copies to the licensing specialist with 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: A sample of children's files were reviewed and within this sample there was one file that was missing the Health Inventory Part II and there was no other documentation that the lead screen was completed. Please have the parent obtain a complete Health Inventory Part II from the doctor to include the lead screen. Please send a copy to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: There are 2 substitutes that the center does not have a copy of the required forms on site. The Office of Child Care has received the required documents for these substitutes 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. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | Full | 13A.16.04.01B | Corrected |
| Findings: The center is currently licensed for a capacity of 30 children. The licensing specialists arrived to the center at 8:00am there were 34 children present and at 8:47 there were a total of 38 children present. The area manager had submitted staffing patterns for a capacity of 45 children but did not submit a Change in Child Care Facilities to request the increase in capacity to 45. This site does currently have the staff needed for 45 children; the area manger will need to submit the request to increase the capacity ASAP. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | Full | 13A.16.10.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: The center is currently licensed for 30 children, however, there is only one staff with current First Aid/CPR. The center will need to have at least one additional staff become certified in First Aide/CPR. Please send a copy of the certification to the licensing specialist within 30 days of this inspection. Please note that if the center wants to increase the capacity to 45 there will need to be 3 staff certified in First Aid/CPR before that can be approved. | |||
| 2022-09-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: This inspection is the first one that is occurring in person since the COVID Pandemic, therefore, the specialist completed a partial review of the children's records- there were several emergency forms that were either missing information or needed to be updated. See the additional comments sheet for details. Please send a letter of corrections to the licensing specialist no later than 10/21/2022. | |||
| 2021-09-30 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: 3 staff need to have their medical evaluation updated. See remarks for details. | |||
| 2021-09-30 | Full | 13A.16.06.05B(5) | Corrected |
| Findings: There is no evidence that the director has completed the Basic Health and Safety Course. Please completed ASAP and send a copy of the certificate once completed. | |||
| 2021-05-07 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The director has 7.5 hours of approved continued training for her 10/19 -10/20 training cycle, therefore, is short by 4.5 hours. She will need to complete 4.5 hours of continued training ASAP and be sure to complete another 12 hours of approved training by 10/21. Please send copies of training certificates to the licensing specialist once completed. | |||
| 2021-05-07 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: The center is licensed for 30 children but currently the director is the only staff person with current CPR/FA; the other staff person will need to update her CPR/FA as soon as possible but no later than 30 days from the date of this inspection. Please send a copy of the update certification to the licensing specialist once completed. | |||
| 2019-09-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.03D | Corrected |
| Findings: There were written agreements in the records that were reviewed, however, not all had the rate indicated. Each agreement needs to be updated with the rate. It is the understanding of this licensing specialist that the parents enroll electronically so are aware of the rate, but this office needs to have documentation that the parent is aware and agreeable to the days and rates of child care. Please have the agreements corrected and notify the licensing specialist once all are completed. | |||
| 2019-09-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: A sample of 15 children's files were reviewed, in this sample all had emergency cards, however, two children cards were missing the daily authorized pick up person, two were missing the doctor information and one card was not updated. Please review all files for missing information and have items corrected and notify the licensing specialist once completed. | |||
| 2018-10-04 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: The staffing pattern posted is from last school year. Please post the current pattern and send a letter of corrections to this office within 30 days of this inspection. | |||
| 2018-10-04 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The site director was late in completing her continued training for her training cycle of 10/16 to 10/17, she has 2 hours for this current training cycle that ends on October 31, 2018. Therefore, she will need to complete at least 10 more hours by the end of this month to be in compliance with the regulation. Please send copies of training certificates within 30 days of the date of this inspection to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
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