CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Higdon - Newburg MD Licensed Child Care Center

12872 Rock Point Road , Newburg MD 20664
(301) 259-0176

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: 135136
  • Capacity: 45
  • Age Range: 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Dr. Thomas L. Higdon 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
2023-09-19 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.

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