CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Indian Head - Indian Head MD Licensed Child Care Center

4200 Indian Head Highway , Indian Head MD 20640
(301) 743-5584

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: 135125
  • Capacity: 30
  • Age Range: 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Indian Head 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
2023-10-27 Full 13A.16.03.02A Corrected
Findings: A random review of 18 out of 31 children's files were reviewed. There was information missing from half of the children's files that were reviewed. Items missing from the files were as follows: Health Inventory Part I and Part II, lead screening and immunizations. There was information missing from some of the emergency cards. Ensure that this information is obtained prior to a child entering child care. Please review all of the children's files for accuracy and obtain any missing documentation. A copy of the Health Record Review will be provided to the director which identifies the missing documentation. Submit a letter of correction within 30 days of the date of this inspection.
2023-10-27 Full 13A.16.03.05C Corrected
Findings: A returning staff member (VM) did not have a copy of her Criminal Background Check (CBC) in her personnel file. This staff member's clearance documentation was cleared prior to this inspection. The director did not have a copy of the CPR/First aid in the staff files. Ensure that staff member's required documentation is maintained in their staff files at the site.
2022-10-24 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.02C(1) Corrected
Findings: A random sample of the children's records was conducted at today's inspection. As part of the admission process, a parent needs to be advised on how to obtain information regarding the Guide to Regulated Child Care, also known as the Consumer Education Pamphlet. The children's files were missing this required information. Ensure that all records are reviewed for this documentation. Submit a letter of correction within 30 days of the date of this inspection.
2022-10-24 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.03D Corrected
Findings: The site director indicated that contracts/written agreements have been completed for the enrolled children; however, they were not available for review at the site during this inspection. It was indicated that these completed contracts are located at the main AlphaBEST office. Obtain copies of the child care contracts and maintain these copies at the school site.
2022-10-24 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: A random sample of the children's records was conducted at today's inspection. There were emergency cards located in the children's files that were missing required documentation, such as, doctor's information and addresses for emergency pick ups. There was no emergency card for a child enrolled and who was present in the program. Ensure that emergency cards are obtained prior to admission. Ensure that all records are reviewed and any corrections are made to the file. Submit a letter of correction within 30 days of the date of this inspection.
2022-10-24 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) Corrected
Findings: A random sample of the children's records was conducted at today's inspection. The children's files were missing Health Inventories - Part I forms. Obtain this required document and maintain in the child's file. The Health Record Review was discussed and observed by the site director. This document will be emailed to the director in order to identify which corrections need to be made immediately.
2022-10-24 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.04D(3) Corrected
Findings: A random sample of the children's records was conducted at today's inspection. The children's files were missing Health Inventories Part II forms. Obtain this required document and maintain in the child's file. The Health Record Review was discussed and observed by the site director. This document will be emailed to the director in order to identify which corrections need to be made immediately.
2022-10-24 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.04E Corrected
Findings: A random sample of the children's records was conducted at today's inspection. The children's files were missing completed lead screening forms. Obtain this required document and maintain in the child's file. The Health Record Review was discussed and observed by the site director. This document will be emailed to the director in order to identify which corrections need to be made immediately.
2021-08-23 Full 13A.16.06.05C(1) Corrected
Findings: The director (H.R.) did not complete the required continued training within the required timeframes. Ensure that the continued training is completed with the staff's required time. Please complete 12 hours of continued training and send a copy of the certificate to the Licensing Specialist within 30 days of this inspection date.
2021-08-23 Full 13A.16.06.12B(1) Corrected
Findings: The aide (T.B.) did not complete the required continued training within the required timeframes. Ensure that the continued training is completed with the staff's required time. Please complete at least 12 hours total of continued training (6 hours for 8/2019 -8/2020 and 6 hours for 8/2020 - 8/2021). Send a copy of the certificates to the Licensing Specialist within 30 days of this inspection date.
2021-08-23 Full 13A.16.06.12C Corrected
Findings: The aide (T.B.) has not completed the Aide Training. Please submit this training within 30 days of this inspection and submit the certificate to the Licensing Specialist.
2019-10-18 Full 13A.16.06.04A(1) Corrected
Findings: The staff member (M.H.) did not complete the medical evaluation until after she began employment with AlphaBEST. The staff member indicated this as well. The medical evaluation was completed for this staff member on 9/18/2019 and the personnel list shows her date of hire as 7/9/2019. Ensure that the medical evaluation is completed prior to working in the center.
2019-10-18 Full 13A.16.03.06B(2) Corrected
Findings: A Criminal Background Check has not been completed for staff member, M.H., for the Office of Child Care, Region 10. There was a CBC completed; however, it was for another region. Ensure that when CBC's are being completed, it is for the region in which the employee is working. Ensure that the Criminal Background Check is completed immediately for staff member M.H. for Region 10. The required form was provided to the director at the time of the inspection.
2019-10-18 Full 13A.16.03.04D(3) Corrected
Findings: There were two children whose records did not contain the Health Inventory Part II. Please obtain the Part II for each of these children which were discussed at the inspection and maintain in the child's file. Send a letter of correction to the office within 30 days of this inspection.

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