Licensed Child Care Center
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CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Indian Head
Indian Head, MD
· Charles County
4200 Indian Head Highway,
Indian Head, MD 20640
Quick Facts
Capacity
30 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) 743-5584
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
135125
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-21 | Full | 13A.16.03.02C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There were children's files that were missing verification that parents were given or advised on how to obtain information regarding the Consumer Education Pamphlet. Submit a letter of correction once all files have been updated to include this required documentation. | |||
| 2025-10-21 | Full | 13A.16.03.03D | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, a sample of 15 children's files were reviewed. The majority of the contracts reviewed were missing the fees and the provisions of care. Please have the contracts updated to include the required documentation. Please review all children's files to ensure their contracts specify all of the required documentation. Submit a letter of correction once all of the contracts have been updated. | |||
| 2025-10-21 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: There were emergency forms that were missing required documentation. The director was informed of the missing documentation for each child. Please have the emergency cards updated so that the documentation may be completed. Submit a letter of correction within 30 days, once all documentation is received. Ensure that all of the children's records are reviewed by the director since a random sample of the files was conducted by the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2025-10-21 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: There was a sample of 15 records reviewed. There was a Health Inventory Part II form missing from a child's file. Please obtain the documentation and submit a letter of correction to the Licensing Specialist indicating this documentation has been received. | |||
| 2025-10-21 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, a sample of 15 children's files were reviewed. There were two lead screening forms missing from children's files. Please obtain the documentation and submit a letter of correction to the Licensing Specialist indicating this documentation has been received. | |||
| 2025-10-21 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, a sample of 15 children's files were reviewed. There was one set of vaccine forms missing from a child's files. Please obtain the documentation and submit a letter of correction to the Licensing Specialist indicating this documentation has been received. | |||
| 2025-10-21 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: The Office of Child Care has received clearance documents for the director and she has been cleared to work, based on the documentation that was received and reviewed by this Agency. The center is reminded that they must keep a file on each staff member that contains, but is not limited to, a copy of the Release of Information, medical evaluation, MD/FBI clearance, training certificates, staff orientation, and proof of age. These documents need to be obtained and maintained in the staff files. Submit a letter of correction to the Licensing Specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection and/or sooner. | |||
| 2025-10-21 | Full | 13A.16.06.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: Ensure that the staff orientations are fully completed and signed by the required staff. Submit a letter of correction within 30 days regarding this remark. | |||
| 2025-10-21 | Full | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: The aide did not complete the Basic Health and Safety training within the required timeframe. This training was supposed be completed in 4/2025; however, it was not completed until 10/2025. Ensure that required training is taken within the required timeframes. | |||
| 2025-10-21 | Full | 13A.16.10.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: There was no evidence of First Aid or CPR certification located in the staff files. Submit certification showing the staff that have completed this required training. | |||
| 2024-09-30 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The training for the 8/2022-8/2023 timeframe was completed late. The continued training for 8/23-8/24 timeframe has not yet been fully completed. Please submit at least 7.5 hours of continued training certificates to the Licensing Specialist as soon as possible. | |||
| 2024-09-30 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12C | Corrected |
| Findings: The aide (JM) needs to complete the Aide training. This training was not located in the staff's file. Please submit a copy of this certificate once completed. | |||
| 2024-09-30 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: The center's capacity is set at 30. There is only one staff listed that is certified in first aid and CPR at this site. The ratio is at least one staff member for every 20 children. Please submit CPR and First Aid certification for another staff member. | |||
| 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.16.03.04D(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. | |||
| 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.16.06.04A(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. | |||
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