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CCDCS/AlphaBEST@J P Ryon
Waldorf, MD
· Charles County
12140 Vivian Adams Drive,
Waldorf, MD 20601
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Contact Information
📞 (301) 632-5183
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
135135
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 - June
- Tuesday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM August - June
- Wednesday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM August - June
- Thursday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM August - June
- Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM August - June
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the mandatory inspection 3 children were missing information on their emergency forms. For correction please have the children's parent update the emergency form and submit a copy to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2026-05-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: There was one child missing documentation of the child having a health assessment signed and dated by a physician. For correction please submit a copy of the health inventory part 2 to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2026-05-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: There were 8 children missing the appropriate lead screening. For correction please notify the parents and send a copy of the notification to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2026-05-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the mandatory inspection the site director was missing 5 hours of training. For correction please submit copies of the training certificates. | |||
| 2026-05-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the mandatory inspection there was one staff missing documentation of completing the 2025 basic health and safety. For correction please submit a copy of the training certificate to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2026-05-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12C | Corrected |
| Findings: There were two staff missing documentation of completing the aide orientation. For correction please submit a copy of the training certificates. | |||
| 2026-05-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the mandatory inspection the center only had one staff with a current first aid and CPR certification. For correction please submit copies of the updated first aid and CPR certificates. | |||
| 2025-10-02 | Full | 13A.16.03.02C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the full inspection one child did not have documentation that the parent was given information on how to obtain the consumer pamphlet. For correction please give the parent the consumer pamphlet and send documentation to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2025-10-02 | Full | 13A.16.03.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the full inspection the September 2025 fire drill was not completed. Please complete a fire drill and notify the licensing specialist when this is completed. | |||
| 2025-10-02 | Full | 13A.16.03.03D | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the full inspection there were 3 children with no documentation of having a written agreement. For correction please submit a copy of the 3 written agreements. | |||
| 2025-10-02 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the full inspection there were 3 children missing the doctor information on the child's emergency card. For correction please have the parents update the form and send a copy to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2025-10-02 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the full inspection there were 2 children missing the health inventory part 2. For correction please obtain documentation of the health inventory part 2 and send a copy to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2025-10-02 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: There was one aide for which the center does not have a copy of the required forms on site. The Office of Child Care has received the required documents for this substitute and they are clear to work. The center is reminded that they must keep a file for each staff 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. For correction please send a letter of correction to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2025-10-02 | Full | 13A.16.03.05D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There are 3 substitutes for which the center does not have a copy of the required forms on site. The Office of Child Care has received the required documents for this substitute 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. | |||
| 2023-09-27 | Full | 13A.16.03.03D | Corrected |
| Findings: During a review of the children's files child JT is missing a parent written agreement. For correction please have the parent fill out a written agreement and send a copy to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2023-09-27 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: During a review of the children's files the following children are missing doctor information on the emergency form; RC, JH, and BP. The following child is missing additional emergency pick up; BP. For correction please have the parents fill out the missing information and send a copy for correction. | |||
| 2023-09-27 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: During a review of the children's files the following children are missing documentation of having a lead blood test; RC, LC, JH, MM, and BP. | |||
| 2023-09-27 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the Full inspection the following staff have not been employed with the center for over 5 days; SS, DA, and DE. The provider is reminded to update the Office of Child Care in writing of the ending of employment. This was corrected during the inspection. | |||
| 2022-10-20 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Among the sample of children's records there was 1 child (FJ) whose file was incomplete as he didn't have any of the necessary documentation. Please immediately obtain an emergency form, Health Inventory, signed Consumer Pamphlet, immunization record and family contract for FJ. Including FJ, there were 3 children missing evidence that their parent had seen a Consumer Pamphlet and 7 children missing a family contract. 2 children had a contract, but the tuition rate was not specified. Please notify the Office of Child Care once FJ's file is complete and all the children's files have been reviewed and corrected. | |||
| 2022-10-20 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Among the sample of children's emergency forms reviewed there were 6 children whose parents need to add the contact information of the child's health care provider and 2 children who are missing an authorized pick up person. KL 's emergency form was incomplete as it was missing a parent's signature, the date, and contact information. There were 2 parents who provided their initials when updating the emergency form, but did not include the date. Please notify the Office of Child Care once all the children's files have been reviewed and corrected. | |||
| 2022-10-20 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Among the sample of children's records there was 1 child (HH) who is missing Part II of the Health Inventory. Please notify the Office of Child care once HH's Health Inventory is complete and all the children's files have been reviewed and corrected. | |||
| 2022-10-20 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.01A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon inspection of the library, there were two spray bottles on the librarian's desk, one was an air freshener and the other was a disinfectant. Please secure all hazardous products so that they are inaccessible to the children in care. | |||
| 2022-10-20 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The Site Director (JO) is behind 17.5 clock hours on her continued training. She is in need of 5.5 clock hours of continued training for the August 2020-2021 time frame and 12 clock hours for the August 2021-2022 time frame. Please submit copies of training certificates to the Office of Child Care within the next 30 days. | |||
| 2022-10-20 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Aides, MG, MW, and TB are behind on their continued training. MG needs 1.5 clock hours and MW needs 4.5 clock hours for the August 2021-2022 time frame. TB is in need of 10.5 clock hours of continued training, 6 clock hours of continued training for the August 2020-2021 time frame and 4.5 clock hours for the August 2021-2022 time frame. Please submit copies of training certificates to the office of Child Care within the next 30 days. | |||
| 2022-10-20 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.03D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: When the Licensing Specialist arrived, there were 41 children in the gymnasium with only one staff member (the Site Director). Since the group included 5 preschoolers, the maximum group size shall be 30 children with 1 school-age teacher and 1 assistant or aide. After about 10 minutes had passed, an aide arrived which still did not correct the staff-to-child ratio. The staff-to-child ratio was corrected once 11 children left approximately an hour later. The Licensing Specialist advised the Site Director to contact to Area Manager (EM) to send extra staff. Immediate action needs to be taken so minimum staffing levels and maximum group size requirements are applied. Please send evidence to the Office of Child Care exhibiting that proper staff-to-child ratios are being consistently maintained. | |||
| 2022-10-20 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: There were about 4 children on the spiral slide trying to go down at the same time. They were also standing up while attempting to go down the slide. Due to the insufficient staff-to-child ratio and staff not being stationed appropriately, immediate intervention could not have occurred if it had been necessary. Going forward please make sure staff members are spread out on the playground to ensure the safety of all child care children while they are playing outdoors. | |||
| 2021-08-26 | Full | 13A.16.03.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: A complete list of personnel was not provided on OCC 1203 form, showing all staff and substitutes. Please do so as soon as possible and send any additions or deletions on a 1203 throughout the year. | |||
| 2021-08-26 | Full | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: During the inspection for the 2021-2022 school year, a current staffing pattern was not posted, presented or submitted to OCC. Please submit the current staffing pattern to OCC immediately as well as posting it in a conspicuous location where parents can view it. Staff members on the staffing patterns should accurately reflect the current staff and accurately reflect the current number of children enrolled. | |||
| 2021-08-26 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: Staff files were reviewed during the on-site inspection. Staff member, MG, needs Basic Health and Safety training. Please have him complete the course and submit the completed training certificate to OCC. All documentation must be in the respective staff's file at each site where they work. In addition, substitutes are also required to complete the Basic Health and Safety training. Please send a letter of correction to OCC within 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2021-08-26 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: According to Center records, the site Director, JO, has not had a medical evaluation completed since 08/11/2014. The medical evaluation shall be updated at least every five years. Please have her complete one on the approved OCC form and submit it to OCC as soon as possible. | |||
| 2021-08-26 | Full | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Site Director, JFO, needs an additional 6 hours for the training period 08/2018 - 08/2019; 12 hours for 08/2019 - 08/2020 and 12 hours for 08/2020 - 08/2021. Please complete and submit the required certificate of training hours to OCC as soon as possible. | |||
| 2021-08-26 | Full | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Aide, SD, needs 6 hours of training by 10/31/2021. Aide, MG, needs 6 hours of training for the training period of 08/2019 - 08/2020 and 6 hours of training for the period of 08/2020 - 08/2021. | |||
| 2021-08-26 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(d) | Corrected |
| Findings: The emergency disaster plan has not been updated in over a year and contains staff with assigned duties who are no longer employed there. Please update this plan at least annually. | |||
| 2021-08-26 | Full | 13A.16.10.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Only one staff member had current First Aid and CPR at the time of the inspection. All other staff member's training has lapsed. Therefore, the site may only open at a capacity of 20 children at one time. Please have all staff take First Aid and CPR and forward those certifications to OCC as soon as possible. First Aid and CPR certification cannot lapse. | |||
| 2021-08-26 | Full | 13A.16.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: The first aid kit is missing a gauze roll. Please add this to the kit and keep all supplies available as listed on the supply list. | |||
| 2019-10-03 | Full | 13A.16.06.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: The center has one staff member that does not have a current orientation for this center. Director was given the name of the staff member. Please have staff member complete orientation and notify the OCC when completed. | |||
| 2019-10-03 | Full | 13A.16.03.03D | Corrected |
| Findings: A random sample of children's files were reviewed, of that sample there was a few without contracts. Please have a new contract completed and placed in the children's files. Notify the OCC when completed. | |||
| 2019-10-03 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Staff member had left employment and returned after 6 months. Staff member will need to complete a new medical. Director is aware of the identity of that staff member. Notify the OCC when this is completed. | |||
| 2019-10-03 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Out of all of the emergency cards, there were 3 that had not been updated. The names of the three were given to the Director. Please have the parents review these forms, update them and then notify the OCC when completed. | |||
| 2019-10-03 | Full | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: One of the school age teachers/group leaders does not have her continued training completed for the year August 2018 to August 2019. She should have completed 12 hours. Notify the OCC when this training is completed. Director told who the staff member is. | |||
| 2018-09-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Director needs 12 hours of continuing education training every year. She should have 24 total hours by October 2018, 12 hours were due by October 2017 and based on papers in training file she did not have any hours for the first year. Director currently has 6 hours for the second year which ends October 2018. Director will need 18 more hours by the end of October 2018. | |||
| 2018-09-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Teacher of School Age should have completed 12 hours by January 2018. There is no current training at the site. Same employee will need an additional 12 hours to be completed by January 2019. Please provide copies of the first 12 hours when it is completed. See remarks for Teacher of School Age initials. | |||
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