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CCDCS/AlphaBEST@JC Parks
Indian Head, MD
· Charles County
3505 Livingston Road,
Indian Head, MD 20640
Quick Facts
Capacity
75 children
Age Range
4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Contact Information
📞 (301) 375-7045
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
135129
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-28 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: A sample of children's files were reviewed and in this sample there were 2 files that did not contain a Health Inventory II. Please ask the parent to have the Health Inventory II completed by the child's physician or obtain a copy of the physical that they provided to the school. Please send a copy to the specialist once obtained. | |||
| 2025-10-28 | Full | 13A.16.06.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: The following staff did not have documentation of the center orientation being completed with them: K. Dillard, A. Mason, V. Morgan, and K. Bokosse. Once competed with the staff please send a copy to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2025-10-28 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The substitute, K. Bokosse, was hired in 9/25 but the medical evaluation is from 2023 and there was no evidence of a medical evaluation for K. Smoot. For both of these staff please have them complete a medical evaluation and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2025-10-28 | Full | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The director was late in completing her 12 hours of continued training for her 8/24 - 8/25 training cycle. The director has 1.5 for the 8/25 -8/26 training cycle so will need to be sure to complete another 10.5 by August 2026. | |||
| 2025-10-28 | Full | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Aide, T. Morgan. has been employed for over 90 days but has not completed the initial basic health and safety training. The Director said that she is signed up for the class, please send a copy of the completed training certificate to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2024-10-04 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: The staffing pattern that was posted is not accurate. Please update the staffing pattern immediately, send a copy to the Licensing Specialist, and post on the AlphaBest board at the site. | |||
| 2024-10-04 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The Office of Child Care was not notified of an additional staff person to this site. The Office of Child Care has her listed as a substitute for AlphaBest so she has been cleared to work. Please send a 1203 Personnel/Staff Change form to reflect this change to the Licensing Specialist immediately. | |||
| 2024-10-04 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The Office of Child Care was not notified that two individuals are no longer working at the site and another individual has been changed to a substitute. Please send a 1203 Personnel/staff change form to reflect these changes to the Licensing Specialist immediately. | |||
| 2024-10-04 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: One aide has been employed at the site since February 2024. There was no evidence that this individual completed the initial basic health and safety training. Please have her complete the training as soon as possible and send a copy of the training certificate to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2024-10-04 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12C | Corrected |
| Findings: One aide has been employed at the site since February 2024. There was no evidence that the aide orientation has been completed. Please have her complete the training immediately and send a copy of the training certificate to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2023-10-13 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: A sample of children's files were reviewed and there was 1 emergency form that did not have the daily authorized pick up person listed. Please have the parent/guardian add the daily authorized pick up person and send a copy to the licensing specialist no later than November 13, 2023. | |||
| 2023-10-13 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: A sample of children's files were reviewed and of this sample there were 2 that did not have a lead blood screen/test. Please have the parents obtain the lead blood test result, place in the file, and send a copy to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2023-10-13 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: There is 1 substitute, N.T., and 1 teacher, K.D., 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 each and they are clear to work. The center is reminded that they must keep a file for each substitute and staff person 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 | |||
| 2023-10-13 | Full | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Aide, O.J., did not have any documentation in her file that she completed 6 hours of approved continued training for her 8/22-8/23 training cycle. She indicated during the inspection she has completed the hours and sent copies to the area manager. Copies of training certificates should be kept in each staff files at the site for this office to review. Please send copies of training certificates to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2023-10-13 | Full | 13A.16.10.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: There was only 1 staff person present that was certified in First Aid and CPR. The total number of children present by dismissal was 35, therefore, there should have been at least 2 staff certified in First Aid and CPR present. It is recommended that all staff including substitutes become certified in CPR and First Aid. | |||
| 2022-11-16 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: The area manager was made aware of an allegation that occurred between a staff person and student. The allegation was that staff, B.A., yanked a child by the left arm near his underarm area. The area manager has informed this office that B.A. has been terminated, the principal and guidance counselor were notified. The licensing specialist conducted separate in person interviews on site with staff, O.J. and K.Y., both who observed the incident. O.J. and K.Y. stories corroborated each other. Both stated they were on the stage and observed B. A. grab the child by his arm when he was walking across the room to go from one group to another. They both stated that staff, B.A., was walking the trash to the back of the room when her path crossed the child's, she grabbed his arm and told him to go back to the other group. Both staff said the child looked shocked, walked to the stage and sat down. O.J. called the child over and asked him what happened and he said that B.A. grabbed him by his arm and told him to go sit in the other group. O.J. asked if he was hurt and he said not really but kind of. The child did not cry but according to both staff was visibly upset. | |||
| 2022-10-18 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: All children's files were reviewed. There were several that were missing information from the emergency form- see additional comments sheet for details. Please send a letter of corrections to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2022-10-18 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Aide, B.A., was hired in February 2022 but has not completed the basic health and safety training. Please have her complete the training as soon as possible. Send a copy of the completed certificate to the licensing specialist once completed. | |||
| 2021-08-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: Please submit a current personnel list on the OCC 1203 showing all staff including substitutes. | |||
| 2021-08-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: The center has not been in operation since March 2020 due to the COVID 19 Pandemic. They are located in a public school and will resume on August 30, 2021 when school reopens. There were no staffing patterns available at the time of the inspection. Please submit prior to opening the center. | |||
| 2021-08-25 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: During the inspection all staff files were reviewed. There were several staff that did not have evidence of the medical evaluation or it needs to be updated: J.A., E.B., S.J., T.P., C.S. The following staff need the basic health and safety training: J.A. and T.P. All documentation must be in the staff file at each site they work. In addition, substitutes are also required to complete the Basic Health and Safety training. Please be sure that each staff person's (including subs) file has all documentation at each site they work. Please send a letter of corrections to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2021-08-25 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: The following staff need updated medical evaluations: J.A.; E.B., S.J., C.S.- please send the updated evaluations to the licensing specialist within 30 days from the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2021-08-25 | Full | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: See additional comments sheet for details. | |||
| 2021-08-25 | Full | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: See additional comments sheet for details. | |||
| 2021-08-25 | Full | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: See additional comments sheet for details. | |||
| 2019-10-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.02C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: All children's files were reviewed and there were several missing the consumer pamphlet - please review all files, provide the pamphlet to the parent and have them sign acknowledgement that they received it. Please send a letter of corrections to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2019-10-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.03B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: A current snack menu was not posted. Please be sure to post the current snack menu for parents to see. Also be sure to write on the menu if the snack served is different from what is posted. | |||
| 2019-10-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.03D | Corrected |
| Findings: All children files were reviewed and there were many that either did not have an agreement or it was incomplete. The site director was aware and had begun to correct this. Please send a letter of corrections once all are completed to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2019-10-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: All files were reviewed and there were several that were missing emergency cards, were incomplete or not updated. Please go through the files and be sure each child has a completed signed emergency card. Please send a letter of corrections to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2019-10-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: All children's files were reviewed and there were several that either had the entire Health Inventory missing or some portion of it missing. One file had a print out from the physician's office, however, this office can not accept that. This office will accept the school physical form in place of the Office of Child Care form. Please go through the files and be sure each child has a complete Health Inventory I and II or the physical form provided by the school. Please send a letter of corrections to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2019-10-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: The most recent Staffing Pattern was not posted- please post the most recent pattern and send a letter of corrections to the licensing specialist within 30 days of this inspection. | |||
| 2019-10-17 | Full | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The director's training cycle is from January to January, for the training cycle period of January 2018-2019, she completed 10 hours of continued training- she will need to complete 2 hours of continued training ASAP and another 12 hours by January 2020. Please send copies of training certificates once completed to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2019-10-17 | Full | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: N.D.'s training cycle is from August to August. For the training cycle of August 2018-August 2019 N.D. completed 6 hours of continued training, therefore, will need to complete another 6 hours of approved training ASAP and another 12 hours of approved continued training before August 2020. J.A.'s training cycle is from January to January. For the training cycle of January 2018 - January 2019 J.A. completed 2 hours of training, therefore, will need to complete 10 more hours of approved continued training ASAP and another 12 hours of approved training by January 2020. Please send copies of training certificates to the licensing specialist once completed. | |||
| 2019-10-17 | Full | 13A.16.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: The following were missing from the first aid kit: Band aids, gloves and an ice pack. Please restock with these items and send a letter of corrections to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2018-09-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: One teacher did not complete continued training as required by the regulation. See remarks for details. | |||
| 2018-09-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: The aide at the site did not complete continued training as required by the regulation. See remarks for details. | |||
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