Licensed Child Care Center
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CCDCS/AlphaBEST@JC Parks
Indian Head, MD
· Charles County
3505 Livingston Road,
Indian Head, MD 20640
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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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 to June
- Tuesday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM August to June
- Wednesday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM August to June
- Thursday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM August to June
- Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM August to June
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||
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