Licensed Child Care Center
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CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Neal
Waldorf, MD
· Charles County
12105 Saint George's Drive,
Waldorf, MD 20602
Quick Facts
Capacity
90 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) 374-9316
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
153310
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 September - August
- Tuesday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM September - August
- Wednesday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM September - August
- Thursday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM September - August
- Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM September - August
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: There was a staffing pattern posted that needs to be updated with current staff. There was one staff (TC) who was listed, that is no longer employed at this site. There was also another staff member (DM) who reportedly has not been at the site since the beginning of 9/2025 because he has been off. Please send a copy of this updated staffing pattern to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2025-10-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There was one substitute for which the center does not have a copy of the required substitute forms on site. The Office of Child Care has received clearance documents for these substitutes and they have 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 substitute 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 at each site where staff may substitute. If these substitutes are no longer at this site, submit an updated 1203. Submit a letter of correction to the Licensing Specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection and/or sooner indicating that this documentation has been placed at the site. | |||
| 2025-10-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The director needs to complete 8 hours of continued training for the 10/23 -10/24 timeframe. Also as a reminder, please submit an additional 12 hours of continued training for the 10/24-10/25 timeframe. It is imperative that continued training be completed within the required timeframes. It is advised to create a tracking tool so that training is completed on time as required by this regulation. Submit copies of the training certificates to the Licensing Specialist immediately for the 10/23-10/24 timeframe. | |||
| 2025-10-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The school age teacher needs to complete 9 hours of continued training for the 08/24 -08/25 timeframe. It is imperative that continued training be completed within the required timeframes. It is advised to create a tracking tool so that training is completed on time as required by this regulation. Submit copies of the training certificates to the Licensing Specialist immediately for the 08/24-08/25 timeframe. | |||
| 2025-10-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, the group size and staffing met requirements; however, earlier in the program during the pm hours, there were 80 children present with only 5 staff. One of the staff members was off and there was no substitute present to ensure that staff/child ratios were met. Ensure that staff/child ratios are met at all times. These ratios are an important determinant of child safety and the quality of care. | |||
| 2025-10-29 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, the requirements were met for meeting CPR and first aid ratio requirements; however, it was reported that there are 90 children enrolled, which is also the assigned capacity for this site. There are four staff who meet the requirements, which would only cover a capacity for 80. Please send another certificate for another staff member so that the requirements are met for a ratio of at least one staff member for every 20 children present. | |||
| 2024-10-29 | Full | 13A.16.03.02C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: A 20% sample of the Health Record Review of the children's records were conducted and in this review it was found that some of the records did not contain proof that the parent was advised or given the Consumer Education pamphlet. Please review all files to ensure that this requirement is met. Notify the Licensing Specialist once completed so that this noncompliance may be confirmed as completed. | |||
| 2024-10-29 | Full | 13A.16.03.03D | Corrected |
| Findings: A 20% sample of the Health Record Review of the children's records were conducted and in this review it was found that some of the contracts reviewed did not contain the fees for or the provisions of care. Please review all contracts to ensure this information is provided. Notify the Licensing Specialist once all contracts have been reviewed and updated so that this noncompliance may be confirmed as completed. | |||
| 2024-10-29 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: A 20% sample of the Health Record Review of the children's records were conducted and in this review it was found that there were some emergency cards missing required information. Please review all emergency cards and ensure that all areas of the emergency card are completed. Notify the Licensing Specialist once all emergency cards have been reviewed and updated so that this noncompliance may be confirmed as completed. | |||
| 2024-10-29 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: A 20% sample of the Health Record Review of the children's records were conducted and in this review it was found that only one of the files reviewed was missing the Health Inventory Part II. Please review all Health Inventory forms and ensure that all areas of the Health Inventory are completed. Notify the Licensing Specialist once the Health Inventory Review Part II is received on this child, which the name of the child was provided to the site director at today's visit. | |||
| 2024-10-29 | Full | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The director, TC, did not complete the required continued training. The training was supposed to be completed by 10/2023. This training was not completed until December, 2023. For this current time frame, please submit an additional 10 hours of continued training by 10/31/2024. For future reference, ensure that continued training is being completed prior to the required time frames. | |||
| 2024-10-29 | Full | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The school age teacher (TS) did not complete the required continued training. This training was supposed to be completed by the end of August 2024. Submit an additional 7 hours of continued training as soon as possible. For future reference, ensure that continued training is completed prior to the staff members training timeframe. | |||
| 2024-10-29 | Full | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The aide (AC) did not complete the continued training within the required timeframes. This training was supposed to be completed by the end of October 2023 and the training was not completed until December, 2023. For the current time frame, this aide needs to submit at least two additional hours of continued training by 10/31/2024 and submit the certifications to the Licensing Specialist. For future reference, ensure that continued training is completed prior to the staff members training time frame. | |||
| 2024-10-29 | Full | 13A.16.06.12C | Corrected |
| Findings: The aide (AC) has not completed the Aide training within the required timeframe. Please complete as soon as possible and submit a copy of the certification to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2023-10-30 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Ensure that continued training is being completed within the required timeframes. Staff member (AM) completed her continued training; however, it was completed late. | |||
| 2023-10-30 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.10C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Ensure that all staff are utilizing the Professional Development Plan as required. This plan will assist staff in tracking and documenting their continued training so that they will remain on target and so that continued training will be completed within the required timeframes. | |||
| 2023-10-30 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Ensure that continued training is being completed within the required timeframes. Staff member, TW needs to complete at least 1.5 hours of continued training. This was supposed to be completed by 1/31/2023. Also as a reminder, staff member (AA and AC) need to complete at least 3 hours of continued training by 10/31/2023 in order for the training to be completed within the required timeframe. Please submit copies of the continued training within 30 days of the date of this inspection. | |||
| 2023-08-03 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: It was reported that on 7/26/2023 during "free play" a child fell while running in the gym, consequently cried. The staff did not see any visible injuries and had the child take a break and sit on the stage. The mother arrived approximately 20 minutes later. When the mother arrived it was reported that the child started crying and said that her arm hurt. The mother took the child to the emergency room. On 7/28/2023 the area manager contacted this office to report that the child's arm was broken in 2 different places. The parents disenrolled the child and her sibling. The parents are upset that the staff did not contact them immediately after the fall occurred. At the time of this inspection the teacher involved was on leave. The other staff that was in the gym when the incident occurred is on a field trip with some of the child care children. The area manager came to the center and the licensing specialist spoke to her about the incident. The area manager believed that the staff person did not realize the child had been seriously injured and that is why she didn't contact the parents. The area manager has directed the center that there is to be no more "free play." | |||
| 2022-10-27 | 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 7 days of receipt of this inspection. | |||
| 2022-10-27 | 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. | |||
| 2022-10-27 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: A random sample of the children's records was conducted at today's inspection. The children's files were missing required information that needs to be listed on the emergency card. Please review all emergency cards and have them updated as necessary. 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. | |||
| 2022-10-27 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: A random sample of the children's records was conducted at today's inspection. A child's file was missing the Health Inventories - Part I form. 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. | |||
| 2022-10-27 | 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. | |||
| 2022-10-27 | 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. | |||
| 2022-10-27 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The director, DW, did not complete the required continued training. The training was supposed to be completed by 8/2022. Submit an additional 2 hours of continued training within 30 days of this inspection. Also as a reminder, DW, will need to complete another 12 hours by the end of August 2023. | |||
| 2022-10-27 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: The staff member, AA, did not complete the Basic Health and Safety Training. Please submit this required training within 30 days of this inspection. | |||
| 2022-10-27 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The aide, TW, did not complete the required continued training. The training was supposed to be completed by 1/2022. Submit an additional 1.5 hours of continued training within 30 days of this inspection. Also as a reminder, TW, will need to complete another 6 hours by the end of January 2023. | |||
| 2022-10-27 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12C | Corrected |
| Findings: The staff member, AA, did not complete the Aide training. Please submit this required training within 30 days of this inspection. | |||
| 2021-08-26 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Required documentation for staff was not received within 5 working days of a staff member being hired. In order to utilize employees at a site, documentation and clearances must be completed and submitted for review and approval. Staff cannot be used at a site, if documentation has not been received. | |||
| 2021-08-26 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: A medical evaluation needs to be completed within 6 months before the individual begins work at the site. There has been no medical submitted for E. W. nor J.A. who are both listed on the 1203 and staffing pattern. | |||
| 2021-08-26 | Full | 13A.16.06.10A | Corrected |
| Findings: Staff member, T.W. has not completed the basic Health and Safety training. Complete the training and submit a copy of the certificate to the Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2021-08-26 | Full | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Ensure that continued training is completed within the required timeframes. The following staff need to submit continued training. T.C. - 10/19 - 10/2020 submit at least 10.5 hours; A.B.- 3/19 3/2020 submit at least 3.5 hours and for 3/20 - 3/2021 submit 12 hours (submit a total of 15.5 hours); and T.W.- 1/18-1/2019 submit 1.5 hours, 1/19-1/2020- submit 6 hours, 1/20-1/2021 submit 6 hours (submit a total of 13.5 hours). | |||
| 2019-10-30 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-10-30 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Staff members have either been added or deleted from this site and the office has not been notified of this change within five working days. Please ensure that updated personnel lists are submitted to the Licensing Specialist within the required time frames. Delete dates are to be provided on an OCC 1203 form for two staff members, who were discussed at today's inspection. | |||
| 2019-10-30 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B | Corrected |
| Findings: There are two aides who have not completed the Aide training as required. One of the staff members began employment in November 2018 and the other employee began employment in January 2019. Please have staff complete the Aide training immediately and submit a copy of the certificate to the Licensing Specialist. Ensure that the Aide training is completed within 6 months of hire. | |||
| 2018-10-29 | Full | 13A.16.03.03D | Corrected |
| Findings: There was not a written agreement for each child enrolled. The director indicated she is waiting to receive the completed contract from the parents. She stated she will ensure that she receives the contracts within the next week. Please submit a letter of correction indicating that the contracts have been received. | |||
| 2018-10-29 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: There were a few emergency cards that did not contain the required information. Ensure that all areas of the emergency card are completed. Also, ensure that the emergency cards are being updated at least annually. There was one emergency card that was updated with a signature, but there was no date as to when it was updated. There was another card that showed a date of 6-8-2017 as the update. Overall, the record sample of the emergency cards revealed minimal missing areas on the emergency cards. | |||
| 2018-10-29 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: There was a staff on site, whose personnel file did not contain a copy of the Maryland CBC. Please ensure that both the MD and FBI CBC results are maintained in the staff files. The operator shall destroy the record of those results immediately after the last day of the individual's employment. | |||
| 2018-10-29 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection, there was a staff at the site which the office has not received a personnel list that would include the individuals name, the site that the individual is working, date of hire and other information. | |||
| 2018-10-29 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Ensure that the office is being notified within 5 working days of the date of the individual's last day. Please submit an updated personnel list to include this information. | |||
| 2018-10-29 | Full | 13A.16.06.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: There were five staff orientations reviewed which did not contain the information regarding community resources available to the family of a child who may have special needs. There was one orientation check list that included this information. Ensure that this required information is added to the check list and review with the staff. The director believed that the staff had already signed an updated orientation which contained this information; however, she was unable to locate the forms at the time of the visit. | |||
| 2018-10-29 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The office has not received a medical evaluation on an employee who was hired in March 2018 and they were present at the site. This staff's medical evaluation was located in the staff files for review. Ensure that all staff's medical evaluations are submitted to the office at time of hire. | |||
| 2018-10-29 | Full | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There were two school age teachers who did not complete their training within the required time frame. One of those teachers needs to submit another three hours of continued training. The other teacher completed her required training; however, it was completed late. | |||
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