Licensed Child Care Center
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CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Wade
Waldorf, MD
· Charles County
2300 Smallwood Drive West,
Waldorf, MD 20603
Quick Facts
Capacity
75 children
Age Range
5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Contact Information
📞 (301) 632-5847
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
135134
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the mandatory inspection there was one staff that did not have documentation of having a medical. For correction please submit a copy of the medical to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2026-05-27 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the mandatory inspection there were 2 staff that did not have documentation of completing the 12 hours of training. For correction please submit copies of the training certificate. | |||
| 2026-05-27 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.10C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the mandatory inspection there were 2 staff that did not have documentation of completing the 2025 basic health and safety training. For correction Please submit a copy of the training certificate. | |||
| 2026-05-27 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the mandatory inspection there were 2 aides that did not complete the 2025 basic health and safety training. For correction please submit copies of the completed training certificates. | |||
| 2026-05-27 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.03D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the mandatory inspection the center reached 48 children with only 3 staff, 1 aide and 2 teachers. For correction please have a 4th staff at the center to maintain ratio, please submit a staffing pattern showing the 4th staff. | |||
| 2025-10-15 | Full | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the full inspection 3 school age teachers did not have documentation of completing the 12 hours of continued training. For correction please submit the certificates of the continued training. | |||
| 2025-10-15 | Full | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the full inspection there was one aide that did not have documentation of completing the 6 hours of continued training. For correction please submit documentation of the completed continued training. | |||
| 2025-10-15 | Full | 13A.16.03.03D | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the full inspection 25 children were missing a completely filled out written agreement. For correction please review the written contract with the parents and fill in the fees for provision of care. | |||
| 2025-10-15 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the full inspection there were 5 children that were missing an update to the emergency card. For correction please have the parents update the emergency card and send a copy to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2025-10-15 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the full inspection there was one child who was missing a health inventory part 1. For correction please have the parent fill out the health inventory part 1 and send a copy to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2025-10-15 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the full inspection there was one child who was missing a health inventory part 2. For correction please have the parent receive a filled out the health inventory part 2 by the physician and send a copy to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2025-10-15 | Full | 13A.16.03.05D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There was one substitute 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 the 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. | |||
| 2025-10-15 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the full inspection 3 staff are no longer employed at this location. For correction please submit a 1203 deleting these staff. | |||
| 2025-10-15 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the full inspection the site director did not have documentation of having an updated medical. For correction please submit a copy of the updated medical. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: During a review of the children's files child AM is missing documentation of the health inventory part 2. For correction please submit the documentation. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: During a review of the children's files children DH and EV are missing documentation of receiving the lead blood test. For correction please submit the documentation. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: During the full inspection there was an employee that the office of child care did not know about. Please make sure to send a 1203 to notify the office of child care of new employees within 5 working days. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the full inspection the licensing specialist was notified that employees GJ, CC and KM are no longer employed. Director is reminded that a 1203 must be sent within 5 working days of an employee ending employment. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: During the review of the employee files staff person AH is missing documentation of an updated medical evaluation. For correction please submit a copy of the updated medical. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Full | 13A.16.07.06C | Corrected |
| Findings: During the full inspection the staff person MG did not have any Criminal background checks or a review of child and adult abuse and neglect records. Staff person did leave the center and went to the main office to complete some of the required documents. Staff person is not to return until cleared by the office of child care. | |||
| 2022-10-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: While reviewing a sample of the children's files, the Licensing Specialist noted that 4 children's parents did not provide evidence that they have seen a Consumer Pamphlet. Please make sure that every child has a family contract with a specified tuition rate in their file. Please notify the Office of Child Care once all the children's files have been reviewed and corrected. | |||
| 2022-10-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: While reviewing a sample of the children's files, the Licensing Specialist noted that 2 children (siblings KB and SB) did not have an emergency form. Additionally, there were 3 emergency forms (not including KB and SB) that are missing a health provider's contact information and 7 out of the 15 files reviewed need to be updated with a parents initials and date. Please notify the Office of Child Care once emergency forms have been obtained for KB and SB and when all the children's files have been reviewed and corrected. | |||
| 2022-10-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: While reviewing a sample of the children's files, the Licensing Specialist noted that 2 children were missing Part I of the Health Inventory. Please notify the Office of Child Care once all the children's files have been reviewed and corrected. | |||
| 2022-10-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: While reviewing a sample of the children's files, the Licensing Specialist noted that 2 children were missing Part II of the Health Inventory. Please notify the Office of Child Care once all the children's files have been reviewed and corrected. | |||
| 2022-10-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: While reviewing a sample of the children's files, the Licensing Specialist noted that 1 child (CC) did not have an immunization record. Please obtain an immunization record for CC as soon as possible and notify the Office of Child Care once all the children's files have been reviewed and corrected. | |||
| 2022-10-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: There was an aide (KM) listed on the AP list due to not receiving a 1203 with a delete date. Please send a 1203 to the Office of Child Care with the delete date for KM as soon as possible. | |||
| 2022-10-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.01A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon inspection of Room 113 (music room), the Licensing Specialist observed a basket of cleaning supplies including 3 bottles of Febreze, a bottle of Expo whiteboard cleaner, and a spray bottle of disinfecting solution in a cabinet under the sink. Upon inspection of the library (alternative space), the Licensing Specialist observed a container of antibacterial wipes and a spray bottle of disinfecting cleaner on top of a shelf behind the librarian's desk. Upon inspection of the art room, the Licensing Specialist observed a spray bottle of disinfecting cleaner under the sink closest to the door. All of these cleaning products were accessible to children in care. Please relocate and/or secure hazardous all cleaning products in every approved room (6 rooms) listed on the license and forward a written statement to the Office of Child Care stating that the noncompliance has been corrected. | |||
| 2022-10-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The Site Director (NG) is behind on 13.5 clock hours of continued training. 1.5 clock hours need to be fulfilled for the August 2020-2021 time frame and 12 clock hours need to be fulfilled for the August 2021-2022 time frame. Please forward copies of continued training certificates to the Office of Child Care within the next 30 days. | |||
| 2021-05-27 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Open |
| Findings: During the in-person review of the children's records the following was noted: children KB, GB, NM and LM do not have any physician information listed and children IzH and NM need to have their emergency cards updated. Please have the respective parents complete and update the emergency cards as soon as possible and show OCC proof of having done so. | |||
| 2021-05-27 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Open |
| Findings: Upon in-person inspection of the records, children DB, GB, EG, ImH, MM and CT do not have the part 2 of the Health Inventory that shall be completed and signed by a physician. Please have the respective parents have their child's physician complete this and return it to the Program as soon as possible. Please show OCC proof of having done so. | |||
| 2021-05-27 | Full | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Director, NG, has not completed any of the required 12 hours of training for the period of 08/2019 through 08/2020. She has only completed 1.5 hours of training for the period of 09/2020 through 08/2021. She has until the end of August 2021 to complete the remaining 10.5 hours of training. NG owes a total of 22.5 hours of training. | |||
| 2021-05-27 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(d) | Open |
| Findings: The emergency disaster plan has not been updated since 2019. Instructed the Director that the plan can be reviewed and initialed and dated to indicate the review/update unless changes need to be made. | |||
| 2021-05-27 | Full | 13A.16.10.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Director, NG, remains current with her CPR/First Aid, but Aide, IJ's, certification expired 08/29/2020. IJ must also be current with CPR/1st Aid since their staffing pattern lists 30 children. Please complete the in-person training course as soon as possible and provide your certificate of completion to OCC. | |||
| 2019-10-08 | Full | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Aide hired in August of last year should have completed 6 hours of training before the end of August 2019. Site Director does not have any copies of any training certificates. Have aide complete 6 hours of training and provide copies to the OCC when complete. | |||
| 2019-10-08 | Full | 13A.16.06.12B | Corrected |
| Findings: Aide hired in August 2018 has not completed the aide training which should have been completed by the end of February 2019. Have the aide complete the training and notify the OCC when it is completed. | |||
| 2019-10-08 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Two emergency cards were not completed. One form was not dated by the parent and the other form had not been updated. See remarks for children's initials. | |||
| 2019-10-08 | Full | 13A.16.03.03D | Corrected |
| Findings: Center does not have copies of current contracts in the children's files. Site director said that information is on the tablet. Licensing Specialist will check with the OCC for the correct procedure and will speak with the regional managers for AlphaBEST. | |||
| 2018-10-04 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Site Director has 9 of the 12 hours that she was to have completed by August 2018. She needs three more to be compliant. Send copies of training certificates when received. | |||
| 2018-10-04 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There are three group leaders/ school -age teachers and one of them needs 9 more hours by the end of October 2018, one of them has completed the required 12 hours and the other one only has 2 of the required 12 that she was to have completed by August 2018. See remarks section for school-age teachers initials. | |||
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