CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Jenifer - Waldorf MD Licensed Child Care Center

2820 Jenifer School Lane , Waldorf MD 20603
(301) 632-5537

About the Provider

Description: 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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 135132
  • Capacity: 75
  • Age Range: 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School
  • District Office: Region 10 - Southern Maryland Office
  • District Office Phone: (301) 475-3770 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2023-09-27 Full 13A.16.03.02C(1) Corrected
Findings: All children's files were reviewed. There were several that were missing evidence that the parent/guardian was provided the consumer pamphlet. Please provide evidence that the parent/guardian was given the pamphlet to the licensing specialist by October 27, 2023.
2023-09-27 Full 13A.16.03.03D Corrected
Findings: All children's files were reviewed and there were several that were missing a written contract. Please complete a contract with the child's parent/guardian, place the contract in the child's file, and submit a copy to the licensing specialist no later than October 27, 2023.
2023-09-27 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: All children's files were reviewed and there were several that were missing an emergency form or there was information that was missing from the actual form. Please have the parent/guardian complete an emergency form or have them fill in the missing information. Please send a copy of the emergency form to the licensing specialist once completed.
2023-09-27 Full 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) Corrected
Findings: All children's files were reviewed and there were some files that were missing the Health Inventory Part I. Please have the parent/guardian complete the form and send a copy to the licensing specialist.
2023-09-27 Full 13A.16.03.04D(3) Corrected
Findings: All children's files were reviewed and there were some files that were missing the Health Inventory Part II. Please have the parent/guardian have the child's doctor complete the form and send a copy to the licensing specialist.
2023-09-27 Full 13A.16.03.05C Corrected
Findings: There is 1 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 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.16.06.05C(1) Corrected
Findings: The director completed 11.5 hours of continued training for her training cycle of 8/22-8/23, therefore, she will need to complete .5 of an hour ASAP. As a reminder the director will need to complete another 12 hours of approved continued training by August of 2024.
2023-09-27 Full 13A.16.10.02B Corrected
Findings: The current capacity for the center is 75 children; for this capacity there should be at least 4 staff that are certified in CPR/First Aid. Currently there are 3 staff that are certified in CPR/First Aid, therefore, the center will need to have at least one other staff person become certified in CPR/First Aid. Please send documentation to the licensing specialist no later than October that an additional staff person has the certification
2022-10-20 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.02C(1) Corrected
Findings: All children's files were reviewed and there were several that did not have evidence that the parent/guardian was given the consumer education pamphlet. Please provide a copy to the parent/guardian and send a letter of correction to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection.
2022-10-20 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: All children's files were reviewed and there were several emergency forms that were missing information or needed to be updated. See additional comments sheet for details. Please send a letter of correction to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection.
2022-10-20 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) Corrected
Findings: All children's files were reviewed and there were several that were missing the Health Inventory Part I. See additional comments sheet for details. Please send a letter of correction to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection.
2022-10-20 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.04D(3) Corrected
Findings: All children's files were reviewed and there were several missing the Health Inventory Part II. See additional comments sheet for details. Please send a letter of correction to the licensing specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection.
2022-10-20 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.05C(1) Corrected
Findings: V.M. took the Cypherworx Course 6 twice but this office can only count one of them, this made her .5 hours short of the 12 total hours of continued training she needed for her 8/21 - 8/22 training cycle. Please complete an additional approved training as soon as possible (currently this office will not accept any training that is less than 2 hours). Send copies of training certificates to the licensing specialist once completed.
2022-10-20 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.12A(3) Corrected
Findings: Aide, C.D.S., has been employed with AlphaBest since February 2019 but has not completed the basic health and safety training. This is offered free of charge on the MSDE Office of Child Care website. She will need to register ASAP and send a copy of the completed certificate to the licensing specialist.
2021-08-24 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 completed at the time of the inspection. Please submit prior to opening the center.

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