Licensed Child Care Center
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CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Malcolm
Waldorf, MD
· Charles County
14760 Poplar Hill Road,
Waldorf, MD 20601
Quick Facts
Capacity
30 children
Age Range
4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
135126
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-02 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2026-05-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05C | Open |
| Findings: At the time of the mandatory inspection there were 2 substitutes that did not have files for the staff on site. For correction please make sure that every employee has a file at the center. | |||
| 2026-05-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Open |
| Findings: At the time of the mandatory inspection there was one staff that is no longer at this center. For correction please submit a 1203 deleting the staff. | |||
| 2026-05-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Open |
| Findings: At the time of the mandatory inspection the director did not have documentation of completing the 10 hours of continued training. For correction please submit the training certificates to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2026-05-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Open |
| Findings: At the time of the mandatory inspection there was 1 staff that did not have documentation of completing the Basic Health and Safety training. For correction please submit the training certificates to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2026-05-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12C | Open |
| Findings: At the time of the mandatory inspection there were 2 staff that did not have documentation of completing the aide orientation training. For correction please submit the training certificates to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2025-10-08 | Full | 13A.16.03.05D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There are 3 substitutes 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 these substitutes 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. | |||
| 2025-10-08 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the full inspection there were 3 staff that are no longer employed at this location. For correction please submit a 1203 deleting the staff. | |||
| 2025-10-08 | Full | 13A.16.06.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the full inspection the aide did not have documentation of having an orientation. For correction please go over the orientation with the aide and submit the written documentation to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2025-10-08 | Full | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the full inspection the site director was missing documentation of having completed 12 hours of continued training for the 2024-2025 year. For correction please complete the 12 hours of training and then submit the certificates to the licensing specialist. | |||
| 2025-10-08 | Full | 13A.16.08.03C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time if the full inspection there were 20 children with only 1 teacher. The center is reminded that staff/child ratio is 1 staff to 15 children. The center should have 2 staff once the center has more than 15 children. For correction please show the licensing specialist who is the substitute or on call staff for the center when the aide calls out. | |||
| 2025-10-08 | Full | 13A.16.10.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the full inspection there was only 1 staff with first aid and CPR with over 20 children. For correction please have the other staff member qualified in approved first aid and CPR. | |||
| 2025-10-08 | Full | 13A.16.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the full inspection the first aid supplies were missing a whistle and ice packs. For correction please send the licensing specialist a photo of the missing items. | |||
| 2024-10-16 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection the staffing pattern posted is not the current staffing pattern. Please update the staffing pattern and send a copy to the licensing specialist for correction. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Full | 13A.16.03.03A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: During the Full inspection it was noted that the center is not keeping daily attendance that indicate the child's name and dates of attendance. For correction please make sure to document children attendance daily. For correction please submit 2 weeks of daily attendance. | |||
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