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
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2
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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.16.03.03D | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
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