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Alena Howell
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About Alena Howell
Alena Howell is a home daycare in Waldorf, Maryland. It is registered with the state.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Alena Howell
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Child Care Home
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 20, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Health, medication and illness 1
For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Feb 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
13A.15.06.02B(1)
“The provider did not complete the Basic Health and Safety annual update training that was due to be completed by 12/31/2025. The provider stated she will complete this training ASAP and will submit a copy to the Licensing Specialist.”
Feb 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
13A.15.03.04C
“As discussed at today's inspection, there are required documents that are missing from several of the children's files. The Licensing Specialist provided a hand-written list of the items that are needed for each specific child. The documents that are needed are updated immunizations, lead screenings and the Health Inventory Part l. Please refer to the list that was provided for which documentation is needed for each specific child.”
13A.15.06.02B(3)
“The provider did not complete all of the required training hours for the 3/2023 - 3/2024 time frame. She will need to complete another 1.5 hours for this particular time frame and submit the certificate to the Licensing Specialist.”
13A.15.06.02B(1)
“The provider never completed the 2023 Basic Health and Safety training. The Licensing Specialist agreed to send the provider the link again so that she may complete this training. Please complete as soon as possible. Take a picture showing the training has been completed and send a copy to the picture to the Licensing Specialist. Certificates for this 2023 training can no longer be printed.”
Feb 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
13A.15.06.02B(3)
“The provider will need to submit at least 12 hours of continued training by March 31, 2024. For the 3/2022-3/2023 timeframe, the provider submitted her continued training late. The training was completed in April 2023 and it was supposed to be completed by March 2023. Ensure that continued training is completed within the required timeframes.”
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FAQ
Questions about Alena Howell
Is Alena Howell licensed?
Yes. Alena Howell is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
When was Alena Howell last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on February 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Alena Howell had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
What are Alena Howell's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Alena Howell?
Waldorf, MD 20603. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.