AlphaBEST at Williams Elementary
3100 Panther Pride Drive, Dumfries, VA
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim itAbout
Brenda West is a home daycare in Indian Head, 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 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
Cost
Brenda West has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 6, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all
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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
13A.15.05.04A(1)
“During the inspection, there was an approved substitute at the home, at first unbeknownst to the Licensing Specialist because she was in another unapproved room. At arrival, the Licensing Specialist went outside alone to observe the outside area. Later, the Licensing Specialist asked where one of the enrolled children were and the provider retrieved this child from the substitute who was in another unapproved room caring for this child. At the time of arrival, the provider answered the door while holding this child. The provider was informed that this room could not be utilized as child care space until it was approved by the Fire Marshal and by the Licensing Specialist. The provider stated she would be interested in having this room approved for use. The room is currently filled with varying supplies etc. The provider discussed how she would rearrange this room for use. The provider was informed to contact Licensing Specialist if she decides that she would like to have this room approved. The provider stated she understands that this room cannot be used at this time until it is approved.”
13A.15.03.04C
“The Licensing Specialist reviewed 9 children's file's at today's inspection. Three of the nine files are for drop in children. All of the files were missing required docuemntatoin. The Licenisng Specialist provided a hand-written list that contained the items that were missing from each of the children's files. Please obtain the documentation as soon as possible and submit a letter of correction indicating that each of these items have been received. It is recommended to separate sibling paperwork and create one file for each child. This will assist with organization of the files.”
13A.15.06.02B(3)
“For the February 2022-2023 continued training, the provider completed her continued training late. It was completed on 4/19/2023 and it was supposed to be completed by the end of February 2023. For this current timeframe, submit at least 12 hours of continued training by the end of February 2024 to your Licensing Specialist. As a reminder, complete the updated Basic Health and Safety training and submit the certificate.”
Reviews
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
3100 Panther Pride Drive, Dumfries, VA
Dumfries, VA 22026 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Indian Head, MD 20640
Indian Head, MD 20640
Indian Head, MD 20640 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Indian Head, MD 20640 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Indian Head, MD 20640 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Indian Head, MD 20640 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Indian Head, MD 20640
FAQ
Yes. Brenda West is registered with the state and operating. This is how Maryland authorizes this type of child care.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on January 6, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 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.
Its hours are not listed.
Indian Head, MD 20640. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.