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CCDCS/AlphaBEST Child Care

Port Tobacco, MD 20677

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About CCDCS/AlphaBEST Child Care

CCDCS/AlphaBEST Child Care is a licensed child care center in Port Tobacco, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 29, 2026: 12 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. May 29, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      13A.16.12.01A(4)

      “There was no milk on site during the initial part of the inspection. It was observed that the children were not offered or given any milk during their breakfast which was approximately 8:30 am. Shortly thereafter, a staff member arrived and went back to the store to purchase multiple gallons of milk, which was observed when this staff member came back to the center. Ensure that when milk is running low that it is purchased ahead of time. This noncompliance was corrected at the time of the inspection. Thank you.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)

      “Ensure that the Medication Authorization forms are fully completed and updated at least annually or as needed within the year. There were some forms that were not fully completed and one form that was over a year from the date signed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12B(3)

      “Child Care staff member, DM, completed the annual 2025 Basic Health and Safety training past the required due date. This staff completed this training on 5/27/26, however it was due to be completed by 3/31/2026. Ensure that the annual updated BH&S trainings are completed during the required time frames.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12B(1)

      “Child Care staff member, DM, did not complete her continued training within the required timeframes. DM needed 1hour by 02/28/2026.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12A(3)

      “Child care staff member, JH, did not complete the Basic Health and Safety training by the required timeframe (of 2/19/2026). This staff member will need to complete the BH&S as soon as possible and submit the certificate to the Licensing Specialist.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.10A

      “Child Care staff, SG, has not completed the Basic Health and Safety training. She is now currently identified as a substitute; however, when she was first hired, she worked the summer months as a teacher. She may return this summer as teacher status again. As a reminder, submit updated 1203's listing any changes in a staff's work position.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.09C

      “All of the staff's continued training was observed and discussed with the Director. The Licensing Specialist discussed each staff and the training that was needed for each of them. Also, additional time was allotted to the Director in order to explain the use of the OCC 100 Professional Development form and how continued training can be tracked. The Director was receptive to ideas and suggestions on how to track continued training for all staff. The following staff did not complete their continued training within the required timeframes. DL (I/T-T) needed 10 hours by 3/31/2026 and SD (PS-T) needed 05 hours by 01/31/2026. Please have staff complete this required training as soon as possible and submit the certificates to the Licensing Specialist. Ensure that continued training is completed within the required timeframes to minimize any noncompliances.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06A(1)

      “At the time of the inspection, the Director advised who all of the employees were at this site. There was one employee mentioned (JS) that the Office of Child Care has not received the Personnel List/Staff Change form (1203) as a notification of hire. The Office of Child Care had already cleared this individual based on all of the required documentation received; however, a 1203 was never submitted as notification to add this staff member as an employee at this site. This staff member was not at the site during this inspection and was off for the day. The Director stated she will submit a 1203 to add this individual immediately.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04G

      “A random review of children's records revealed that there were multiple vaccines missing that was noted in the children's records. The Director was informed of the missing vaccines and the need to obtain updated immunizations records. She stated she will obtain the required documentation and will submit a letter of correction.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “A random sample of the children's records revealed that one lead screen test was missing from the child's file. Obtain the lead screen and submit a letter of correction to the Licensing Specialist.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “All of the emergency cards were observed for the infants and toddlers. There was a random sample of the other age groups of the children's records. There were children's emergency cards that were missing required information. Please ensure that the emergency cards are fully completed prior to enrolling a child in care. Submit a letter of correction once all records are reviewed to ensue that all emergency cards are fully completed.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.16.03.02D(2)

      “There was no activity plan for a toddler and there was another activity plan that was for a toddler that had not been updated since 8/2025. When a toddler transitions from the infant room to the toddler classroom, ensure that the child's paperwork also stays with the child in the new classroom.”
  2. May 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04G

      “All children's records were reviewed and recorded on the Health Record Review. There were four children who were missing updated immunizations. Obtain the immunizations and notify the Licensing Specialist once this documentation has been received.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “All children's records were reviewed and recorded on the Health Record Review. The lead screening form was missing for eight children. Obtain the lead screenings and notify the Licensing Specialist once this documentation has been received.”

Copied from Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about CCDCS/AlphaBEST Child Care

Is CCDCS/AlphaBEST Child Care licensed?

Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.

When was CCDCS/AlphaBEST Child Care last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on May 29, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has CCDCS/AlphaBEST Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 2 of 2 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 CCDCS/AlphaBEST Child Care's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is CCDCS/AlphaBEST Child Care?

Port Tobacco, MD 20677.

Sources: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care (license and visits).