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CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Higdon

Newburg, MD 20664

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About CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Higdon

CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Higdon is a licensed child care center in Newburg, 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 8 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

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Preschoolers and school-age children
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Inspection reports for CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Higdon

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Preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2025: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Oct 1, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.10C(1)

      “Teacher, C.W. completed 9.5 hours of continued training for her 8/24-8/25 training cycle, she will need to complete an additional 2.5 hours of approved continued training immediately. Teacher P.T. completed 2 hours of continued traing her her 9/24-9/25 training cycle. She will need to complete an additional 10 hours of approved continued training immediately. Please send copies of training certificates to the Licensing Specialist.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.05C(1)

      “The director has 9 hours of continued training for her 10/23-10/24 training cycle, she will need to complete the remaining 3 hours of approved continued training immediately. Please send copies of training certificates to the Licensing Specialist.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.06.04A(4)

      “The site director's last medical evaluation was completed in 2020, she will need to obtain an updated medical evaluation immediately and send the completed medical evaluation to the Licensing Specialist.”
    • Background checks

      13A.16.03.05D(1)

      “A 1203 was received by the area manager adding K.B. as a substitute at this site, however, the site does not have a file for this person. The staff person has been cleared by this office, however, the site is required to keep a personnel file at the center containing the release of information, site orientation, medical, and copy of the FBI/MD criminal background checks.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(3)

      “A sample of children's files were reviewed and in this sample there was one file that did not contain the Health Inventory II with the lead screen. Please obtain the Health Inventory II completed by the physician or obtain a copy of the physical that the parent provided to the school. Please send a copy of this to the Licensing Specialist.”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.03.03D

      “A sample of children's files were reviewed and in this sample there were several files that did not contain the dollar amount on the parent contract. The center uses an electronic system for payment, however, there needs to be a written contract with the tuition rate and signature of the parent. Please review all files to be sure each has a complete written contract. Please send a copy of the completed contract for the children that are listed in the remarks section to the Licensing Specialist.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.02C(1)

      “A sample of children's files were reviewed and in this sample there were two files that did not contain evidence that the parent was supplied with the consumer education pamphlet; please provide this to the parent and have them sign a form to keep in the file. Please send a copy of the signed form to the Licensing Specialist.”
  2. Sep 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.05C(1)

      “The director only has 7.5 hours of approved continued training for her training cycle of 11/22-10/23, therefore she will need to make up 4.5 hours of approved continued training. Her current training cycle will end 10/31/2024 so she will need another 12 hours of approved continued training completed by that date. Please send copies of completed training certificates to the Licensing Specialist once completed.”

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@Higdon

Is CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Higdon licensed?

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

When was CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Higdon last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2025, with 7 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Higdon had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 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@Higdon's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Higdon?

Newburg, MD 20664.

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