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Indian Head, MD 20640 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Indian Head is a licensed child care center in Indian Head, 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 13 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 21, 2025: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 13 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.
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13A.16.10.02B
“There was no evidence of First Aid or CPR certification located in the staff files. Submit certification showing the staff that have completed this required training.”
13A.16.06.12A(3)
“The aide did not complete the Basic Health and Safety training within the required timeframe. This training was supposed be completed in 4/2025; however, it was not completed until 10/2025. Ensure that required training is taken within the required timeframes.”
13A.16.06.02
“Ensure that the staff orientations are fully completed and signed by the required staff. Submit a letter of correction within 30 days regarding this remark.”
13A.16.03.05C
“The Office of Child Care has received clearance documents for the director and she has been cleared to work, based on the documentation that was received and reviewed by this Agency. The center is reminded that they must keep a file on each staff member that contains, but is not limited to, a copy of the Release of Information, medical evaluation, MD/FBI clearance, training certificates, staff orientation, and proof of age. These documents need to be obtained and maintained in the staff files. Submit a letter of correction to the Licensing Specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection and/or sooner.”
13A.16.03.04G
“At the time of the inspection, a sample of 15 children's files were reviewed. There was one set of vaccine forms missing from a child's files. Please obtain the documentation and submit a letter of correction to the Licensing Specialist indicating this documentation has been received.”
13A.16.03.04E
“At the time of the inspection, a sample of 15 children's files were reviewed. There were two lead screening forms missing from children's files. Please obtain the documentation and submit a letter of correction to the Licensing Specialist indicating this documentation has been received.”
13A.16.03.04D(3)
“There was a sample of 15 records reviewed. There was a Health Inventory Part II form missing from a child's file. Please obtain the documentation and submit a letter of correction to the Licensing Specialist indicating this documentation has been received.”
13A.16.03.04C
“There were emergency forms that were missing required documentation. The director was informed of the missing documentation for each child. Please have the emergency cards updated so that the documentation may be completed. Submit a letter of correction within 30 days, once all documentation is received. Ensure that all of the children's records are reviewed by the director since a random sample of the files was conducted by the Licensing Specialist.”
13A.16.03.03D
“At the time of the inspection, a sample of 15 children's files were reviewed. The majority of the contracts reviewed were missing the fees and the provisions of care. Please have the contracts updated to include the required documentation. Please review all children's files to ensure their contracts specify all of the required documentation. Submit a letter of correction once all of the contracts have been updated.”
13A.16.03.02C(1)
“There were children's files that were missing verification that parents were given or advised on how to obtain information regarding the Consumer Education Pamphlet. Submit a letter of correction once all files have been updated to include this required documentation.”
13A.16.10.02B
“The center's capacity is set at 30. There is only one staff listed that is certified in first aid and CPR at this site. The ratio is at least one staff member for every 20 children. Please submit CPR and First Aid certification for another staff member.”
13A.16.06.12C
“The aide (JM) needs to complete the Aide training. This training was not located in the staff's file. Please submit a copy of this certificate once completed.”
13A.16.06.05C(1)
“The training for the 8/2022-8/2023 timeframe was completed late. The continued training for 8/23-8/24 timeframe has not yet been fully completed. Please submit at least 7.5 hours of continued training certificates to the Licensing Specialist as soon as possible.”
13A.16.03.02A
“A random review of 18 out of 31 children's files were reviewed. There was information missing from half of the children's files that were reviewed. Items missing from the files were as follows: Health Inventory Part I and Part II, lead screening and immunizations. There was information missing from some of the emergency cards. Ensure that this information is obtained prior to a child entering child care. Please review all of the children's files for accuracy and obtain any missing documentation. A copy of the Health Record Review will be provided to the director which identifies the missing documentation. Submit a letter of correction within 30 days of the date of this inspection.”
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FAQ
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on October 21, 2025, with 10 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 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.
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Indian Head, MD 20640.