LaShean Brandon
Waldorf, MD 20602 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Neal is a licensed child care center in Waldorf, 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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2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 29, 2025: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 14 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
“At the time of the inspection, the requirements were met for meeting CPR and first aid ratio requirements; however, it was reported that there are 90 children enrolled, which is also the assigned capacity for this site. There are four staff who meet the requirements, which would only cover a capacity for 80. Please send another certificate for another staff member so that the requirements are met for a ratio of at least one staff member for every 20 children present.”
13A.16.08.03A
“At the time of the inspection, the group size and staffing met requirements; however, earlier in the program during the pm hours, there were 80 children present with only 5 staff. One of the staff members was off and there was no substitute present to ensure that staff/child ratios were met. Ensure that staff/child ratios are met at all times. These ratios are an important determinant of child safety and the quality of care.”
13A.16.06.10C(1)
“The school age teacher needs to complete 9 hours of continued training for the 08/24 -08/25 timeframe. It is imperative that continued training be completed within the required timeframes. It is advised to create a tracking tool so that training is completed on time as required by this regulation. Submit copies of the training certificates to the Licensing Specialist immediately for the 08/24-08/25 timeframe.”
13A.16.06.05C(1)
“The director needs to complete 8 hours of continued training for the 10/23 -10/24 timeframe. Also as a reminder, please submit an additional 12 hours of continued training for the 10/24-10/25 timeframe. It is imperative that continued training be completed within the required timeframes. It is advised to create a tracking tool so that training is completed on time as required by this regulation. Submit copies of the training certificates to the Licensing Specialist immediately for the 10/23-10/24 timeframe.”
13A.16.03.05D(1)
“There was one substitute for which the center does not have a copy of the required substitute forms on site. The Office of Child Care has received clearance documents for these substitutes and they have 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 substitute 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 at each site where staff may substitute. If these substitutes are no longer at this site, submit an updated 1203. Submit a letter of correction to the Licensing Specialist within 30 days of the date of this inspection and/or sooner indicating that this documentation has been placed at the site.”
13A.16.03.05B
“There was a staffing pattern posted that needs to be updated with current staff. There was one staff (TC) who was listed, that is no longer employed at this site. There was also another staff member (DM) who reportedly has not been at the site since the beginning of 9/2025 because he has been off. Please send a copy of this updated staffing pattern to the Licensing Specialist.”
13A.16.06.12C
“The aide (AC) has not completed the Aide training within the required timeframe. Please complete as soon as possible and submit a copy of the certification to the Licensing Specialist.”
13A.16.06.12B(1)
“The aide (AC) did not complete the continued training within the required timeframes. This training was supposed to be completed by the end of October 2023 and the training was not completed until December, 2023. For the current time frame, this aide needs to submit at least two additional hours of continued training by 10/31/2024 and submit the certifications to the Licensing Specialist. For future reference, ensure that continued training is completed prior to the staff members training time frame.”
13A.16.06.10C(1)
“The school age teacher (TS) did not complete the required continued training. This training was supposed to be completed by the end of August 2024. Submit an additional 7 hours of continued training as soon as possible. For future reference, ensure that continued training is completed prior to the staff members training timeframe.”
13A.16.06.05C(1)
“The director, TC, did not complete the required continued training. The training was supposed to be completed by 10/2023. This training was not completed until December, 2023. For this current time frame, please submit an additional 10 hours of continued training by 10/31/2024. For future reference, ensure that continued training is being completed prior to the required time frames.”
13A.16.03.04D(3)
“A 20% sample of the Health Record Review of the children's records were conducted and in this review it was found that only one of the files reviewed was missing the Health Inventory Part II. Please review all Health Inventory forms and ensure that all areas of the Health Inventory are completed. Notify the Licensing Specialist once the Health Inventory Review Part II is received on this child, which the name of the child was provided to the site director at today's visit.”
13A.16.03.04C
“A 20% sample of the Health Record Review of the children's records were conducted and in this review it was found that there were some emergency cards missing required information. Please review all emergency cards and ensure that all areas of the emergency card are completed. Notify the Licensing Specialist once all emergency cards have been reviewed and updated so that this noncompliance may be confirmed as completed.”
13A.16.03.03D
“A 20% sample of the Health Record Review of the children's records were conducted and in this review it was found that some of the contracts reviewed did not contain the fees for or the provisions of care. Please review all contracts to ensure this information is provided. Notify the Licensing Specialist once all contracts have been reviewed and updated so that this noncompliance may be confirmed as completed.”
13A.16.03.02C(1)
“A 20% sample of the Health Record Review of the children's records were conducted and in this review it was found that some of the records did not contain proof that the parent was advised or given the Consumer Education pamphlet. Please review all files to ensure that this requirement is met. Notify the Licensing Specialist once completed so that this noncompliance may be confirmed as completed.”
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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 29, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
Its hours are not listed.
Waldorf, MD 20602.