School Year Registration is Open!
Summer 2025 Registration is Open!
Summer Excursions 2025 Information
Before and After School
1 day per week $48.00
2 days per week $59.00
3 days per week $78.00
4 days per week $89.00
5 days per week $92.00
Before or After School
1 day per week $37.00
2 days per week $43.00
3 days per week $57.00
4 days per week $65.00
5 days per week $65.00
Other Options
Full Day $39.00 per day
Flexible Scheduling $40.00 per visit
Annual Registration Fee
$75.00 per family
Discounts
Sibling 10%
Charles Fire/EMS Employee 30%
Hours
6:00 a.m. to Start of School
Dismissal to 6:00 p.m.
Locations
Barnhart, Berry, Billingsley, Dr. Brown, Craik, Diggs, Early Learning Center La Plata, Early Learning Center of Waldorf, Eva Turner, Higdon, Mt. Hope, Indian Head, Jenifer, Malcolm, TC Martin, Matula, Middleton, Mitchell, Dr. Mudd, Mary B. Neal, Margaret Jamieson Thornton, JC Parks, JP Ryon, Wade Elementary School and Port Tobacco Child Care Center
Subsidy Program
Child Care Subsidy Programs assist families in paying for after school programs like ours. If you are eligible, the Subsidy Program can pay some or all of your tuition fees. Click HERE for more information about subsidies in your state. For assistance, contact subsidy@alphabest.org.
Our programs are designed to give you peace of mind when your child is not in school. Experienced, caring, and licensed staff ensures your child is safe, engaged, and happy! Every student participates in enrichment activities every day, at no additional charge! Coding, Robotics, Art, Drama, Spanish, Mandarin, Sign Language, Fitness & Sports, and Engineering/Maker Activities keep your child engaged and having fun every day at AlphaBEST! Snacks, homework help, recreation, and student-choice clubs are also provided to every student.
Hello, my name is Erica Mahoney. I have been working with AlphaBEST since 2006. My experiences included Senior staff teacher and assistant center director. I have over twenty years of child care experience. I am a mother of three and also a grandmother. I enjoy reading and shopping however nothing compares to the quality time spent with my wonderful family. I believe that all children need a strong learning foundation.
My schools: Billingsley, Craik, Dr. Higdon, Eva Turner, Gale Bailey, Indian Head, Jenifer, Malcolm, Matula, Middleton, Mitchell, Mudd, Neal
Hi, My name is Cierra Stewart and I am an Area Manager for Charles County and Prince George's County Public Schools. I have always had a true passion for working with children, with over 16+ years in childcare, 9 of them with AlphaBEST Education. I have been blessed enough to experience multiple roles within the childcare field, from an aide to a group leader, site director, and special educator. As your Area Manager, I always strive to have an exciting, safe, and inclusive environment for not only our families but our staff as well. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, shopping, and spending time with my family and friends.
My schools: Brown, JP Ryon, Mt. Hope
Hello, my name is Nicole Carroll. It is with great pleasure that I have been working with AlphaBEST since 2017. I am a caring and professional devoted childcare provider with 12 years of experience in Early childhood and school-age education. I am a proud mother of four blessings. In my spare time, I enjoy singing, shopping and spending time with my loved ones. Serving AlphaBEST as an Area Manager, I am excited to lead with a yes mind set and to assure parents of a safe, fun and engaging environment, while working closely with families and programs to ensure that all needs are met.
My schools: Diggs, JC Parks, TC Martin, Wade
Hello, my name is Sabrina Taylor. I have worked in the education field for 15+ years! My passion for children has led me on my journey to work as a childcare provider, site director, paraprofessional educator, and substitute teacher. I believe that all children should have the opportunity to grow, learn, and explore as much as possible. I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, and shopping. As an Area Manager for AlphaBEST, I look forward to nurturing a safe and inclusive environment for the families of Prince Georges County.
My schools: Berry
Hello, my name is Tamara Tolson! I've been a part of AlphaBEST for ten amazing years! Working with children has always been a passion to me. I have had the pleasure of working as a Lead Teacher, Site Director, and substitute teacher during my years in the education field. I enjoy shopping, dancing, and spending time with my family. I am a mother to one amazing son! As an Area Manager for AlphaBEST, I look forward to making a nurturing, positive impact on Families and the community. Most importantly, to provide a safe environment for all.
My schools: Barnhart
Hello, my name is Shawnta Jones. It has been a pleasure working with AlphaBEST Education for over 15 years and I can truly say I am looking forward to the future of this company. I graduated from Kaplan University in 2014 with an Associates' Degree in Early Childhood Development. Working as an advocate for children has always been my passion. I am honored to say I am a loving wife, a mother of three, and a grandmother of two gorgeous grandsons who are all responsible for some of my proudest moments in life.
Hello! My name is Melissa Thomas. With over a decade of experience at AlphaBEST and a degree in Early Childhood Education, I'm delighted to lead our before- and after-school programs and early childcare centers in Charles County & Prince George’s County. My expertise extends to First Aid/CPR and AED instruction, certified by the Red Cross for 18 years. In 2016, I partnered with author Bill Carter on an anti-bullying initiative, impacting countless students in Maryland Schools. As a devoted wife and mother of three beautiful daughters and three bonus children, I am constantly reminded of my blessings. My approach to life is simple: Inspire the world to change by being that change yourself.