The Merit School of Cloverdale (#32)
3498 Cranmer Mews, Dale City, VA
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AlphaBEST at Dale City Elementary is a licensed child care center in Woodbridge, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:25 AM to 8:45 AM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 3:25 AM to 8:45 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:25 AM to 8:45 AM |
| Wednesday | 3:25 AM to 8:45 AM |
| Thursday | 3:25 AM to 8:45 AM |
| Friday | 3:25 AM to 8:45 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
AlphaBEST at Dale City Elementary has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 9 visits · 7 rules in all
For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
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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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child B, who had been attending for four months, did not have documentation of a physical exam on file. Child D, who had been attending for six weeks, did not have documentation of a physical on file.”
8VAC20-780-150-B
“Each report shall include the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. 1.) The immunizations that were on file for Child A, Child B, Child C, and Child D were not signed by a physician. 2.) The physical examinations that were on file for Child A and Child C were not signed by a physician.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The repeat TB screening for Staff A was due seven weeks ago and had not yet been completed.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“Prescription medication may be administered provided the center administers only those drugs that were dispensed from a pharmacy and maintained in the original, labeled container. The prescription medication on site for child A did not have a prescription label.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff B, employed for over six months, did not have a current CPR certification.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment Current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff B, employed for over six months, did not have a current first aid certification.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“The center's procedures for administering medication shall include methods to prevent use of outdated medication. The emergency medication on site for Child A had been expired for three months.”
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FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 30, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 1 of 9 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 3:25 AM to 8:45 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 453-7113 to ask.
(703) 453-7113.
14450 Brook Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22193. The nearest other daycare we list is The Merit School of Cloverdale (#32), 0.6 miles away.