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AlphaBEST at Glenkirk Elementary

8584 Sedge Wren Drive, Gainesville, VA 20155
licensed capacity
90
open each week
5 days
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About AlphaBEST at Glenkirk Elementary

AlphaBEST at Glenkirk Elementary is a licensed child care center in Gainesville, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 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 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 8:45 AM
Licensed capacity
90 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 8:45 AM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 8:45 AM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 8:45 AM
Thursday6:00 AM to 8:45 AM
Friday6:00 AM to 8:45 AM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity90 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

AlphaBEST at Glenkirk Elementary has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for AlphaBEST at Glenkirk Elementary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
90 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#ID41256
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Safety and hazards 1

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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  1. Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-540-E

      “Based on observation and interviews the center did not have all the required nonmedical emergency supplies at the center. Evidence: Staff were unable to get the battery-operated radio/flashlight to work. The flashlight did not provide sufficient light to use in the event of an emergency and the radio did not operate at the time of inspection.”
  9. Jan 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-540-E

      “Based on observation and interviews the center did not have all the required nonmedical emergency supplies at the center. Evidence: Staff were unable to get the battery-operated radio/flashlight to work. The flashlight did not provide sufficient light to use in the event of an emergency and the radio did not operate at the time of inspection.”
  10. Sep 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Sep 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on review of four staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of the results of a central registry search within 30 days of employment for all staff members. Evidence: The record for Staff #3 with a start date of 2/9/23, the results of the central registry search background check was dated 5/13/23.”
  2. Sep 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on review of four staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of the results of a central registry search within 30 days of employment for all staff members. Evidence: The record for Staff #3 with a start date of 2/9/23, the results of the central registry search background check was dated 5/13/23.”
  3. Feb 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 7, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 7, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about AlphaBEST at Glenkirk Elementary

Is AlphaBEST at Glenkirk Elementary licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was AlphaBEST at Glenkirk Elementary last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has AlphaBEST at Glenkirk Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 2 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.

How many children can AlphaBEST at Glenkirk Elementary care for?

90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does AlphaBEST at Glenkirk Elementary accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are AlphaBEST at Glenkirk Elementary's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 8:45 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does AlphaBEST at Glenkirk Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 453-7698 to ask.

What is AlphaBEST at Glenkirk Elementary's phone number?

(703) 453-7698.

Where is AlphaBEST at Glenkirk Elementary?

8584 Sedge Wren Drive, Gainesville, VA 20155. The nearest other daycare we list is Karter School of Gainesville, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).