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AlphaBEST at McAuliffe Elementary

13540 Princedale Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22193
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days

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About AlphaBEST at McAuliffe Elementary

AlphaBEST at McAuliffe Elementary is a licensed child care center in Woodbridge, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 3:25 PM to 8:45 AM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

Monday3:25 PM to 8:45 AM
Tuesday3:25 PM to 8:45 AM
Wednesday3:25 PM to 8:45 AM
Thursday3:25 PM to 8:45 AM
Friday3:25 PM to 8:45 AM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity75 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

AlphaBEST at McAuliffe Elementary has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for AlphaBEST at McAuliffe Elementary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
75 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#ID41308
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Sep 8, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-540-C

      “First aid kits shall have all required items. The first aid kit was missing a thermometer, tweezers and first aid instructional manual.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. One child was observed eating snack and not washing hands afterwards.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Upon arrival, Staff A left the cafeteria area to open the facility door, leaving eight children, ages 5 to 10 years, not within actual sight and sound supervision of staff for approximately 30 seconds.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing staff members and shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Staff B’s TB screening was approximately six months overdue.”
  2. Feb 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “(REPEAT VIOLATION) 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. Child A enrolled for 5 months, did not have a physical that was signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.”
  3. Oct 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Staff could not provide a written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician: Before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child A and Child B, both enrolled for 2 months, did not have documentation of physical examinations in their files.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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. Child A and Child B, enrolled for 2 months, did not have immunizations records that were signed by physician, his designee or an official of a local health department.”
  4. Oct 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Staff could not provide a written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician: Before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child A and Child B, both enrolled for 2 months, did not have documentation of physical examinations in their files.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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. Child A and Child B, enrolled for 2 months, did not have immunizations records that were signed by physician, his designee or an official of a local health department.”
  5. Apr 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 10/30/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child A, was missing the following required component: First date of attendance.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-90-A

      “A written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance. Child A did not have a signed agreement between the parent and the center in their file by the first day of attendance that includes: An authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur, A statement that the center will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible, and a statement that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease”
  6. Apr 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 10/30/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child A, was missing the following required component: First date of attendance.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-90-A

      “A written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance. Child A did not have a signed agreement between the parent and the center in their file by the first day of attendance that includes: An authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur, A statement that the center will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible, and a statement that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease”
  7. Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
  1. Nov 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 24, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-J-3

      “Based on interview and review of medication it was determined that children who have been prescribed emergency medication were not always in the care of a staff member who has received Medication Administration Training (MAT). Evidence: The Licensing Inspector (LI) observed emergency medication on site during the inspection. The current staff on site during the inspection were not MAT certified.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “Based on interview and review of medication it was determined that not all procedures for administering medication were followed. Evidence: Staff did not follow procedures to ensure medication was not outdated. The medication for child A on site was past the expiration date. Emergency Medication 1: Expired 02/2021 Emergency Medication 2: Expired 06/2020”
  8. Feb 24, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-J-3

      “Based on interview and review of medication it was determined that children who have been prescribed emergency medication were not always in the care of a staff member who has received Medication Administration Training (MAT). Evidence: The Licensing Inspector (LI) observed emergency medication on site during the inspection. The current staff on site during the inspection were not MAT certified.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “Based on interview and review of medication it was determined that not all procedures for administering medication were followed. Evidence: Staff did not follow procedures to ensure medication was not outdated. The medication for child A on site was past the expiration date. Emergency Medication 1: Expired 02/2021 Emergency Medication 2: Expired 06/2020”
  9. Oct 12, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-185-160-C

      “Based on review of three staff records it was determined that not all staff records contained documentation of a repeat tuberculosis (TB) screening every two years. Evidence: The most recent TB screening on file for Staff A was dated 09/19/2019.”
  10. Oct 12, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-185-160-C

      “Based on review of three staff records it was determined that not all staff records contained documentation of a repeat tuberculosis (TB) screening every two years. Evidence: The most recent TB screening on file for Staff A was dated 09/19/2019.”

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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Questions about AlphaBEST at McAuliffe Elementary

Is AlphaBEST at McAuliffe Elementary licensed?

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

When was AlphaBEST at McAuliffe Elementary last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 6 of 12 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 McAuliffe Elementary care for?

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

Does AlphaBEST at McAuliffe Elementary accept child care subsidies?

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

What are AlphaBEST at McAuliffe Elementary's hours?

Monday to Friday, 3:25 PM to 8:45 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does AlphaBEST at McAuliffe Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 453-7546 to ask.

What is AlphaBEST at McAuliffe Elementary's phone number?

(703) 453-7546.

Where is AlphaBEST at McAuliffe Elementary?

13540 Princedale Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22193. The nearest other daycare we list is AlphaBest at Rosa Parks Elementary, 0.6 miles away.

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