Discovery Learning Center
5617 Mapledale Plaza, Woodbridge, VA
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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.
Hours
| Monday | 3:25 PM to 8:45 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:25 PM to 8:45 AM |
| Wednesday | 3:25 PM to 8:45 AM |
| Thursday | 3:25 PM to 8:45 AM |
| Friday | 3:25 PM to 8:45 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
AlphaBEST at McAuliffe Elementary has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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8VAC20-780-540-C
“First aid kits shall have all required items. The first aid kit was missing a thermometer, tweezers and first aid instructional manual.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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”
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.”
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.”
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”
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.”
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”
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.”
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”
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.”
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.”
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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 September 8, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
75, 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 PM to 8:45 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 453-7546 to ask.
(703) 453-7546.
13540 Princedale Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22193. The nearest other daycare we list is AlphaBest at Rosa Parks Elementary, 0.6 miles away.