Learning Paths Academy At Dominion Valley #35
5255 Merchants View Square, Haymarket, VA
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AlphaBest at Mountain View Elementary is a licensed child care center in Haymarket, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 110 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| 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 | 110 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
AlphaBest at Mountain View Elementary has not listed its tuition.
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 8 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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22.1-289.035-B-1
“The Center is required to obtain documentation of a completed Sworn Disclosure Statement prior to date of hire. The record for Staff #1 contained a sworn disclosure statement completed 9 days after hire.”
8VAC20-780-540-C
“The Center is required to have a first aid kit that includes a thermometer. At the time of inspection, there was no working thermometer onsite.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to have written medication authorization from the child’s physician and parent for a long term medication. There was no documented permission from the child’s physician or parent on file for Child #1 or Child #2?s medications.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The Provider is required to request a check of sex offender registry record from all states in which staff members have resided within the last five years prior to employment. The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation that a sex offender registry clearance from all states where they resided within the last five years was requested prior to employment.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“The Center is required to administer only those drugs that were dispensed from a pharmacy and maintained in the original, labeled container. The medication for Child #2 was not maintained in the original, labeled container from a pharmacy.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“The Center is required to have written medication authorization from the child’s physician and parent for a long term medication. 1)For a medication for Child #1 the duration of the parent’s authorization expired 10 days ago and was not renewed, and there was no written medication authorization given from the child’s physician for the long term medication. 2)The medication for Child #2 did not contain authorization from the child’s parent or physician.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“The Center is required to administer only those drugs that were dispensed from a pharmacy and maintained in the original, labeled container. The medication for Child #2 was not maintained in the original, labeled container from a pharmacy.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“The Center is required to have written medication authorization from the child’s physician and parent for a long term medication. 1)For a medication for Child #1 the duration of the parent’s authorization expired 10 days ago and was not renewed, and there was no written medication authorization given from the child’s physician for the long term medication. 2)The medication for Child #2 did not contain authorization from the child’s parent or physician.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on review of 3 child records, the provider did not ensure they had a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: The record for Child #1 did not contain an allergy care plan for their physician diagnosed food allergy.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on review of 3 child records, the provider did not ensure they had a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: The record for Child #1 did not contain an allergy care plan for their physician diagnosed food allergy.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure they post the findings of the most recent licensing inspection of the facility. Evidence: The most recent licensing inspection of the facility was not posted. The last posted inspection was dated 1/30/23.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure they post the findings of the most recent licensing inspection of the facility. Evidence: The most recent licensing inspection of the facility was not posted. The last posted inspection was dated 1/30/23.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on review of 2 staff files, the center did not ensure that all staff who work directly with children have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitations (CPR) appropriate to the age of children in care within 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #2 had a CPR certification only for Adult CPR instead of the required Child CPR certification.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on review of 3 child records, the provider did not ensure they had a written care plan from a physician for each child with a diagnosed food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: The record for Child #1 did not contain an allergy care plan from a physician for their diagnosed food allergy.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on review of 2 staff files, the center did not ensure that all staff who work directly with children have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitations (CPR) appropriate to the age of children in care within 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #2 had a CPR certification only for Adult CPR instead of the required Child CPR certification.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on review of 3 child records, the provider did not ensure they had a written care plan from a physician for each child with a diagnosed food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: The record for Child #1 did not contain an allergy care plan from a physician for their diagnosed food allergy.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that they obtained documentation of immunizations before the child attends the center. Evidence: reviewed 5 children's records and found that Child 2 did not have documentation of an immunization record.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that they obtained documentation of immunizations before the child attends the center. Evidence: reviewed 5 children's records and found that Child 2 did not have documentation of an immunization record.”
8VAC20-780-510-B
“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that medication authorizations were up to date and that policies were followed. Evidence: Reviewed 1 child's medication and found that 1 out of the two medications did not have parental or physician auhtorization.”
8VAC20-780-510-B
“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that medication authorizations were up to date and that policies were followed. Evidence: Reviewed 1 child's medication and found that 1 out of the two medications did not have parental or physician auhtorization.”
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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 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 8 of 10 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.
110, 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, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 453-7699 to ask.
(703) 453-7699.
5600 Mcleod Way, Haymarket, VA 20169. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Paths Academy At Dominion Valley #35, 1 miles away.