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AlphaBEST at Penn Elementary
- licensed capacity
- 90
- open each week
- 5 days
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About AlphaBEST at Penn Elementary
AlphaBEST at Penn 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, 4:00 PM to 9:20 AM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 4:00 PM to 9:20 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4:00 PM to 9:20 AM |
| Wednesday | 4:00 PM to 9:20 AM |
| Thursday | 4:00 PM to 9:20 AM |
| Friday | 4:00 PM to 9:20 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| 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
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for AlphaBEST at Penn Elementary
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #1107795
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 16 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Records and paperwork 4
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Sep 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-80-A
“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. There were 14 children present and 16 children on the virtual attendance.”
Feb 4, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-510-I
“Prescription medication may be administered if the parent has completed a written authorization from a parent or guardian. There was no written parent/guardian or physician authorization to administer prescription medications to Child A.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, the menu listing foods to be served shall be current. The menu posted was not current, it was dated for the second week of January 2026.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The electronic attendance had 45 children signed-in but there were only 33 present.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of Employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care, to include an in-person competency. The CPR certification for Staff #A did not include an in-person competency.”
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. Child A with a diagnosed food allergy was not on the current allergy list.”
Oct 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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 (enrolled 2 months) did not have a physical in their file.”
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. Two children were observed eating snack and did not wash hands after finishing their snack.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“When an authorization for medication expires, the facility shall notify parents that the medication must be picked up within 14 days of the authorization expiring or that a new authorization should be completed. Medication for Child B was onsite, but the medication authorization expired over 4 months ago. The authorization had not been renewed and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required.”
Oct 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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 (enrolled 2 months) did not have a physical in their file.”
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. Two children were observed eating snack and did not wash hands after finishing their snack.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“When an authorization for medication expires, the facility shall notify parents that the medication must be picked up within 14 days of the authorization expiring or that a new authorization should be completed. Medication for Child B was onsite, but the medication authorization expired over 4 months ago. The authorization had not been renewed and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required.”
- May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 8, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
8VAC20-780-510-E
“The center must ensure they follow the policy for administration of medication that requires written authorization to be given from the child’s physician and parent for a long-term medication. For Child #2 there was no written authorization with parent and doctor signature for the long-term medication on-site.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The center shall post the findings of the most recent inspection in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The most recent licensing inspection of the facility was not posted.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential. The allergy list was not dated or kept confidential; the list was facing upward on the desk in the office.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“The center must have a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #3 did not have an allergy care plan for their diagnosed food allergy from their physician.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. There were 13 children present but only 9 were marked present on the written attendance record.”
8VAC20-780-245-J
“Any child for whom emergency medications (such as albuterol, glucagon, and epinephrine auto injector) have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member or independent contractor that is MAT certified. From approximately 7:20am to 7:36am there was a child on site with emergency medication and there was not a staff member onsite that was MAT certified.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“The center may administer prescription medication that would normally be administered by a parent or guardian to a child provided: The center has obtained written authorization from a parent or guardian. The medication authorization on file for Child #1 did not give the program permission to administer the medication on-site.”
Nov 8, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
8VAC20-780-510-E
“The center must ensure they follow the policy for administration of medication that requires written authorization to be given from the child’s physician and parent for a long-term medication. For Child #2 there was no written authorization with parent and doctor signature for the long-term medication on-site.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The center shall post the findings of the most recent inspection in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The most recent licensing inspection of the facility was not posted.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential. The allergy list was not dated or kept confidential; the list was facing upward on the desk in the office.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“The center must have a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #3 did not have an allergy care plan for their diagnosed food allergy from their physician.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. There were 13 children present but only 9 were marked present on the written attendance record.”
8VAC20-780-245-J
“Any child for whom emergency medications (such as albuterol, glucagon, and epinephrine auto injector) have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member or independent contractor that is MAT certified. From approximately 7:20am to 7:36am there was a child on site with emergency medication and there was not a staff member onsite that was MAT certified.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“The center may administer prescription medication that would normally be administered by a parent or guardian to a child provided: The center has obtained written authorization from a parent or guardian. The medication authorization on file for Child #1 did not give the program permission to administer the medication on-site.”
- Jan 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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Oct 25, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on review of medication it was determined that not all medication was sent home within 14 days when the medication authorization form expires. Evidence: The medication authorization form for child B expired August 2023. The medication for child B was still in the center's medication box.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-7
“Based on interviews and review of six children's records it was determined that not all children with diagnosed food allergies had an allergy care plan on file as required. Evidence: Child A is identified on the center's allergy list as having a diagnosed food allergy. Child A does not have a written allergy care plan on file as required.”
Oct 25, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on review of medication it was determined that not all medication was sent home within 14 days when the medication authorization form expires. Evidence: The medication authorization form for child B expired August 2023. The medication for child B was still in the center's medication box.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-7
“Based on interviews and review of six children's records it was determined that not all children with diagnosed food allergies had an allergy care plan on file as required. Evidence: Child A is identified on the center's allergy list as having a diagnosed food allergy. Child A does not have a written allergy care plan on file as required.”
May 24, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
8VAC20-780-510-I
“Based on review of medication it was determined that not all procedures regarding prescription medication were followed. Evidence: The emergency medication for child A did not have a prescription label to identify the owner of the medication and instructions pertaining to dosage, frequency, and manner of administration.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on review of medication it was determined that not all medication was picked up within 14 days of the authorization form being expired. Evidence: The 10 day authorization form for the emergency medication for child B expired on 10/02/2022.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on review of eight children's records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of an immunization record before the first day of enrollment. Evidence: The records for child C and child E (start dates: 05/16/22) did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of eight children's records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a physical within the first 30 days of enrollment. Evidence: The records for Child C and Child E (start dates: 05/16/2022) did not contain documentation of a physical within the first 30 days of enrollment.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Based on observation and interviews it was determined that shelter in place drills were not practiced at least twice per year. Evidence: There have been no shelter in place drills conducted from August 2022 - May 24, 2023. The drill log from the previous school year was not available for review.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on review of eight children's records and review of the allergy list it was determined that not all records contained a written allergy care plan for children with diagnosed food allergies. Evidence: The record for child B did not contain a written allergy care plan in regards to their diagnosed food allergy.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“Based on review of medication it was determined that the center failed to follow their procedures for administering outdated medication. 1.) The emergency medication for child C had an expiration date of 11/2022. 2.) The emergency medications for child D had an expiration date of 11/2022 and 03/2023. 3.) The emergency medications for child E had an expiration date of 11/2022.”
May 24, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
8VAC20-780-510-I
“Based on review of medication it was determined that not all procedures regarding prescription medication were followed. Evidence: The emergency medication for child A did not have a prescription label to identify the owner of the medication and instructions pertaining to dosage, frequency, and manner of administration.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on review of medication it was determined that not all medication was picked up within 14 days of the authorization form being expired. Evidence: The 10 day authorization form for the emergency medication for child B expired on 10/02/2022.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on review of eight children's records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of an immunization record before the first day of enrollment. Evidence: The records for child C and child E (start dates: 05/16/22) did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of eight children's records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a physical within the first 30 days of enrollment. Evidence: The records for Child C and Child E (start dates: 05/16/2022) did not contain documentation of a physical within the first 30 days of enrollment.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Based on observation and interviews it was determined that shelter in place drills were not practiced at least twice per year. Evidence: There have been no shelter in place drills conducted from August 2022 - May 24, 2023. The drill log from the previous school year was not available for review.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on review of eight children's records and review of the allergy list it was determined that not all records contained a written allergy care plan for children with diagnosed food allergies. Evidence: The record for child B did not contain a written allergy care plan in regards to their diagnosed food allergy.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“Based on review of medication it was determined that the center failed to follow their procedures for administering outdated medication. 1.) The emergency medication for child C had an expiration date of 11/2022. 2.) The emergency medications for child D had an expiration date of 11/2022 and 03/2023. 3.) The emergency medications for child E had an expiration date of 11/2022.”
Oct 31, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on review of three children's records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of an immunization record by the first day of enrollment. Evidence: Child A (start date: 05/16/22) did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on review of medication it was determined that not all medication was picked up by a parent within 14 days when a medication authorization expires. Evidence: The authorization form for the emergency medication for child A expired on 10/03/2022.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of three children's records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a physical within the first 30 days of enrollment. Evidence: Child A (start date: 05/16/2022) did not have documentation of a physical on file.”
Oct 31, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on review of three children's records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of an immunization record by the first day of enrollment. Evidence: Child A (start date: 05/16/22) did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on review of medication it was determined that not all medication was picked up by a parent within 14 days when a medication authorization expires. Evidence: The authorization form for the emergency medication for child A expired on 10/03/2022.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of three children's records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a physical within the first 30 days of enrollment. Evidence: Child A (start date: 05/16/2022) did not have documentation of a physical on file.”
- Feb 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about AlphaBEST at Penn Elementary
Is AlphaBEST at Penn Elementary licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was AlphaBEST at Penn Elementary last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has AlphaBEST at Penn Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 6 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.
How many children can AlphaBEST at Penn Elementary care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does AlphaBEST at Penn Elementary accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are AlphaBEST at Penn Elementary's hours?
Monday to Friday, 4:00 PM to 9:20 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does AlphaBEST at Penn Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 453-7132 to ask.
What is AlphaBEST at Penn Elementary's phone number?
(703) 453-7132.
Where is AlphaBEST at Penn Elementary?
12980 Queen Chapel Road, Woodbridge, VA 22193. The nearest other daycare we list is Everbrook Academy of Ridgefield, 0.3 miles away.