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AlphaBEST at Pennington Traditional

9305 Stonewall Road, Manassas, VA 20110
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days
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About AlphaBEST at Pennington Traditional

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

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Thursday6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Friday6:00 AM to 9:00 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 Pennington Traditional has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for AlphaBEST at Pennington Traditional

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
75 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1107798
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • 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. Aug 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Staff records containing name, address, verification of age requirement, job title, and date of employment or volunteering; and name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency which shall be kept at the center for each staff member. Staff #1 and staff # 2 did not have staff records present at the center during the inspection.”
  2. Feb 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Staff records shall include documentation of verification of age requirement. Staff #1 did not have age verification in their record. Documentation was not available during the inspection.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. During the inspection, there were five instances where children entered the staff office to get items and were out of the sight of the facility staff.”
  3. Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain certain required information. Child A's record was did not have work information for one parent.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child B's has been enrolled at the center for over 2 weeks and did not have immunizations on file.”
  8. Sep 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain certain required information. Child A's record was did not have work information for one parent.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child B's has been enrolled at the center for over 2 weeks and did not have immunizations on file.”
  9. Feb 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, not all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: There were two bottles of cleaning supplies (spray disinfectant and sanitizer) on top of the cabinet near the door of the staff office.”
  10. Feb 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, not all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: There were two bottles of cleaning supplies (spray disinfectant and sanitizer) on top of the cabinet near the door of the staff office.”
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Aug 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-5

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not have the appropriate staff-to-child ratio for children up to 9 years old. Evidence: On August 28, 2023 from 3:40pm to approximately 3:45pm there was one staff member supervising 27 children ages 6 through 12 years old.”
  2. Aug 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-5

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not have the appropriate staff-to-child ratio for children up to 9 years old. Evidence: On August 28, 2023 from 3:40pm to approximately 3:45pm there was one staff member supervising 27 children ages 6 through 12 years old.”
  3. Jun 2, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on review of staff files, the center failed to obtain a repeat criminal history background check for all staff every five years as required. Evidence: Staff #1 most recent national fingerprint background check was dated 5/1/2018 and a new background check should have been obtained by 5/1/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Based on review of medications, the center did not follow procedures for expired medications. Evidence: Child #1 epi pen expired on 4/2023.”
  4. Jun 2, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on review of staff files, the center failed to obtain a repeat criminal history background check for all staff every five years as required. Evidence: Staff #1 most recent national fingerprint background check was dated 5/1/2018 and a new background check should have been obtained by 5/1/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Based on review of medications, the center did not follow procedures for expired medications. Evidence: Child #1 epi pen expired on 4/2023.”
  5. Oct 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 13, 2022InspectionNo 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 Pennington Traditional

Is AlphaBEST at Pennington Traditional licensed?

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

When was AlphaBEST at Pennington Traditional last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has AlphaBEST at Pennington Traditional had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 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 Pennington Traditional care for?

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

Does AlphaBEST at Pennington Traditional accept child care subsidies?

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

What are AlphaBEST at Pennington Traditional's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does AlphaBEST at Pennington Traditional cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 453-7718 to ask.

What is AlphaBEST at Pennington Traditional's phone number?

(703) 453-7718.

Where is AlphaBEST at Pennington Traditional?

9305 Stonewall Road, Manassas, VA 20110. The nearest other daycare we list is All Saints Catholic Church, 0.2 miles away.

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