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AlphaBEST at River Oaks Elementary

16950 Mcguffey'S Trail, Woodbridge, VA 22191
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days

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About AlphaBEST at River Oaks Elementary

AlphaBEST at River Oaks Elementary is a licensed child care center in Woodbridge, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 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
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity120 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

AlphaBEST at River Oaks Elementary has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for AlphaBEST at River Oaks Elementary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
120 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#ID41294
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 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. Apr 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-J-3

      “Any child for whom emergency medications have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member or independent contractor who meets the training requirements. Child B, has an emergency medication on site. There was not a staff member with the required medication administration training on site.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-I

      “The center may administer prescription medication that would normally be administered by a parent or guardian to a child provided that the center administers only those drugs that were dispensed from a pharmacy and maintained in the original labeled container. Child A had a prescription medication on site that did not have the pharmacy issued prescription label attached.”
  2. Oct 28, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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. Three emergency medications for Child A were onsite, but the medication authorization forms had expired over 33 days ago. The authorizations had not been renewed and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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. At approximately 3:40 p.m. on 10/28/2025, there were 32 children present in the program, but 31 children were marked present on the attendance record.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff A, employed for more than one year, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check or sex offender check from the state the individual had resided in the preceding five years.”
  3. Oct 28, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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. Three emergency medications for Child A were onsite, but the medication authorization forms had expired over 33 days ago. The authorizations had not been renewed and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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. At approximately 3:40 p.m. on 10/28/2025, there were 32 children present in the program, but 31 children were marked present on the attendance record.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff A, employed for more than one year, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check or sex offender check from the state the individual had resided in the preceding five years.”
  4. Mar 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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. Child A has emergency medication as well as an allergy care plan for a food allergy that was not listed on the center's allergy list.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The repeat TB screening for Staff A was due two months ago and had not yet been completed.”
  5. Mar 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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. Child A has emergency medication as well as an allergy care plan for a food allergy that was not listed on the center's allergy list.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The repeat TB screening for Staff A was due two months ago and had not yet been completed.”
  6. Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 25, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-L

      “Based on interviews and review of three staff records it was determined that there was not at least one person on duty with current training of daily health observation training. Evidence: The three staff records reviewed for the staff on site did not have documentation that staff had obtained daily health observation training.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on interviews and review of three staff records it was determined that not all staff had a record on file as required. Staff A who was a substitute at the facility did not have their staff record on site for review.”
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  1. Oct 25, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-L

      “Based on interviews and review of three staff records it was determined that there was not at least one person on duty with current training of daily health observation training. Evidence: The three staff records reviewed for the staff on site did not have documentation that staff had obtained daily health observation training.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on interviews and review of three staff records it was determined that not all staff had a record on file as required. Staff A who was a substitute at the facility did not have their staff record on site for review.”
  2. Mar 30, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-5

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the required ratio for children ages 5 to 9 years old of 1 staff for every 18 children was not always followed. Evidence: On March 30, 2023, there were 25 children ages 5 years through 11 years of age under the supervision of two staff. During hand washing and bathroom break, staff was observed leaving one staff alone with 25 children to answer the door for a parent pick up in the main childcare area in the gym that was out of sight and sound supervision of the hallway area where the children and other staff were lined up for approximately three minutes. Once hand washing was completed, Staff #2 was observed leaving the group in the main childcare area in the gym to use the rest room, leaving the 24 children with one staff for approximately five minutes. Staff interview confirmed that for the last week the program has operated this way.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-B

      “Based on review of medication it was determined that the center failed to obtain authorization for prescription medication as required. Evidence: Child #10, had an epi pen on site and the authorization from the parent expired on November 2022 and from the physician on 1/18/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “Based on review of medications, it was determined that the center failed to ensure their medication policy regarding outdated medication was followed. Evidence: Child #10 had an epi pen on site that expired November 2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on review of documentation, not all children’s records contained documentation of age appropriate immunizations as required. Child #2, enrollment paperwork signed 7/18/2022, did not have immunizations in the file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on review of documentation, not all children’s records contained required information. Child #2, enrollment paperwork signed 7/18/22022, did not have father’s employment information or a second emergency contact. Child #3, enrollment paperwork signed 11/17/2022, did not have second parent information and employer name. Child #4, enrollment paperwork signed 12/12/2022, second parent information and employer name”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “Based on review of documentation, not all records for children with a diagnosed food allergy had a written care plan from a physician. Evidence: Child #9 has a diagnosed food allergy to nuts and there was no written care plan for the diagnosed food allergy, that includes 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”
  3. Mar 30, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-5

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the required ratio for children ages 5 to 9 years old of 1 staff for every 18 children was not always followed. Evidence: On March 30, 2023, there were 25 children ages 5 years through 11 years of age under the supervision of two staff. During hand washing and bathroom break, staff was observed leaving one staff alone with 25 children to answer the door for a parent pick up in the main childcare area in the gym that was out of sight and sound supervision of the hallway area where the children and other staff were lined up for approximately three minutes. Once hand washing was completed, Staff #2 was observed leaving the group in the main childcare area in the gym to use the rest room, leaving the 24 children with one staff for approximately five minutes. Staff interview confirmed that for the last week the program has operated this way.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-B

      “Based on review of medication it was determined that the center failed to obtain authorization for prescription medication as required. Evidence: Child #10, had an epi pen on site and the authorization from the parent expired on November 2022 and from the physician on 1/18/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “Based on review of medications, it was determined that the center failed to ensure their medication policy regarding outdated medication was followed. Evidence: Child #10 had an epi pen on site that expired November 2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on review of documentation, not all children’s records contained documentation of age appropriate immunizations as required. Child #2, enrollment paperwork signed 7/18/2022, did not have immunizations in the file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on review of documentation, not all children’s records contained required information. Child #2, enrollment paperwork signed 7/18/22022, did not have father’s employment information or a second emergency contact. Child #3, enrollment paperwork signed 11/17/2022, did not have second parent information and employer name. Child #4, enrollment paperwork signed 12/12/2022, second parent information and employer name”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “Based on review of documentation, not all records for children with a diagnosed food allergy had a written care plan from a physician. Evidence: Child #9 has a diagnosed food allergy to nuts and there was no written care plan for the diagnosed food allergy, that includes 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”
  4. Oct 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 6, 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 River Oaks Elementary

Is AlphaBEST at River Oaks Elementary licensed?

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

When was AlphaBEST at River Oaks Elementary last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has AlphaBEST at River Oaks Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 9 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 River Oaks Elementary care for?

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

Does AlphaBEST at River Oaks Elementary accept child care subsidies?

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

What are AlphaBEST at River Oaks Elementary's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does AlphaBEST at River Oaks Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 453-7140 to ask.

What is AlphaBEST at River Oaks Elementary's phone number?

(703) 453-7140.

Where is AlphaBEST at River Oaks Elementary?

16950 Mcguffey'S Trail, Woodbridge, VA 22191. The nearest other daycare we list is The Woods, A Montessori School, 0.4 miles away.

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