Discovery Learning Center
5617 Mapledale Plaza, Woodbridge, VA
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AlphaBest at Rosa Parks 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, 3:40 PM 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 20 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 3:40 PM to 9:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:40 PM to 9:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 3:40 PM to 9:00 AM |
| Thursday | 3:40 PM to 9:00 AM |
| Friday | 3:40 PM to 9:00 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 | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
AlphaBest at Rosa Parks Elementary has not listed its tuition.
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 20 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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8VAC20-780-240-I
“Documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center in a manner that allows for identification by individual staff member, is considered part of the staff member's record, and shall include: name of staff; training topics; training delivery method; the entity or individual providing training; and the date of training. The file for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of an orientation.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“(Repeat Violation) 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. During inspection, there were 18 children present, but the written record reflected there were 10 children present.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, or more frequently if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department, staff members and individuals from independent contractors shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. A TB test for Staff #1 was due over 3 weeks ago.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“(Repeat Violation)The Center is required to maintain a current and dated written list of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that is accessible to all staff in each group or area where children are present. The allergy list did not contain two of Child #1`s diagnosed food allergies and one of Child #2?s diagnosed food allergies.”
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. For a medication for Child #2, there was no parent or physician authorization on file. For a medication for Child #5, there was no parent or physician authorization on file. For a medication for Child #6, there was no parent authorization on file.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to obtain documentation for child records that includes the name, home address, home phone number, work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody. The file for Child #3 and Child #4 was missing the name, address, phone number, work place and work number for a custodial parent.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to keep a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. 1)During inspection, there were 37 children present, but the written record reflected there were 10 children present. 2)Upon arrival to the Center, children were moving in and out of the classroom without permission and staff were not aware of the number of children in the classroom in their care or the number of children in the halls and bathroom areas in their care.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The Provider is required to obtain the results of a Sex Offender registry check from all states in which staff members have resided within the last five years prior to employment. There was no sex offender registry search on file for Staff #2 from all states where the staff member lived in the last 5 years.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The Center is required to maintain a current and dated written list of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that is accessible to all staff in each group or area where children are present. The list of allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions did not contain all of Child #1 or Child #2?s food allergies.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to follow the policy for administration of medication that requires the duration of the parent authorization be renewed after 10 workdays and written medication authorization should be given from the child’s physician and parent for a long term medication. 1)For medication for Child #1, parent authorization was dated 9-11-25 and had not been renewed, and no authorization was given from the physician. 2)For medication for Child #3, parent authorization was dated 8-25-25 and had not been renewed, and no authorization was given from the physician. 3)For medication for Child #4, there was no authorization given from the parent or physician. 4)For medication for Child #5, parent authorization was dated 8-19-25 and had not been renewed, and no authorization was given from the physician.”
8VAC20-780-50-A
“The Center is required to treat staff and child records confidentially. There were records posted at the center dated 3/18/25 that contained confidential information for staff and children.”
8VAC20-780-70
“The Center is required to have staff records for each staff member and maintain documentation for staff records including two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Documentation should include dates of contact, names of persons contacted, the firms contacted, results and the signature of the person making the call. 1)There was no file onsite for Staff #1. 2)The file for Staff #3 did not contain a reference that included a name of the person contacted or signature of the person making the call.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The Center is required to obtain documentation for child records that includes the name, home address, home phone number, work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody. 1)The file for Child #1 was missing the name for both custodial parents and the address, phone number, work place and work number for one of the custodial parents. 2)The file for Child #3 was missing the name, address, phone number, work place and work number for one of the custodial parents.”
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. Medications for Child #4 and Child #5 were not maintained in the original, labeled container from a pharmacy.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The Provider is required to obtain the results of a Sex Offender registry check from all states in which staff members have resided within the last five years prior to employment. There was no sex offender registry search on file for Staff #2 from all states where the staff member lived in the last 5 years.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The Center is required to maintain a current and dated written list of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that is accessible to all staff in each group or area where children are present. The list of allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions did not contain all of Child #1 or Child #2?s food allergies.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to follow the policy for administration of medication that requires the duration of the parent authorization be renewed after 10 workdays and written medication authorization should be given from the child’s physician and parent for a long term medication. 1)For medication for Child #1, parent authorization was dated 9-11-25 and had not been renewed, and no authorization was given from the physician. 2)For medication for Child #3, parent authorization was dated 8-25-25 and had not been renewed, and no authorization was given from the physician. 3)For medication for Child #4, there was no authorization given from the parent or physician. 4)For medication for Child #5, parent authorization was dated 8-19-25 and had not been renewed, and no authorization was given from the physician.”
8VAC20-780-50-A
“The Center is required to treat staff and child records confidentially. There were records posted at the center dated 3/18/25 that contained confidential information for staff and children.”
8VAC20-780-70
“The Center is required to have staff records for each staff member and maintain documentation for staff records including two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Documentation should include dates of contact, names of persons contacted, the firms contacted, results and the signature of the person making the call. 1)There was no file onsite for Staff #1. 2)The file for Staff #3 did not contain a reference that included a name of the person contacted or signature of the person making the call.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The Center is required to obtain documentation for child records that includes the name, home address, home phone number, work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody. 1)The file for Child #1 was missing the name for both custodial parents and the address, phone number, work place and work number for one of the custodial parents. 2)The file for Child #3 was missing the name, address, phone number, work place and work number for one of the custodial parents.”
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. Medications for Child #4 and Child #5 were not maintained in the original, labeled container from a pharmacy.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“The Center is required to obtain documentation of a physical examination under the direction of a physician for a child prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The record for child #1 did not contain documentation of a physical prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“(Repeat Violation) The Provider is required to have written medication authorization from the child’s parent for long term medication. 1)Medication for Child #1 did not contain authorization from the child’s parent. 2)The authorization for medication for Child #2 expired 5 months ago.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“The Center is required to keep a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. During inspection in the gym, there were 12 children present, but the written record reflected there were 16 children present.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to ensure they have 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.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“The Center is required to obtain documentation of a physical examination under the direction of a physician for a child prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The record for child #1 did not contain documentation of a physical prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“(Repeat Violation) The Provider is required to have written medication authorization from the child’s parent for long term medication. 1)Medication for Child #1 did not contain authorization from the child’s parent. 2)The authorization for medication for Child #2 expired 5 months ago.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“The Center is required to keep a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. During inspection in the gym, there were 12 children present, but the written record reflected there were 16 children present.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to ensure they have 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
“The Center is required to ensure they have 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.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“The Provider is required to have written medication authorization from the child’s parent for long term medication. Evidence: Medication for Child #1 did not contain authorization from the child’s parent.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“The Center is required to ensure they have 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.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“The Provider is required to have written medication authorization from the child’s parent for long term medication. Evidence: Medication for Child #1 did not contain authorization from the child’s parent.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on review of the written attendance record and interview with staff, the center did not ensure they maintained a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: During inspection, there were 34 children present, but the written record reflected there were 40 children present.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on review of the written attendance record and interview with staff, the center did not ensure they maintained a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: During inspection, there were 34 children present, but the written record reflected there were 40 children present.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on record review, the center did not obtain 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. Evidence: Child #2 has a diagnosed food allergy to shellfish and does not have an allergy care plan on file.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on record review, the center did not obtain 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. Evidence: Child #2 has a diagnosed food allergy to shellfish and does not have an allergy care plan on file.”
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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 15, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 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.
90, 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, 3:40 PM to 9:00 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 580-9737 to ask.
(703) 580-9737.
13446 Princedale Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22193. The nearest other daycare we list is AlphaBEST at McAuliffe Elementary, 0.6 miles away.