Ms. Trevor Carter
Dumfries, VA 22026 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
AlphaBEST at Swans Creek Elementary
- licensed capacity
- 75
- open each week
- 5 days
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About AlphaBEST at Swans Creek Elementary
AlphaBEST at Swans Creek Elementary is a licensed child care center in Dumfries, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:25 PM to 8:45 AM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 3:25 PM to 8:45 AM
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 3:25 PM to 8:45 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:25 PM to 8:45 AM |
| Wednesday | 3:25 PM to 8:45 AM |
| Thursday | 3:25 PM to 8:45 AM |
| Friday | 3:25 PM to 8:45 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
AlphaBEST at Swans Creek Elementary has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for AlphaBEST at Swans Creek Elementary
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #1107768
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 2 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 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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See all 17 visits
- Mar 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-510-B
“Based on a review of documentation, the facility failed to obtain written authorization for all medication present at the center. Evidence: There was no written authorization for child A's medication.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on a review of documentation, the facility did not ensure that all children's records contained the required information. Evidence: Child A's record did not have a written care plan for a diagnosed food allergy.”
Apr 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-510-B
“Based on a review of documentation, the facility failed to obtain written authorization for all medication present at the center. Evidence: There was no written authorization for child A's medication.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on a review of documentation, the facility did not ensure that all children's records contained the required information. Evidence: Child A's record did not have a written care plan for a diagnosed food allergy.”
- Oct 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
- Oct 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 13, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
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 #6 has a diagnosed food allergy to eggs and peanuts and has two emergency medications on site but does not have a written allergy care plan signed by a doctor on file.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: Child #1 (Start Date: 8/22/22) did not have immunizations on file.”
8VAC20-780-510-B
“Based on medication review, the center did not obtain parental authorizations for medication administration for all medications on site. Evidence: Child #6 had two emergency medications on site and did not have parental authorizations on file granting the center permission to administer the emergency medications.”
Sep 13, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
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 #6 has a diagnosed food allergy to eggs and peanuts and has two emergency medications on site but does not have a written allergy care plan signed by a doctor on file.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: Child #1 (Start Date: 8/22/22) did not have immunizations on file.”
8VAC20-780-510-B
“Based on medication review, the center did not obtain parental authorizations for medication administration for all medications on site. Evidence: Child #6 had two emergency medications on site and did not have parental authorizations on file granting the center permission to administer the emergency medications.”
- Mar 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about AlphaBEST at Swans Creek Elementary
Is AlphaBEST at Swans Creek Elementary licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was AlphaBEST at Swans Creek Elementary last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on March 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has AlphaBEST at Swans Creek Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 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 Swans Creek Elementary care for?
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does AlphaBEST at Swans Creek Elementary accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are AlphaBEST at Swans Creek Elementary's hours?
Monday to Friday, 3:25 PM to 8:45 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does AlphaBEST at Swans Creek Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 453-7108 to ask.
What is AlphaBEST at Swans Creek Elementary's phone number?
(703) 453-7108.
Where is AlphaBEST at Swans Creek Elementary?
17700 Wayside Drive, Dumfries, VA 22026. The nearest other daycare we list is Davida Cole, 0.6 miles away.