The Learning Experience Bristow
10225 Carnoch Drive, Bristow, VA
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AlphaBEST at T. Clay Wood Elementary is a licensed child care center in Nokesville, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 130 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 130 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
AlphaBEST at T. Clay Wood Elementary has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 16, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 6 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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22.1-289.036-A
“Every (i) applicant for licensure as a child day center, family day home, or family day system, registration as a family day home, or approval as a family day home by a family day system; (ii) agent of an applicant for licensure as a child day center, family day home, or family day system, registration as a family day home, or approval as a family day home by a family day system at the time of application who is or will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the child day center, family day home, or family day system or who is or will be alone with, in control of, or supervising one or more of the children; and (iii) adult living in such child day center or family day home shall undergo a background check in accordance with subsection B prior to issuance of a license as a child day center, family day home, or family day system, registration as a family day home, or approval as a family day home by a family day system and every five years thereafter. There was no 5 year repeat out of state child abuse and neglect background check on board officer A. This background check is overdue by 7 days.”
8VAC20-780-400-B
“Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. The children were on the playground for approximately an hour and the staff failed to intervene to redirect the children to appropriate behavior. The children repeatedly engaged in the following behaviors during their playground time. 1. Four to six children were allowed to gather, argue, play, push and shove while standing on 5 foot high platform that measured approximately 3 x 3 feet. 2. Children were allowed to play with balls on the platform of the play structure and to throw the balls up and down the slide.”
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 required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. The allergy care plan listed child A's allergies as coconut, tree nuts and shellfish. The center's allergy list had child A allergic to shellfish only,”
8VAC20-780-560-M
“No child shall be allowed to drink or eat while walking around. Children were given their snack on the playground and were allowed to walk around while eating and drinking.”
8VAC20-780-400-B
“Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. The children were on the playground for approximately an hour and the staff failed to intervene to redirect the children to appropriate behavior. The children repeatedly engaged in the following behaviors during their playground time. 1. Four to six children were allowed to gather, argue, play, push and shove while standing on 5 foot high platform that measured approximately 3 x 3 feet. 2. Children were allowed to play with balls on the platform of the play structure and to throw the balls up and down the slide.”
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 required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. The allergy care plan listed child A's allergies as coconut, tree nuts and shellfish. The center's allergy list had child A allergic to shellfish only,”
8VAC20-780-560-M
“No child shall be allowed to drink or eat while walking around. Children were given their snack on the playground and were allowed to walk around while eating and drinking.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“The center shall maintain a written record of children's injuries to include an area to document ways to prevent recurrence of the injury. The injury/accident forms did not have a space to document ways to prevent recurrence of injuries.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“A written care plan from a physician is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy. There was no written care plan on file for child #1 who has a diagnosed food allergy”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“The center shall maintain a written record of children's injuries to include an area to document ways to prevent recurrence of the injury. The injury/accident forms did not have a space to document ways to prevent recurrence of injuries.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“A written care plan from a physician is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy. There was no written care plan on file for child #1 who has a diagnosed food allergy”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on a review of staff records, not all staff members present had a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff A, hire date 8/2/2021, did not have a central registry finding in their record.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on a review of staff records, not all staff members present had a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff A, hire date 8/2/2021, did not have a central registry finding in their record.”
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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 March 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 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.
130, 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, 4:00 PM to 9:20 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 453-7695 to ask.
(703) 453-7695.
10600 Kettle Run Road, Nokesville, VA 20181. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Experience Bristow, 0.6 miles away.