Ms. Earmie Washington
Triangle, VA 22172 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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AlphaBEST at Triangle Elementary is a licensed child care center in Triangle, 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 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | 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 Triangle Elementary has not listed its tuition.
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 31, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 12 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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8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children are required to annually attend at least 16 hours of training, in addition to preservice and orientation training, to include the department’s health and safety update course. The record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of completing the health and safety update course. The training was past due for the staff member by more than 31 months.”
8VAC20-780-70
“The center is required to keep at the center a record for each staff person that includes name, address, verification of age, job title, date of employment; and the name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency. On 3/31/26, Staff #6 was observed on-site during the inspection. The staff member did not have a record on-site.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials are required to be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. On 10/29/25 two cleaning sprays were observed in the windowsill of the office window. The door to the office was open and accessible to the children.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“(Repeat Violation) Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor is required to submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The TB screening on record for Staff #3 was dated two days after employment.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The license and other documents required by the Superintendent are required to be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The most recent inspection was posted in a plastic sleeve behind other information on the parent board where it was not conspicuous.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The center must maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required documentation. The record for Child B was not able to be located during the inspection on 10/29/25.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials are required to be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. On 10/29/25 two cleaning sprays were observed in the windowsill of the office window. The door to the office was open and accessible to the children.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“(Repeat Violation) Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor is required to submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The TB screening on record for Staff #3 was dated two days after employment.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The license and other documents required by the Superintendent are required to be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The most recent inspection was posted in a plastic sleeve behind other information on the parent board where it was not conspicuous.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The center must maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required documentation. The record for Child B was not able to be located during the inspection on 10/29/25.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff #3, who is currently working, was dated more than two weeks after employment.”
8VAC20-780-180-A
“Staff shall be of good character. The Licensing Inspector (LI) reviewed a sworn statement for Staff #3 onsite on 1/15/25 that resulted in a violation for a late sworn statement. On 1/16/25 the program submitted documents by email to the LI as part of the inspection and included a sworn statement for Staff #3 that had been altered so the date read a month prior to when it was originally signed.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff #3, who is currently working, was dated more than two weeks after employment.”
8VAC20-780-180-A
“Staff shall be of good character. The Licensing Inspector (LI) reviewed a sworn statement for Staff #3 onsite on 1/15/25 that resulted in a violation for a late sworn statement. On 1/16/25 the program submitted documents by email to the LI as part of the inspection and included a sworn statement for Staff #3 that had been altered so the date read a month prior to when it was originally signed.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on review of medication and medication authorizations, the program did not ensure that when an authorization for medication expired, the parent was notified that the medication needed to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Evidence: The long-term medication authorization form for Child F contained documentation that the parent’s authorization expired on 3/7/24 and the doctor’s authorization expired on 6/13/24.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on review of six staff records, the program did not ensure that staff obtained and submitted the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing. Evidence: The most recent TB screening on record for Staff #2 was dated 4/13/22.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on review of six staff records, the program did not obtain the results of a national, fingerprint-based criminal history record check for one staff prior to employment. Evidence: The fingerprints on record for Staff #6, with an employment date of 5/15/23, were dated 5/31/23.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on review of six staff records, the program did not ensure that each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment. Evidence: The TB test on record for Staff #6, with an employment date of 5/15/23, was dated 6/13/23.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on review of medication and medication authorizations, the program did not ensure that when an authorization for medication expired, the parent was notified that the medication needed to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Evidence: The long-term medication authorization form for Child F contained documentation that the parent’s authorization expired on 3/7/24 and the doctor’s authorization expired on 6/13/24.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on review of six staff records, the program did not ensure that staff obtained and submitted the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing. Evidence: The most recent TB screening on record for Staff #2 was dated 4/13/22.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on review of six staff records, the program did not obtain the results of a national, fingerprint-based criminal history record check for one staff prior to employment. Evidence: The fingerprints on record for Staff #6, with an employment date of 5/15/23, were dated 5/31/23.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on review of six staff records, the program did not ensure that each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment. Evidence: The TB test on record for Staff #6, with an employment date of 5/15/23, was dated 6/13/23.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on review of documentation and interview, the program 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: The record for Child A contained documentation that the child has diagnosed allergies to nuts and shellfish. There was no allergy care plan on record for Child A. The record for Child D contained documentation that the child has diagnosed allergies to peanuts and tree nuts. There was no allergy care plan on record for Child D.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on review of documentation and interview, the program 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: The record for Child A contained documentation that the child has diagnosed allergies to nuts and shellfish. There was no allergy care plan on record for Child A. The record for Child D contained documentation that the child has diagnosed allergies to peanuts and tree nuts. There was no allergy care plan on record for Child D.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on interview, it was determined that there was no file on site for staff A.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on interview, it was determined that there was no file on site for staff A.”
8VAC20-780-510-B
“Based on interview, a review of recordkeeping and observation, it was determined that non prescription medication was given to a child not in accordance to the center's written medication policies. Evidence: On 7/13/22, child A was given the wrong dose of a multi symptom medication at 9 am and 1 pm. The child was given 20ml on both occasions, when in fact the child should have been given 10 ml on both occasions.”
8VAC20-780-340-A
“Based on interviews, a review of record keeping and observation, it was determined that the center failed to ensure the care and protection of a child in care. Evidence: On 7/13/22 staff A told a parent to sign the medication authorization form and that they would fill in all the other information required on the medication form. The parent signed the form and left and staff A proceeded to filled in the information. Staff A wrote on the form that child A was to be given 20ml of multi-symptom cold medication every 4 hours and not the 10 ml every 4 hours as directed by the parent. The multi-symptom cold medication was given to child A ( 8 years of age) at 9 am and 1pm. The child was picked up from the summer camp at approximately 4: 45 pm by a parent, who inquired why their child looked so tired. It was then discovered that the center administered the wrong doses of medication.”
8VAC20-780-510-B
“Based on interview, a review of recordkeeping and observation, it was determined that non prescription medication was given to a child not in accordance to the center's written medication policies. Evidence: On 7/13/22, child A was given the wrong dose of a multi symptom medication at 9 am and 1 pm. The child was given 20ml on both occasions, when in fact the child should have been given 10 ml on both occasions.”
8VAC20-780-340-A
“Based on interviews, a review of record keeping and observation, it was determined that the center failed to ensure the care and protection of a child in care. Evidence: On 7/13/22 staff A told a parent to sign the medication authorization form and that they would fill in all the other information required on the medication form. The parent signed the form and left and staff A proceeded to filled in the information. Staff A wrote on the form that child A was to be given 20ml of multi-symptom cold medication every 4 hours and not the 10 ml every 4 hours as directed by the parent. The multi-symptom cold medication was given to child A ( 8 years of age) at 9 am and 1pm. The child was picked up from the summer camp at approximately 4: 45 pm by a parent, who inquired why their child looked so tired. It was then discovered that the center administered the wrong doses of medication.”
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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 31, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 7 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) 453-7542 to ask.
(703) 453-7542.
3615 Lions Field Road, Triangle, VA 22172.