The Goddard School
5490 Staples Mill Plaza, Woodbridge, VA
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AlphaBEST at Wilson Elementary is a licensed child care center in Woodbridge, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 130 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 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 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 | 130 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
AlphaBEST at Wilson Elementary has not listed its tuition.
State record
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 12 visits · 11 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 and staff development activities, to include the department’s health and safety update course. The record for Staff #1 did not include a Health and Safety Update training certificate. The staff was required to complete the training by 12/2/2025.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The center is required to 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. The allergy list on site on 7/14/25 did not include Child A or Child B, both of whom have diagnosed allergies.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“A written care plan is required 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. The record for Child B did not contain a written care plan from the child’s physician regarding the child’s diagnosed food allergy.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child B did not contain the name, address, and phone number of a second designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
8VAC20-780-40-L
“The center is required to inform all staff who work with children of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. On 7/14/25, staff stated they were not aware of a diagnosed food allergy for Child B that was documented on the child’s physical.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The center is required to 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. The allergy list on site on 7/14/25 did not include Child A or Child B, both of whom have diagnosed allergies.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“A written care plan is required 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. The record for Child B did not contain a written care plan from the child’s physician regarding the child’s diagnosed food allergy.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child B did not contain the name, address, and phone number of a second designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
8VAC20-780-40-L
“The center is required to inform all staff who work with children of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. On 7/14/25, staff stated they were not aware of a diagnosed food allergy for Child B that was documented on the child’s physical.”
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. The allergy list on-site did not include Child A who has a diagnosed allergy with emergency medication on-site.”
8VAC20-780-40-L
“The center shall ensure all staff who work with children are informed of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. On 1/28/25 Staff #1 reported that they were unsure but did not believe there were children with allergies or medication for allergies enrolled. There were four children enrolled with food allergies and three of them had emergency medication on-site for their allergies.”
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. The allergy list on-site did not include Child A who has a diagnosed allergy with emergency medication on-site.”
8VAC20-780-40-L
“The center shall ensure all staff who work with children are informed of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. On 1/28/25 Staff #1 reported that they were unsure but did not believe there were children with allergies or medication for allergies enrolled. There were four children enrolled with food allergies and three of them had emergency medication on-site for their allergies.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“A written care plan in required 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. Child A, who has been enrolled for one week, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan on file.”
8VAC20-780-90-A
“Written agreements between the parent and the center stating that the center will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible if requested by the center and that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease are required to be in each child’s record by the first day of attendance. Child B and Child C, who have been enrolled for four weeks, did not have the required signed policies on file.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached are required for each child. Child A did not have a second designated person to call on file, or the address for the first emergency contact.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“A written care plan in required 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. Child A, who has been enrolled for one week, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan on file.”
8VAC20-780-90-A
“Written agreements between the parent and the center stating that the center will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible if requested by the center and that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease are required to be in each child’s record by the first day of attendance. Child B and Child C, who have been enrolled for four weeks, did not have the required signed policies on file.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached are required for each child. Child A did not have a second designated person to call on file, or the address for the first emergency contact.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“Based on review, the facility had expired emergency medication on site. Evidence: reviewed 6 children's medications and found that Child 2 had emergency medication (epinephrine) that expired in April of 2021.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“Based on review, the facility had expired emergency medication on site. Evidence: reviewed 6 children's medications and found that Child 2 had emergency medication (epinephrine) that expired in April of 2021.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that they practiced and documented monthly evacuation drills. Evidence: the facility did not have documentation of drills practiced in November or December of 2022.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that children's records were maintained with the required minimum items. Evidence: Reviewed 5 children's records and found that Child 1 did not have documentation of parent #2's work information”
8VAC20-820-120-E-2
“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that the most recent inspection findings were posted in a conspicuous location. Evidence: the most recent posted inspection report was dated 2/17/21, but the most recent inspection occurred on 10/31/2022.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that they practiced and documented monthly evacuation drills. Evidence: the facility did not have documentation of drills practiced in November or December of 2022.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that children's records were maintained with the required minimum items. Evidence: Reviewed 5 children's records and found that Child 1 did not have documentation of parent #2's work information”
8VAC20-820-120-E-2
“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that the most recent inspection findings were posted in a conspicuous location. Evidence: the most recent posted inspection report was dated 2/17/21, but the most recent inspection occurred on 10/31/2022.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that each child has a record maintained with the required minimum information. Evidence: Reviewed 5 children's records and found that Child 3 did not have documentation of a second emergency contact.”
8VAC20-780-150-B
“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that physical examinations and immunizations were signed by a physician, their designee or an official of a local health department. Evidence: Reviewed 5 children's records and found that Child 3 did not have documentation of a signed physical examination or immunization record.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that each child has a record maintained with the required minimum information. Evidence: Reviewed 5 children's records and found that Child 3 did not have documentation of a second emergency contact.”
8VAC20-780-150-B
“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that physical examinations and immunizations were signed by a physician, their designee or an official of a local health department. Evidence: Reviewed 5 children's records and found that Child 3 did not have documentation of a signed physical examination or immunization 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 May 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 9 of 12 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, 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 (571) 544-0212 to ask.
(571) 544-0212.
5710 Liberty Hill Court, Woodbridge, VA 22193. The nearest other daycare we list is Heritage Baptist Church, 0.3 miles away.