Apple Tree Kids-#1002
601 West Washington Street, Suffolk, VA
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AlphaBEST Education, Inc. - Kilby Shores Elementary is a licensed child care center in Suffolk, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
AlphaBEST Education, Inc. - Kilby Shores Elementary has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 9 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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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child #4, who had been enrolled for six months.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #1 and Child #3, who had been enrolled for six months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The center shall maintain a separate record for each child that has required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled for six months, did not have a second emergency contact other than parents.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Staff are to have current first aid certification appropriate to the ages of children in care. The first aid certification for Staff #3 is expired by two months.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Staff are to have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The CPR certification for Staff #3 is expired by two months.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“When an authorization for medication expires, the facility shall notify parents that the medication must be picked up within 14 days of the authorization expiring or that a new authorization should be completed. Medication for Child #5 was onsite, but the medication authorization expired six months prior. The medication had not been administered past the expiration of the authorization. The authorization had not been renewed and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, all staff did not complete a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Evidence: Five staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #2 whose date of employment is11/1/2022 had a total of 12.5 of the required 16 hours of annual training during the previous 12 month period. Additional training documentation was not located for review.”
8VAC20-780-150-B
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not obtain a physical examination and immunization records which were signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. Evidence: Five children's records were reviewed. The record for child #1, whose enrollment date was documented as 1/22/2024, contained the results of a physical examination and shot records which were not signed or stamped by the physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. Staff were unable to locate a signed or stamped copy of the physical examination and shot records for child #1.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“***REPEAT VIOLATION*** Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not obtain a written care plan for each enrolled 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: Six children's records were reviewed. The record for child #1 contained documentation of a food allergy to Tree Nuts, Shellfish, peanuts and Fish Mix. The record for child #6 contained documentation of a food allergy to Butternut Squash. The records for child #1 and Child #6 did not contain a care plan to follow in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Staff acknowledged that this documentation had nor been obtained for child #1 or child #6.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, all staff did not complete a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Evidence: Five staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #2 whose date of employment is11/1/2022 had a total of 12.5 of the required 16 hours of annual training during the previous 12 month period. Additional training documentation was not located for review.”
8VAC20-780-150-B
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not obtain a physical examination and immunization records which were signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. Evidence: Five children's records were reviewed. The record for child #1, whose enrollment date was documented as 1/22/2024, contained the results of a physical examination and shot records which were not signed or stamped by the physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. Staff were unable to locate a signed or stamped copy of the physical examination and shot records for child #1.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“***REPEAT VIOLATION*** Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not obtain a written care plan for each enrolled 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: Six children's records were reviewed. The record for child #1 contained documentation of a food allergy to Tree Nuts, Shellfish, peanuts and Fish Mix. The record for child #6 contained documentation of a food allergy to Butternut Squash. The records for child #1 and Child #6 did not contain a care plan to follow in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Staff acknowledged that this documentation had nor been obtained for child #1 or child #6.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“*** REPEAT VIOLATION*** Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that a record containing all of the required information is kept for each enrolled child. Evidence: Five children's records were reviewed. The record for chilld #1 did not contain an address for either of the two required emergency contacts in case the child's parent cannot be reached in an emergency. Staff verified that this information was not documented for child #1.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee di not obtain documentation that they have received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: Five children's records were reviewed. The records for child #1 and child #2, who both enrolled 9/5/2023, did not contain documentation of immunizations. Staff confirmed that this documentation had not been obtained for child #1 and child #2.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“***REPEAT VIOLATION*** Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not obtain a written care plan for each enrolled 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: Five children's records were reviewed. The record for child #1contained documentation of a food allergy to butternut squash. The record for child #5 contained documentation of a food allergy to mustard. The records for child #1 and Child #5 did not contain a care plan to follow in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Staff acknowledged that this documentation had nor been obtained for child #1 or child #5.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“*** REPEAT VIOLATION*** Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that a record containing all of the required information is kept for each enrolled child. Evidence: Five children's records were reviewed. The record for chilld #1 did not contain an address for either of the two required emergency contacts in case the child's parent cannot be reached in an emergency. Staff verified that this information was not documented for child #1.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee di not obtain documentation that they have received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: Five children's records were reviewed. The records for child #1 and child #2, who both enrolled 9/5/2023, did not contain documentation of immunizations. Staff confirmed that this documentation had not been obtained for child #1 and child #2.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“***REPEAT VIOLATION*** Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not obtain a written care plan for each enrolled 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: Five children's records were reviewed. The record for child #1contained documentation of a food allergy to butternut squash. The record for child #5 contained documentation of a food allergy to mustard. The records for child #1 and Child #5 did not contain a care plan to follow in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Staff acknowledged that this documentation had nor been obtained for child #1 or child #5.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that all required information for an enrolled child's record is maintained. Evidence: Five children's records were reviewed. The record for child #2 and child #5 did not contain the address for either of the two emergency contacts to be contacted in the case of an emergency if the parent(s) cannot be reached.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that all required information for an enrolled child's record is maintained. Evidence: Five children's records were reviewed. The record for child #2 and child #5 did not contain the address for either of the two emergency contacts to be contacted in the case of an emergency if the parent(s) cannot be reached.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on a review of records, the licensee did not ensure that each child with a diagnosed food allergy has a written care plan 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: Five children's records were reviewed. The record for child #4 contained documentation that child #4 had a diagnosed food allergy. Child #4's record did not contain a written care plan from his physician.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on a review of records, the licensee did not ensure that each child with a diagnosed food allergy has a written care plan 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: Five children's records were reviewed. The record for child #4 contained documentation that child #4 had a diagnosed food allergy. Child #4's record did not contain a written care plan from his physician.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each staff person obtains updated results of a Tuberculosis screening every 2 years. Evidence: Two staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #2 contained the most recent Tuberculosis (TB) screening which was read in 2019. The area manger confirmed that there were not more recent TB screening results available at the time of the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each staff person obtains updated results of a Tuberculosis screening every 2 years. Evidence: Two staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #2 contained the most recent Tuberculosis (TB) screening which was read in 2019. The area manger confirmed that there were not more recent TB screening results available at the time of the inspection.”
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601 West Washington Street, Suffolk, VA
Suffolk, VA 23434 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Suffolk, VA 23434 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Suffolk, VA 23434 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Suffolk, VA 23434 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Suffolk, VA 23434 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Suffolk, VA 23434 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Suffolk, VA 23434 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Suffolk, VA 23434 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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 24, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 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.
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 636-3271 to ask.
(757) 636-3271.
111 Kilby Shore Drive, Suffolk, VA 23434. The nearest other daycare we list is Apple Tree Kids-#1002, 2 miles away.