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AlphaBEST Education, Inc. - Mack Benn Jr. Elementary

1253 Nansemond Parkway, Suffolk, VA 23434
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days

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About AlphaBEST Education, Inc. - Mack Benn Jr. Elementary

AlphaBEST Education, Inc. - Mack Benn Jr. 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

AlphaBEST Education, Inc. - Mack Benn Jr. Elementary has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for AlphaBEST Education, Inc. - Mack Benn Jr. Elementary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1108864
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Background checks 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2

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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  1. Sep 15, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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, who was present on this date, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #2, who had been employed for two weeks, did not have documentation of a central registry search requested. Staff #3, who had been employed for six months, did not have documentation of a central registry search requested.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Centers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #3, who had been employed for six months, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. There was not a record for Child #1, who was present on this day. The record for Child #2 was missing first date of attendance, previous programs attended and a second emergency contact other than parent. Child #3 and #4 was missing first date of attendance and previous programs attended.”
  2. Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “The center shall maintain a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The records for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #5 did not have first date of attendance.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “The center shall have a record for staff with all required documentation. The record for Staff #2, employed for one month, did not have documentation to demonstrate qualifications for the position.”
  4. Sep 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “The center shall maintain a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The records for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #5 did not have first date of attendance.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “The center shall have a record for staff with all required documentation. The record for Staff #2, employed for one month, did not have documentation to demonstrate qualifications for the position.”
  5. Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on a review of records the licensee did not always ensure that results of a criminal history record information check and a sex offender registry check are obtained from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Three staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #3, whose date of hire was documented as 9/10/2023, contained documentation that staff #3 resided in the state of California within the previous 5 years. The record did not contain results of a criminal history record information check or a sex offender registry check for California. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available for review.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each child's record contains documentation of immunizations and result s of a physical exam 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 #5 contained an immunization record which was not signed o stamped by the child's physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.”
  10. May 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on a review of records the licensee did not always ensure that results of a criminal history record information check and a sex offender registry check are obtained from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Three staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #3, whose date of hire was documented as 9/10/2023, contained documentation that staff #3 resided in the state of California within the previous 5 years. The record did not contain results of a criminal history record information check or a sex offender registry check for California. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available for review.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each child's record contains documentation of immunizations and result s of a physical exam 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 #5 contained an immunization record which was not signed o stamped by the child's physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.”
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Oct 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 17, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A-1

      “Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each staff submits documentation of a negative Tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Two staff records were reviewed. The records for staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain documentation of a negative Tuberculosis screening. Staff #1 was hired 9/15/2020 and staff #2 was hired 6/10/2021. Staff #1's record had documentation of a Tuberculosis (TB) test being administered, but did not contain the results of the test. The regional supervisor confirmed that the TB screening results were not in either staff's record.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each enrolled child has a complete record containing all required documentation. Evidence: Two children's records were reviewed. The record for child #2 did not contain addresses for the 2 emergency contacts listed on enrollment paperwork to be contacted in case of an emergency if he child's parents cannot be reached. The regional supervisor confirmed that this information was not in the child's record.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee was unable to demonstrate that a central registry finding is obtained for every staff within 30 days of employment or volunteer service. Evidence: Two staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #2 did not contain results of a Search of the Central Registry. The area supervisor confirmed that this documentation was not available.”
  8. Mar 17, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A-1

      “Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each staff submits documentation of a negative Tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Two staff records were reviewed. The records for staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain documentation of a negative Tuberculosis screening. Staff #1 was hired 9/15/2020 and staff #2 was hired 6/10/2021. Staff #1's record had documentation of a Tuberculosis (TB) test being administered, but did not contain the results of the test. The regional supervisor confirmed that the TB screening results were not in either staff's record.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each enrolled child has a complete record containing all required documentation. Evidence: Two children's records were reviewed. The record for child #2 did not contain addresses for the 2 emergency contacts listed on enrollment paperwork to be contacted in case of an emergency if he child's parents cannot be reached. The regional supervisor confirmed that this information was not in the child's record.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee was unable to demonstrate that a central registry finding is obtained for every staff within 30 days of employment or volunteer service. Evidence: Two staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #2 did not contain results of a Search of the Central Registry. The area supervisor confirmed that this documentation was not available.”

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about AlphaBEST Education, Inc. - Mack Benn Jr. Elementary

Is AlphaBEST Education, Inc. - Mack Benn Jr. Elementary licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was AlphaBEST Education, Inc. - Mack Benn Jr. Elementary last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has AlphaBEST Education, Inc. - Mack Benn Jr. Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 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.

How many children can AlphaBEST Education, Inc. - Mack Benn Jr. Elementary care for?

100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

Does AlphaBEST Education, Inc. - Mack Benn Jr. Elementary accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are AlphaBEST Education, Inc. - Mack Benn Jr. Elementary's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does AlphaBEST Education, Inc. - Mack Benn Jr. Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 636-1509 to ask.

What is AlphaBEST Education, Inc. - Mack Benn Jr. Elementary's phone number?

(757) 636-1509.

Where is AlphaBEST Education, Inc. - Mack Benn Jr. Elementary?

1253 Nansemond Parkway, Suffolk, VA 23434. The nearest other daycare we list is The Children's Center- Executive Court, 1.2 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).