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AlphaBEST @ Guilford Elementary

600 West Poplar Road, Sterling, VA 20164
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days

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About AlphaBEST @ Guilford Elementary

AlphaBEST @ Guilford Elementary is a licensed child care center in Sterling, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

AlphaBEST @ Guilford Elementary has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for AlphaBEST @ Guilford Elementary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
60 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1110163
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1

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. Jun 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 required information. The records for Child #3 and 4 did not contain a second required name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Child #3 and 4 have been in care for 4 months.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-50-A

      “Staff and children's records shall be treated confidentially. The supplemental information page of the most recent inspection report was posted on the parent board, and not kept confidential.”
  2. Apr 29, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-C

      “Staff are required to complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Orientation training shall include all required facility specific topics. The orientation training in the record for Staff #2 was completed for another location, more than 10 years ago and was not specific to this facility.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. An updated TB screening for Staff #2 was due more than 2 months ago. The updated screening has not yet been completed.”
  3. Feb 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about AlphaBEST @ Guilford Elementary

Is AlphaBEST @ Guilford Elementary licensed?

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

When was AlphaBEST @ Guilford Elementary last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has AlphaBEST @ Guilford Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 3 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 @ Guilford Elementary care for?

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

Does AlphaBEST @ Guilford Elementary accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are AlphaBEST @ Guilford Elementary's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

Where is AlphaBEST @ Guilford Elementary?

600 West Poplar Road, Sterling, VA 20164. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori Children's House of Loudoun, 0.4 miles away.

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