AlphaBEST at Williams Elementary
3100 Panther Pride Drive, Dumfries, VA
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Ms. Linda Thompson is a licensed home daycare in Dumfries, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Ms. Linda Thompson has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 4 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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8VAC20-800-70-A
“Before the child’s first day of attendance, parents shall be provided required information in writing. The parents of Child #1 were not provided in writing whether or not there is liability insurance in force on the family day home operation. Child #1 has been in care for eight months.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Before the child’s first day of attendance, parents shall be provided required information in writing. The parents of Child #1 were not provided in writing whether or not there is liability insurance in force on the family day home operation. Child #1 has been in care for eight months.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on review of the written attendance record and interview with the provider, the provider did not ensure all children were included on the written attendance record. Evidence: There was no written record of attendance.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation, the Provider did not ensure that areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The carpet in the daycare area had a large wrinkle going down the center of the carpet and the rug under the table had curling edges posing a trip hazard.”
8VAC20-800-710
“Based on review of medication, the provider did not ensure that medication administration requirements were met in that only those drugs that were dispensed from a pharmacy and maintained in the original, labeled container may be administered by the provider. Evidence: The prescription emergency medication on site for Child #6 was not maintained in a labeled container indicating that the medication was dispensed from a pharmacy.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on review of the written attendance record and interview with the provider, the provider did not ensure all children were included on the written attendance record. Evidence: There was no written record of attendance.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation, the Provider did not ensure that areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The carpet in the daycare area had a large wrinkle going down the center of the carpet and the rug under the table had curling edges posing a trip hazard.”
8VAC20-800-710
“Based on review of medication, the provider did not ensure that medication administration requirements were met in that only those drugs that were dispensed from a pharmacy and maintained in the original, labeled container may be administered by the provider. Evidence: The prescription emergency medication on site for Child #6 was not maintained in a labeled container indicating that the medication was dispensed from a pharmacy.”
8VAC20-800-700-C
“Based on review of medication it was determined that medication was not picked up by the parent within 14 days when an authorization for medication expires. Evidence: The emergency medication for child A that was on site was accompanied by a medication authorization form which expired on 10/27/2022.”
8VAC20-800-700-C
“Based on review of medication it was determined that medication was not picked up by the parent within 14 days when an authorization for medication expires. Evidence: The emergency medication for child A that was on site was accompanied by a medication authorization form which expired on 10/27/2022.”
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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 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 11 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 441-1266 to ask.
(703) 441-1266.
Dumfries, VA 22026. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.