AlphaBEST at Tyler Elementary
14500 John Marshall Highway, Gainesville, VA
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Ms. Soraya Fedayi is a licensed home daycare in Gainesville, 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 6:00 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 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 | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Ms. Soraya Fedayi has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 10 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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8VAC20-800-180-A
“The provider is required to obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current tuberculosis (TB) test or screening every two years from the date of the first screening. The TB screenings on record for Caregiver A and Caregiver B were no longer current and were more than five weeks past due for an update.”
8VAC20-800-320-B
“Child-resistant protective covers are required to be installed on all unused electrical outlets and surge protectors accessible to children under five years of age. On 10/15/25 an outlet was observed to be uncovered directly behind the crib of a 12-month-old child who had been napping in the crib at the beginning of the inspection. The outlet was within reach of the child when they were in their crib and the crib is behind a closed door when children are napping.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“(Repeat Violation) The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The physical on record for Child #2 was obtained more than two months after the child’s first day of attendance.”
8VAC20-800-80-A
“Within seven business days of the child’s first day of attendance at the family day home, the provider shall obtain from the parent verification of the identity and age of the child. The provider did not obtain verification of the identity and age of Child #2 who has been attending the family day home for more than five months.”
22.1-289.036-A
“The provider is required to obtain the results of a national criminal history background check every five years for household members. As of the date of the inspection, the subsequent national criminal history background check results for Household Member #1 were six days past due.”
8VAC20-800-90-A
“(Repeat Violation) Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized according to the requirements of the Code of Virginia and State Board of Health regulations. The immunizations on record for Child #2 were obtained more than two months after the child’s first day of attendance. The immunizations on record for Child #3 were obtained three days after the child’s first day of attendance.”
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on review of five child records, the provider did not obtain documentation that children had been adequately immunized before attending the family day home. Evidence: The records for Child B, with a start date of 10/16/23, and Child E, with a start date of 10/11/23, did not contain documentation of immunizations.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on review of five child records, the provider did not obtain documentation of physical examinations by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The records for Child B, with a start date of 10/16/23; Child C, with a start date of 9/18/23; and Child E, with a start date of 10/11/23, did not contain documentation of a physical.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on review of three caregiver records, the provider did not obtain the results of a search of the central registry for a caregiver every five years. Evidence: The most recent central registry results on record for Caregiver #3 were dated 11/13/18.”
8VAC20-800-960-G
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that bottles were not heated in a microwave oven. Evidence: On 4/22/24, the Licensing Inspector observed Caregiver #3 warm Child B’s bottle in the microwave.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on review of documentation and interview, the provider did not obtain a sworn disclosure statement from each caregiver prior to employment. Evidence: On 10/10/23 Caregiver #3 was present with the children and their name was documented as an assistant in child records. Interview revealed Caregiver #3 had started working on a part-time basis in approximately September 2023. There was no sworn disclosure on record for Caregiver #3.”
8VAC20-800-170-A
“Based on review of documentation and interview, the provider did not obtain a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form (TB screening) from each caregiver at the time of hire and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: On 10/10/23 Caregiver #3 was present with the children and their name was documented as an assistant in child records. Interview revealed that Caregiver #3 had started working on a part-time basis in approximately September 2023. There was no TB screening on record for Caregiver #3.”
8VAC20-800-120-A
“Based on review of documentation and interview, the provider did not maintain a record for each caregiver. Evidence: On 10/10/23 Caregiver #3 was present with the children and their name was documented as an assistant in child records. Interview revealed that Caregiver #3 started working on a part-time basis in approximately September 2023. There was no record available for Caregiver #3.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on review of documentation and interview, the provider did not obtain the results of a national, fingerprint-based criminal history record check for each caregiver prior to employment. Evidence: On 10/10/23 Caregiver #3 was present with the children and their name was documented as an assistant in child records. Interview revealed that Caregiver #3 had started working on a part-time basis in approximately September 2023. There were no fingerprint results on record for Caregiver #3.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, the provider did not ensure that children's records contained all required information: Evidence: 1. Child #1 and Child #6's records did not contain the policy number of the children's medical insurance. 2. Child #3 and Child #6's records did not contain a second required emergency contact including a name, address, and phone number in case of emergency if the parent cannot be reached.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #3 (First Date of Attendance: 11/2/2022) did not have a physical examination on file at the time of inspection.”
8VAC20-800-830-C
“Based on record review and provider interview, the provider did not maintain documentation of all emergency evacuation drills. Evidence: There was no documentation of an emergency evacuation drill conducted in August 2022.”
8VAC20-800-760-A-1
“Based on review of emergency supplies, the provider did not ensure a complete first aid kit with all required items was maintained on site. Evidence: The first aid kit was missing adhesive tape.”
8VAC20-800-140-B-3
“Based on record review and provider interview, the provider does not have documentation of current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: The provider's previous CPR certification was effective 7/11/2020-7/11/2022.”
8VAC20-800-140-B-4
“Based on record review and provider interview, the provider does not have documentation of current certification in first aid. Evidence: The provider's previous first aid certification was effective 7/11/2020-7/11/2022.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not ensure that all caregivers obtained a minimum of 16 hours of annual training. Evidence: Staff #1 and Staff #2 both had 12 of 16 hours of required annual training for 2021.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on observation, the provider did not keep a written record of child in attendance each day. Evidence: There were two children present at the time of inspection, however, no children were signed in on the attendance record for the day.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain updated immunizations once every six months for child under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #3 is a child under the age of two years and the most recent immunizations on file were completed 8/9/2021.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on observation and provider interview, the family day home is not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: The provider stated she does not have a carbon monoxide detector in the home.”
8VAC20-800-800-B
“Based on documentation review, the provider did not complete an annual review of the emergency preparedness plan. Evidence: The last review of the emergency preparedness plan was completed 10/29/2020.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, the provider did not ensure that children's records contained all required information. Evidence: Child #1, Child #2, and Child #4 did not have documentation of the annual review of the child's emergency contact information. Child #1's most recent review was completed 2/8/2021. Child #2's most recent review was completed 10/27/2020. Child #3's most recent review was completed 10/27/2020.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on record review and provider interview, the provider did not obtain an updated Tuberculosis screening or test for all adult household members completed at least every two years. Evidence: Adult Household Member #1's most recent Tuberculosis test was completed 10/7/2019.”
8VAC20-800-320-B
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that child-resistant protective covers were installed on all unused electrical outlets accessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: There were five electrical outlets uncovered in the programming space with three children under five years of age present.”
8VAC20-800-830-C
“Based on record review and provider interview, the provider did not maintain documentation of all emergency evacuation drills. Evidence: There was no documentation of emergency evacuation drills conducted in January, February, and March of 2022.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on observation, the provider did not keep a written record of child in attendance each day. Evidence: The provider did not complete attendance for Tuesday 4/5/22.”
22VAC40-111-180-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain an updated tuberculosis (TB) screening or test from all household members at least every two years. Evidence: Adult Household Member #2's most recent TB test on file was completed 10/9/2019.”
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14500 John Marshall Highway, Gainesville, VA
Gainesville, VA 20155 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Gainesville, VA 20155 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Gainesville, VA 20155 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Gainesville, VA 20155 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Gainesville, VA 20155 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Gainesville, VA 20155 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Gainesville, VA 20155 · infants to school-age · 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 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 6 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.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
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 (703) 743-9750 to ask.
(703) 743-9750.
Gainesville, VA 20155. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.