AlphaBEST at Dumfries Elementary
3990 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA
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Word Performance Church is a child care center in Dumfries, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, 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
Word Performance Church has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 14 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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22.1-289.06-A
“RECDC programs must ensure that records and information concerning services to or on behalf of individuals shall be confidential, provided that the Superintendent, the Board, and their agents or designees shall have access to such records, information, and statistical registries. The program could not locate staff records, making them inaccessible to licensing inspector and unable to ensure their confidentiality.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children are required to have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Staff #1 and staff #2 did not have documentation of current CPR certification in their record. Staff #1's certification was a year overdue. Staff #2's certification was a year and five months overdue.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff who work directly with children are required to have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Staff #1 and staff #2 did not have documentation of current first aid certification in their record. Staff #1's certification was a year overdue. Staff #2's certification was a year and five months overdue.”
8VAC20-790-630-C-2
“Electrical outlets are required to have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. There were two outlets in classroom #1 that did not have protective covers. There were two outlets in classroom #2 that did not have protective covers.”
22.1-289.031-A-3-c
“The facility is required to have one staff member to eight children from ages 24 months to 36 months. In classroom # 1, there were nine children ages 24 months through 35 months being supervised by 1 staff member.”
22.1-289.031-B-3
“The facility is required to complete daily simple health screening and exclusion of sick children by a person trained to perform such screenings. There are no staff members that have current certification in daily health observation.”
22.1-289.031-B-2
“The facility is required to provide appropriate supervision of all children in care, including daily intake and dismissal procedures to ensure safety of children. In classroom #1, there were nine children that were left unsupervised to answer the door and let people into the building.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children are required to have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Staff #1 and staff #2 did not have documentation of current CPR certification in their record. Staff #1's certification was a year overdue. Staff #2's certification was a year and five months overdue.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff who work directly with children are required to have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Staff #1 and staff #2 did not have documentation of current first aid certification in their record. Staff #1's certification was a year overdue. Staff #2's certification was a year and five months overdue.”
8VAC20-790-630-C-2
“Electrical outlets are required to have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. There were two outlets in classroom #1 that did not have protective covers. There were two outlets in classroom #2 that did not have protective covers.”
22.1-289.031-A-3-c
“The facility is required to have one staff member to eight children from ages 24 months to 36 months. In classroom # 1, there were nine children ages 24 months through 35 months being supervised by 1 staff member.”
22.1-289.031-B-3
“The facility is required to complete daily simple health screening and exclusion of sick children by a person trained to perform such screenings. There are no staff members that have current certification in daily health observation.”
22.1-289.031-B-2
“The facility is required to provide appropriate supervision of all children in care, including daily intake and dismissal procedures to ensure safety of children. In classroom #1, there were nine children that were left unsupervised to answer the door and let people into the building.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“The center is required to have fingerprint background checks completed prior to employment. Staff A and staff B did not have documentation of fingerprint background checks and have been employed at the center for over a month.”
8VAC20-790-800-A-3
“The center is required to practice lockdown procedures at least once annually. The center did not provide documentation that one lockdown drill was conducted within a year.”
8VAC20-790-620-A
“The center is required to provide the department representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The most recent inspection was one month overdue.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“The center is required to have fingerprint background checks completed prior to employment. Staff A and staff B did not have documentation of fingerprint background checks and have been employed at the center for over a month.”
8VAC20-790-800-A-2
“The center is required to practice shelter-in-place procedures twice a year. The center was not able to provide documentation that two shelter-in-place drills were conducted within 1 year.”
8VAC20-790-620-B
“The center is required to provide the department representative an annual certification from the Health Department. The most recent health inspection was one month overdue.”
8VAC20-790-800-A-1
“The center is required to practice emergency evacuation procedures at least monthly. The center was not able to provide documentation that practice emergency evacuation drills were able to be conducted for the year.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“The center is required to have fingerprint background checks completed prior to employment. Staff A and staff B did not have documentation of fingerprint background checks and have been employed at the center for over a month.”
8VAC20-790-800-A-3
“The center is required to practice lockdown procedures at least once annually. The center did not provide documentation that one lockdown drill was conducted within a year.”
8VAC20-790-620-A
“The center is required to provide the department representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The most recent inspection was one month overdue.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“The center is required to have fingerprint background checks completed prior to employment. Staff A and staff B did not have documentation of fingerprint background checks and have been employed at the center for over a month.”
8VAC20-790-800-A-2
“The center is required to practice shelter-in-place procedures twice a year. The center was not able to provide documentation that two shelter-in-place drills were conducted within 1 year.”
8VAC20-790-620-B
“The center is required to provide the department representative an annual certification from the Health Department. The most recent health inspection was one month overdue.”
8VAC20-790-800-A-1
“The center is required to practice emergency evacuation procedures at least monthly. The center was not able to provide documentation that practice emergency evacuation drills were able to be conducted for the year.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on a review of documentation, not all of the staff had completed 16 hours of annual training which includes completion of the department's health and safety updated course. Evidence: Staff A, staff B, and staff C did not have documentation of 16 hours of annual training and the certificate of completion for the department's health and safety training for 2022/2023.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-2
“Based on review of documentation, it was determined that the facility did not obtain a signed sworn statement or affirmation and central registry background check for all staff. Evidence: Staff A and Staff C did not have documentation of central registry check in their records.”
22.1-289.031-A-3
“Based on staff interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that staff members at least 16 years of age. Evidence: Staff 3(start date 7/12/2023) was 14 years old.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-2
“Based on review of documentation, it was determined that the facility did not obtain a signed sworn statement or affirmation and central registry background check for all staff. Evidence: Staff 1 and Staff 2 did not have documentation of central registry check in their records.”
22.1-289.031-A-5-a Complaint related: No
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to comply with the requirements set by their religious exempt status as it refers to the age range. Evidence: It was discovered through staff interview, that a child under the age of two years old had been enrolled in the program. The center's statement of intent list the age range as two-years-old to twelve-years-old.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on a review of documentation, not all of the staff had completed 16 hours of annual training which includes completion of the department's health and safety updated course. Evidence: Staff A, staff B, and staff C did not have documentation of 16 hours of annual training and the certificate of completion for the department's health and safety training for 2022/2023.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-2
“Based on review of documentation, it was determined that the facility did not obtain a signed sworn statement or affirmation and central registry background check for all staff. Evidence: Staff A and Staff C did not have documentation of central registry check in their records.”
22.1-289.031-A-3
“Based on staff interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that staff members at least 16 years of age. Evidence: Staff 3(start date 7/12/2023) was 14 years old.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-2
“Based on review of documentation, it was determined that the facility did not obtain a signed sworn statement or affirmation and central registry background check for all staff. Evidence: Staff 1 and Staff 2 did not have documentation of central registry check in their records.”
22.1-289.031-A-5-a Complaint related: No
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to comply with the requirements set by their religious exempt status as it refers to the age range. Evidence: It was discovered through staff interview, that a child under the age of two years old had been enrolled in the program. The center's statement of intent list the age range as two-years-old to twelve-years-old.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on a review of documentation, not all of the staff had completed 16 hours of annual training which includes completion of the department's health and safety updated course. Evidence: Staff A, staff B, and staff C did not have documentation of 16 hours of annual training and the certificate of completion for the department's health and safety training for 2022/2023.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-2
“Based on review of documentation, it was determined that the facility did not obtain a signed sworn statement or affirmation and central registry background check for all staff. Evidence: Staff A and Staff C did not have documentation of central registry check in their records.”
22.1-289.031-A-3
“Based on staff interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that staff members at least 16 years of age. Evidence: Staff 3(start date 7/12/2023) was 14 years old.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-2
“Based on review of documentation, it was determined that the facility did not obtain a signed sworn statement or affirmation and central registry background check for all staff. Evidence: Staff 1 and Staff 2 did not have documentation of central registry check in their records.”
22.1-289.031-A-5-a Complaint related: No
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to comply with the requirements set by their religious exempt status as it refers to the age range. Evidence: It was discovered through staff interview, that a child under the age of two years old had been enrolled in the program. The center's statement of intent list the age range as two-years-old to twelve-years-old.”
8VAC20-790-800-A-3
“Based on a review of documentation, the facility did not ensure that lock down drill procedures were practiced once a year. Evidence: The facility did not have documentation of one lockdown drill conducted annually.”
8VAC20-790-630-A
“Based on observation not all of the equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: The toilet seat in the 2?s classroom was broken.”
8VAC20-790-800-A-2
“Based on a review of documentation, the facility did not ensure that shelter-in-place drill procedures were practiced twice a year. Evidence: The facility did not have documentation of two shelter-in-place drill conducted annually.”
8VAC20-790-800-A-1
“Based on a review of documentation, the facility did not ensure that evacuation procedures were practiced monthly. Evidence: The facility did not conducted and record emergency evacuation drills for April, May, and June of 2022.”
8VAC20-790-670-H
“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that all children less than 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: At approximately 7:40 AM and throughout the beginning of the inspection, the staff on duty left 4-7 children ages 2 through 8 years old unattended and out of sight supervision to answer the door bell and greet students as they arrived.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on a review of documentation, the facility did not obtain fingerprint background checks for all staff prior to their first day of employment. Evidence: Staff 1 and 3 did not have documentation of a finger printing background check in their staff records.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-2
“Based on review of documentation, it was determined that the facility did not obtain a signed sworn statement or affirmation and central registry background check for all staff. Evidence: Staff 2 (start date 9/2021) did not have documentation of a sworn statement /affirmation and central registry check in their record.”
22.1-289.031-B-2
“Based on observation, center staff failed to provide appropriate supervision of all children in care, including daily intake and dismissal procedures to ensure safety of children. Evidence: At approximately 7:40 AM and several times during the beginning of the inspection, seven children were intermittently left unsupervised a classroom while the staff answered the door and signed children into the center.”
8VAC20-790-800-A-3
“Based on a review of documentation, the facility did not ensure that lock down drill procedures were practiced once a year. Evidence: The facility did not have documentation of one lockdown drill conducted annually.”
8VAC20-790-630-A
“Based on observation not all of the equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: The toilet seat in the 2?s classroom was broken.”
8VAC20-790-800-A-2
“Based on a review of documentation, the facility did not ensure that shelter-in-place drill procedures were practiced twice a year. Evidence: The facility did not have documentation of two shelter-in-place drill conducted annually.”
8VAC20-790-800-A-1
“Based on a review of documentation, the facility did not ensure that evacuation procedures were practiced monthly. Evidence: The facility did not conducted and record emergency evacuation drills for April, May, and June of 2022.”
8VAC20-790-670-H
“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that all children less than 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: At approximately 7:40 AM and throughout the beginning of the inspection, the staff on duty left 4-7 children ages 2 through 8 years old unattended and out of sight supervision to answer the door bell and greet students as they arrived.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on a review of documentation, the facility did not obtain fingerprint background checks for all staff prior to their first day of employment. Evidence: Staff 1 and 3 did not have documentation of a finger printing background check in their staff records.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-2
“Based on review of documentation, it was determined that the facility did not obtain a signed sworn statement or affirmation and central registry background check for all staff. Evidence: Staff 2 (start date 9/2021) did not have documentation of a sworn statement /affirmation and central registry check in their record.”
22.1-289.031-B-2
“Based on observation, center staff failed to provide appropriate supervision of all children in care, including daily intake and dismissal procedures to ensure safety of children. Evidence: At approximately 7:40 AM and several times during the beginning of the inspection, seven children were intermittently left unsupervised a classroom while the staff answered the door and signed children into the center.”
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FAQ
No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Virginia.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 5 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 infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 931-6380 to ask.
(571) 931-6380.
17902 Main Street, Dumfries, VA 22026. The nearest other daycare we list is Strong Foundation Academy, under 0.1 miles away.