AlphaBEST at Buckland Mills Elementary
Licensed for 105 children from 4 years to 12 years 11 months. Takes CCSP.
10511 Wharfdale Place, Gainesville, VA, 20155
Listing details last changed Jul 4, 2026
AlphaBEST at Buckland Mills Elementary is a child day center in Gainesville, Virginia.
Capacity
105
Ages
4 years - 12 years 11 months
Hours
6 am and 3:25 pm - 9:10 am and 6:30 pm, Monday - Friday
License & details for AlphaBEST at Buckland Mills Elementary
- Facility type
- Child day center
- A child care program for two or more children under age 13 in a facility that is not the home of the provider or of any child in care, or for 13 or more children at any location. Children are in care for less than 24 hours. Source: Code of Virginia §22.1-289.02 (opens in a new tab)
- License
- Two Year
- License status
- licensed
- Expires
- Oct 10, 2028
- Accepts subsidy
- Yes
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Childcare subsidy vouchers
- Details
- Program Located in a Public School
License and inspection timeline for AlphaBEST at Buckland Mills Elementary
Last inspected
Sep 11, 2026
16 inspections on record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
How it compares in Gainesville
| Measure | This center | Typical in Gainesville |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 105 children | 138 children |
| Youngest age served | 4 years | 1 month |
Gainesville has 16 licensed centers. AlphaBEST at Buckland Mills Elementary is one of 15 that accept child care subsidy.
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Staff-to-child ratios in Virginia
Virginia sets a maximum number of children per staff member in licensed child care centers. These are the rows for the ages this center serves. 1:4 means one staff member for four children.
- 3–4 years
- 1:10
Rule: 8VAC20-780-350.A-B (Tables 1 and 2) (opens in a new tab). This is the state’s limit, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
Paying for care in Virginia
Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP) (opens in a new tab) is Virginia’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Overseen by VDOE; administered by Virginia Department of Social Services and local departments of social services.
The state record lists this center as accepting subsidy. Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Tour checklist for AlphaBEST at Buckland Mills Elementary
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Questions parents ask about AlphaBEST at Buckland Mills Elementary
Does AlphaBEST at Buckland Mills Elementary accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists AlphaBEST at Buckland Mills Elementary as accepting child care subsidy, such as Virginia's child care subsidy program (CCSP). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
What ages does AlphaBEST at Buckland Mills Elementary serve?
AlphaBEST at Buckland Mills Elementary is licensed to care for children from 4 years to 12 years 11 months. The state record lists these age groups: 4 years - 12 years 11 months.
How many children is AlphaBEST at Buckland Mills Elementary licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 105 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is AlphaBEST at Buckland Mills Elementary licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Virginia record lists AlphaBEST at Buckland Mills Elementary's license status as licensed. The most recent inspection on record was on September 11, 2026, and 16 inspections are on record in all. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (opens in a new tab) · View this record on the state website (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 31, 2026 · Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety public records · Check this license on Search for Child Care (Virginia) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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