Daystar Children's Center
6409 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA
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Fairfax County Park Authority is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 25 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:15 AM to 1:15 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:15 AM to 1:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:15 AM to 1:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:15 AM to 1:15 PM |
| Thursday | 9:15 AM to 1:15 PM |
| Friday | 9:15 AM to 1:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 25 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Fairfax County Park Authority has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 23, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 11 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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22.1-289.035-B-1
“All staff shall complete a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether they have ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth and whether they have been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth. The record for Staff #6 did not include documentation of a completed sworn disclosure statement.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. There was no documentation of immunizations for Child #1 and Child #2.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: The record for Child #1 did not include documentation of the child's proof of identity, the parent(s) home address(es), emergency contact addresses, and physician information. The record for Child #2 did not include documentation of the child's proof of identity, parent(s) home address(es), 1 of 2 parent work address, and physician information. The record for Child #3 did not include documentation of the child's proof of identity, and the child's first date of attendance.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“The VDOE sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. The record for Staff #6 did not include documentation of the required orientation coursework.”
8VAC20-780-420-A
“Before the child's first day of attending, parents shall be provided in writing the following: The camp parent guide and related written communications about summer camp policies and procedures did not include a description of established lines of authority, the custodial parent's right to be admitted to the program as required by the Code of VA, the general daily activity schedule, discipline policies including acceptable and unacceptable discipline measure.”
8VAC20-780-480-B
“The center shall maintain written permission from the parent of each child who participates in swimming or wading. The record for Child #1 did not include written permission from the child's parent prior to the child participating in wading water activities. The parent wrote "N/A" on the permission form.”
8VAC20-780-70
“The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: The record for Staff #3 did not include documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification and experience required by the job position. The record for Staff #5 did not include documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification and experience required by the job position.”
22.1-289.036-B-3
“Applicants/agents listed on the renewal application shall have a completed criminal record check ( CRC ) prior to employment that meets the Code of VA licensed programs standards. Applicant/agent #1 does not have a CRC completed in accordance with the Code of VA for child day center licensed programs.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be completed. An annual environmental health inspection has not been completed in the last 12 months.”
8VAC20-780-330-A
“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. The wood mulch was less than 6" in depth. Beyond the top 1/2" layer of wood mulch the surfacing was compacted dirt.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on records reviewed, 1 of 3 staff working today did not have documentation of a negative TB screening prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: The record for Staff #9 did not include documentation of a completed TB screening. Post-inspection management submitted a chest-x-ray report dated July 2023 but it did not show results of a TB screening.”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“Based on records reviewed, the licensee failed to ensure that an employee listed on the initial application for licensure and designated as a person responsible for the facility had a completed background check. Evidence: 1. A completed criminal record check (fingerprinting) was not on-file or available for review for Staff #7. 2. A document was presented to the inspector from human resources that indicated some type of background check was in-process however, the document did not indicate what type of background check or which agencies were processing the check. 3. Management said the criminal record check would be submitted to the inspector for verification on 8/25/23 however, this did not occur.”
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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 July 23, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 7 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.
25, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 9:15 AM to 1:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 347-8340 to ask.
(571) 347-8340.
3900 Stoneybrooke Drive, Alexandria, VA 22306. The nearest other daycare we list is Frog Pond Early Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.