Daystar Children's Center
6409 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA
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Fairfax County Park Authority-Franconia is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 140 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 140 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Fairfax County Park Authority-Franconia has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 5 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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8VAC20-780-560-G
“When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. In Room #1 two out of the thirteen children's water bottles were not labeled. In Room #2 two out of twelve children's water bottles were not labeled. In Room #3 three out of eleven children's water bottles were not labeled.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The findings from the most recent inspection are required by the Superintendent to be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The inspection summary posted was dated April 27, 2024.”
8VAC20-780-40-H
“The sponsor shall maintain public liability insurance for bodily injury for each center site with a minimum limit of at least $500,000 each occurrence and with a minimum limit of $500,000 aggregate. Evidence of insurance coverage shall be made available to the department's representative upon request. The director, confirmed during the interview, that they could not provide evidence of the liability insurance coverage, during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Annual approval from the health department shall be provided, or approvals of a plan of correction, for meeting requirements for: water supply; and sewage disposal system. The director confirmed that they could not provide evidence of the annual health inspection report at the time of inspection.”
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. Child #1, who has been enrolled for 11 days, did not have immunization documentation at the time of inspection.”
8VAC20-780-245-L
“Based on record review, there was not always one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: There was not documentation that any staff member had obtained daily health observation training within the past three years. The training that staff members had documented does not meet the requirements for the standard.”
8VAC20-780-245-L
“Based on record review, there was not always one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: There was not documentation that any staff member had obtained daily health observation training within the past three years. The training that staff members had documented does not meet the requirements for the standard.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review, two staff did not have the results of a central registry background check. Evidence: Staff 2 and 3's record did not contain the results of a central registry background check with in 30 days of employment.”
8VAC20-820-120-E-2
“Based on observation, the findings of the most recent licensing inspection were not posted in the facility. Evidence: The findings from the center's 5/5/2022 inspection were not posted in the facility on the date of inspection.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a
“Based on record review, two applicants did not have the results of a central registry check and one did not have the results of a sworn disclosure or affirmation. Evidence: 1. Applicant 3's sworn disclosure was dated 10/19/2022. 2. Applicant 2 and 3's record did not contain the results of a central registry check.”
22.1-289.036-B-1
“Based on record review, one applicant did not have a repeat criminal record check on file after five years. Evidence: Applicant 3's record contained results of a fingerprint criminal record check conducted on 7/26/2017.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on a review of documentation, one child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a written care plan to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: Child 3 did not have a written allergy plan despite having a documented diagnosed food allergy.”
8VAC20-780-510-N
“Based on staff statement, the center did not keep a record of all medications given to a child to include the child's name, the amount and type of medication, the date and time of administration, the name of administering staff member, or any adverse reactions to the medication. Evidence: A staff member stated that she recently administered authorized medication to Child 4, but did not document the occurrence.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, 1 of 3 children's records reviewed did not contain all required information. Evidence: Child 1's record did not contain the addresses for two persons to contact in the event a parent cannot be reached.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on a review of medication and documentation, medication was not returned to the parent within 14 days of the medication authorization expiration date. Evidence: Two medications for Child 4 were present in the center on the date of inspection The authorization for each medication expired on 3/30/2022.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Based on observation, not all outlets had protective covers installed. Evidence: Outlets without protective covers were observed in the hallway areas of the area of the recreation center that is used for licensed child day programs.”
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Alexandria, VA 22310 · school-age only · 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 April 8, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 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.
140, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 922-9841 to ask.
(703) 922-9841.
6601 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22310. The nearest other daycare we list is Virginia Hills Church and Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.