Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning-Landsdowne
6414 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria, VA
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Lorena Ricci Castillo is a licensed home daycare in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 7 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 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 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 7 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Lorena Ricci Castillo has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: 3 rules 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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8VAC20-800-210-A
“Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. The provider stated that no training were completed during the last year.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“The provider shall obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis (TB) Screening form, every two years from the date of the first screening. 1. The provider's TB screening expired two days ago. 2. Household member #1's TB screening expired 3 months ago.”
8VAC20-800-830-B
“Shelter-in-place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. Shelter in place drills were not practiced in 2025 and to this date.”
8VAC20-800-320-G
“Wood burning stoves and fireplaces and associated chimneys shall be inspected annually. The wood burning fireplace in the daycare area was last inspection 18 months ago.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on records review, information in children's records was not complete. Evidence: 1. Child # 1, Child # 2 and Child # 3's records were missing the medication policy form. 2. Information in Child # 2's record was not annually updated.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on records review, information in children's records was not complete. Evidence: Child # 1, Child # 2 and Child # 3's records were missing the following information: medical insurance information, medical policy number, liability insurance form, medication policy form, and provisions for emergencies.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on records review, the family day home did not keep a written record of attendance for children in care. Evidence: Written attendance for children was last kept through 5/10/23. No written attendance was recorded after that date.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on records review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical exam for children in care within 30 days of enrollment. Evidence: 1. First day of enrollment for the children enrolled are as follows: Child # 1: 9/6/22; Child # 2: 8/15/22. 2. Documentation of a physical exam was not obtained for Child # 1 and Child # 2.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Based on records review, children's files were not complete. Evidence: 1. Child # 1, Child # 2, Child # 3 and Child # 4's records were missing information related to the following: medication administration policy, liability insurance policy, and provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness plan.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on records review, information in children's records was not complete. Evidence: Child # 1, Child # 2, Child # 3 and Child # 4's record was missing the medical insurance information and the policy number.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on records review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical exam for children in care within 30 days of enrollment. Evidence: 1. First day of enrollment for the children enrolled are as follows: Child # 1: 8/15/22; Child # 2: 1/1/22; Child # 3: 8/2021 and Child # 4: ?. 2. Documentation of a physical exam was not obtained for any of the four children.”
8VAC20-800-690-D
“Based on observation, the diapering surface was not cleaned after being used. Evidence: The provider changed Child # 1's diaper on the diaper changing pad. The provider did not use soap and water to clean the pad, prior to using the disinfectant solution.”
8VAC20-800-680-B
“Based on observation, the caregiver did not ensure that children's hands were washed after diapering. Evidence: The provider changed Caregiver # 1'sdiaper, but did not wash Child # 1's hands after the diapering was completed.”
8VAC20-800-330-A
“Base don staff interview and observation, the family day home did not have a landline telephone available, excluding a cordless or cell phone. Evidence: The family day home does not have a landline phone that operates without electricity or is not a cell phone.”
8VAC20-800-430-A
“Based on observation, children under the age of two years and not developmentally ready to climb or descend stairs, have access to stairs. Evidence: 1. The provider had two children under the age of two who were not ready to climb or ascend stairs without supervision. 2. The stairs in the backyard leading to the deck did not have a protective gate, granting access to the stairs to these children.”
8VAC20-800-690-E
“Based on observation, the family day home did not have a foot operated diaper disposal system. Evidence: The diaper pail that was being used at the family day home had a top cover that would need to be opened by hand.”
8VAC20-800-320-G
“Based on observation and staff interview, wood burning fireplaces were not inspected annually. Evidence: 1. The family day home has two wood burning fireplaces, one in the basement and the other on the main level of the home. 2. An annual inspection to verify that the fireplaces were properly installed, maintained and cleaned as needed, was not completed for either fireplace.”
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6414 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, VA 22315 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22315 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22315 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22315 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22315 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
6420 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, VA 22315 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22315 · infants to preschool · 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 July 29, 2026, with 3 rules 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.
7, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 214-8730 to ask.
(571) 214-8730.
Alexandria, VA 22315. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.