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Lorena Ricci Castillo

Alexandria, VA 22315 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
7
open each week
5 days

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About Lorena Ricci Castillo

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.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
7 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity7 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lorena Ricci Castillo has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Lorena Ricci Castillo

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
7 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#1110338
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 1

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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  1. Jul 29, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  2. Feb 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  4. Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  7. Jul 31, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  8. Apr 11, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  9. Dec 9, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Lorena Ricci Castillo

Is Lorena Ricci Castillo licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Lorena Ricci Castillo last inspected?

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.

Has Lorena Ricci Castillo had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Lorena Ricci Castillo care for?

7, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Lorena Ricci Castillo accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Lorena Ricci Castillo's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lorena Ricci Castillo cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 214-8730 to ask.

What is Lorena Ricci Castillo's phone number?

(571) 214-8730.

Where is Lorena Ricci Castillo?

Alexandria, VA 22315. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).