Reaching For Las Estrellas Academy
2500 N Van Dorn Street, Alexandria, VA
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The Campagna Center (Alexandria City High School) is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
The Campagna Center (Alexandria City High School) has not listed its tuition.
State record
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 15 visits · 10 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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8VAC20-780-150-B
“Physical examination and immunization documents are required to be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. The physical examination and immunization documents in the record for Child #5 were not signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.”
8VAC20-780-150-B
“Physical examination and immunization documents are required to be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. The physical examination and immunization documents in the record for Child #5 were not signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Documentation must be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter in place, and lockdown drills and include all required information. Documentation of emergency drills did not contain documentation of the person conducting the drill, number of staff members participating, and the method of notification.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Documentation must be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter in place, and lockdown drills and include all required information. Documentation of emergency drills did not contain documentation of the person conducting the drill, number of staff members participating, and the method of notification.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, 1 of 4 children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #2 did not contain documentation of the child's first date of attendance.”
8VAC20-780-40-G
“Based on record review, the center did not meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in the Code of Virginia. Evidence: 1. Child #1 began attending the center on 5/20/2024. 2. The record for Child #1 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on record review, documentation of emergency evacuation, shelter in place, and lockdown drills did not include all required information. Evidence: The emergency drill records did not include the following information: 1. Identity of the person conducting the drill; 3. The method used for notification of the drill; 6. Any special conditions simulated; 7. The time it took to complete the drill; 8. Problems encountered, if any; and 9. For emergency evacuation drills only, weather conditions”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, equipment inside the center was not maintained in an operable condition. Evidence: 1. A child was observed sitting in a bumbo seat. The bumbo seat contained safety straps which were not secured.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, 1 of 4 children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #2 did not contain documentation of the child's first date of attendance.”
8VAC20-780-40-G
“Based on record review, the center did not meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in the Code of Virginia. Evidence: 1. Child #1 began attending the center on 5/20/2024. 2. The record for Child #1 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on record review, documentation of emergency evacuation, shelter in place, and lockdown drills did not include all required information. Evidence: The emergency drill records did not include the following information: 1. Identity of the person conducting the drill; 3. The method used for notification of the drill; 6. Any special conditions simulated; 7. The time it took to complete the drill; 8. Problems encountered, if any; and 9. For emergency evacuation drills only, weather conditions”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, equipment inside the center was not maintained in an operable condition. Evidence: 1. A child was observed sitting in a bumbo seat. The bumbo seat contained safety straps which were not secured.”
8VAC20-780-240-C
“Based on records review, staff orientation for 1 of 7 staff reviewed did not include all required components. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 did not have documentation of all the required facility topics listed in the standards as of 10/13/2021, i.e. safe sleep, procedures to cope with crying babies or distraught children.?”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review, the center did not obtain repeat background checks every five years as required for 1 of 7 staff reviewed. Evidence: 1. The repeat Virginia central registry search results in the record for Staff #6 were obtained on 11/28/2023, more than 5 years after the previous results obtained on 11/19/2018.”
8VAC20-780-150-B
“Based on record review, 1 of 4 children's records did not contain a physical examination and immunizations signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. Evidence: 1. The immunization document contained in the record for Child #4 (start date 8/23/2023) was not signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. 2. The physical examination in the record for Child #4 was not signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on record review, documentation of emergency evacuation drills was not maintained. Evidence: 1. The emergency evacuation drill log did not contain documentation of a drill completed in November 2023.”
8VAC20-780-150-B
“Based on record review, 1 of 4 children's records did not contain a physical examination and immunizations signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. Evidence: 1. The immunization document contained in the record for Child #4 (start date 8/23/2023) was not signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. 2. The physical examination in the record for Child #4 was not signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on record review, documentation of emergency evacuation drills was not maintained. Evidence: 1. The emergency evacuation drill log did not contain documentation of a drill completed in November 2023.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Based on record review, it was determined that staff # 3 did not have documentation of annual training relevant to Health and Safety. Evidence: 1. Staff had 10 hour Health and Safety Documentation but file did not contain documentation of annual updates.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation of two diaper changes, it was determined the staff did not dispose of diapers in a storage container that is either foot operated or in such a way that a diaper or staff hands do not touch the exterior surface. Evidence: 1. In Infant's room, staff was observed changing a diaper and staff was seen using hand to lift lid and throw diaper out. Upon closer look, the foot pedal was turned in the other direction so staff could not step on to lift the lid. 2. In the T 3's class, staff member was observed throwing diaper out in a trash can that had a swivel lid so diaper touched the exterior top of trash can.”
8VAC20-820-120-E-2
“Based on observation, it was determined that the most recent findings of the last inspection were not posted in an area for public view. Evidence: 1. Inspector looked at all the documents posted and was unable to find the most recent inspection. 2. The Director was looking for it, was sure it had been posted, but could not locate.”
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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 March 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 9 of 15 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.
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 824-6800 to ask.
(703) 824-6800.
3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302. The nearest other daycare we list is Illuminate Montessori West Alex at Berkeley, 0.2 miles away.