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The Campagna Center - Alexandria Head Start - Jefferson Houston

1501 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days

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About The Campagna Center - Alexandria Head Start - Jefferson Houston

The Campagna Center - Alexandria Head Start - Jefferson Houston is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for The Campagna Center - Alexandria Head Start - Jefferson Houston

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#256339
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 17, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 9 of 11 visits · 15 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 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. Feb 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-I

      “Prescription medication may be administered if the parent has completed a written authorization from a parent or guardian. The center did not have a current authorization to administer medication signed by the parent/guardian and physician on file for one prescription medication that has been administered daily to Child #6. The authorization on file at the center for medication expired three months prior to the date of inspection.”
  2. Sep 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Repeat Violation All staff who work directly with children are required to have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1, 4, and 5 did not have current certification in first aid.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Repeat Violation All staff who work directly with children are required to have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1, 4, and 5 did not have current certification in CPR.”
  3. Sep 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Repeat Violation All staff who work directly with children are required to have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1, 4, and 5 did not have current certification in first aid.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Repeat Violation All staff who work directly with children are required to have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1, 4, and 5 did not have current certification in CPR.”
  4. May 7, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff are required to have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The first aid certification in the record for Staff #3 has been expired for more than one month.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children are required to have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The CPR certification in the record for Staff #3 has been expired for more than one month.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “The center must maintain a record for each staff that contains all required information. The record for Staff #3 did not contain the name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Immunization records for each child must be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. The immunizations in the record for Child #3, who was in care and has been attending the center for more than 5 months, did not contain a signature by a a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.”
  5. May 7, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff are required to have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The first aid certification in the record for Staff #3 has been expired for more than one month.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children are required to have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The CPR certification in the record for Staff #3 has been expired for more than one month.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “The center must maintain a record for each staff that contains all required information. The record for Staff #3 did not contain the name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Immunization records for each child must be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. The immunizations in the record for Child #3, who was in care and has been attending the center for more than 5 months, did not contain a signature by a a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.”
  6. Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 19, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children shall annually attend 16 hours of training to include the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: Staff #3 most recently completed the annual health and safety update course in March 2023, more than one year ago.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-90-A

      “A written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance. The agreement shall be signed by the parent and include an authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur when the parent cannot be located immediately unless the parent states in writing an objection to the provision of such care on religious or other grounds. Evidence: The authorization for emergency medical care for Child #1 was not signed by a parent.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-H

      “The center shall maintain a record of the dates of the practice drills for one year. Evidence: Documentation of drills completed prior to August 2024 were not available for review during the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include the time when parents were notified. Evidence: One injury report reviewed did not include the time when the parents were notified.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. Evidence: The records for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #4 were missing documentation of first dates of attendance.”
  8. Sep 19, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children shall annually attend 16 hours of training to include the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: Staff #3 most recently completed the annual health and safety update course in March 2023, more than one year ago.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-90-A

      “A written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance. The agreement shall be signed by the parent and include an authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur when the parent cannot be located immediately unless the parent states in writing an objection to the provision of such care on religious or other grounds. Evidence: The authorization for emergency medical care for Child #1 was not signed by a parent.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-H

      “The center shall maintain a record of the dates of the practice drills for one year. Evidence: Documentation of drills completed prior to August 2024 were not available for review during the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include the time when parents were notified. Evidence: One injury report reviewed did not include the time when the parents were notified.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. Evidence: The records for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #4 were missing documentation of first dates of attendance.”
  9. Jun 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on record review, 1 of 3 staff did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #2 (hire date 08/14/2023) did not contain documentation of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-N

      “Based on record review, the record of medication given to children did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. The log for medication administered to Child # 5 on 2/09/2024 did not contain the name and signature of person administering the medication.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, 1 of 3 staff records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 did not contain the name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency which shall be kept at the center.”
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  1. Feb 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on record review, 1 of 3 staff did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #2 (hire date 08/14/2023) did not contain documentation of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-N

      “Based on record review, the record of medication given to children did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. The log for medication administered to Child # 5 on 2/09/2024 did not contain the name and signature of person administering the medication.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, 1 of 3 staff records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 did not contain the name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency which shall be kept at the center.”
  2. Sep 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. A swiffer mop was observed in a bathroom connecting two classrooms, accessible to children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, 1 of 3 staff records reviewed did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #3 did not contain the name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.”
  3. Sep 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. A swiffer mop was observed in a bathroom connecting two classrooms, accessible to children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, 1 of 3 staff records reviewed did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #3 did not contain the name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.”
  4. May 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 30, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A

      “Based on staff interviews, the center failed to ensure the care, protection, and guidance of one child, when supervising children. Evidence: 1. On 3/23/2023, a 3 year old child was unsupervised for an undetermined length of time. Attendance records indicate a Face to Name check was completed at 1:30pm during which Child #1 was present. At an unknown time following the face to name check, the whereabouts of Child #1 were unknown. Child #1 arrived back in the classroom with Staff #3 at approximately 1:45pm. 2. On 3/23/2023 during naptime, both Staff #1 and 2 report Child #1 was located on his cot, but awake and moving around. Sometime after 1:30pm, staff noticed Child #1 was no longer on his cot; however neither staff member recall seeing Child #1 stand up or leave his cot. Both staff report the children are able to freely go to the restroom, which is located in the classroom, during naptime. Upon discovering Child #1's absence, staff searched the classroom, the bathroom and the adjoining empty classroom. Staff #3, who was returning from a break continued to search, entering the hallway outside of the classrooms. A school employee where the program is located was seated in the hallway and indicated that the ?little boy went that way? and pointed towards the main office. Staff #3 walked to the front main office of the school where she found Child #1 with a school employee. Staff #3 returned Child #1 to the classroom at 1:45pm.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Based on staff interview, one child under 10 years of age was not always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. On 3/23/2023, Child #1 (age 3) was not within sight and sound supervision of staff for an unspecified amount of time. 2. Child #1 was present for a face to name check completed at 1:30pm. Following the check, it was determined that the child was no longer in the classroom. Child #1 was located at the front office of the school in which the center is located and was returned to the classroom at 1:45pm.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, 1 of 3 children's records reviewed did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 did not contain the following: -documentation of the child's first date of attendance -the name, address, and phone number of the mother's place of employment -Name, address, and phone number of one of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-G

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure medications were labeled. Evidence: 1. Medications for Child #2 and Child #3 were not labeled with the child's name.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, areas inside the center were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: Peeling paint was observed on the back wall of Classroom 134, accessible to children.”
  7. Mar 30, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A

      “Based on staff interviews, the center failed to ensure the care, protection, and guidance of one child, when supervising children. Evidence: 1. On 3/23/2023, a 3 year old child was unsupervised for an undetermined length of time. Attendance records indicate a Face to Name check was completed at 1:30pm during which Child #1 was present. At an unknown time following the face to name check, the whereabouts of Child #1 were unknown. Child #1 arrived back in the classroom with Staff #3 at approximately 1:45pm. 2. On 3/23/2023 during naptime, both Staff #1 and 2 report Child #1 was located on his cot, but awake and moving around. Sometime after 1:30pm, staff noticed Child #1 was no longer on his cot; however neither staff member recall seeing Child #1 stand up or leave his cot. Both staff report the children are able to freely go to the restroom, which is located in the classroom, during naptime. Upon discovering Child #1's absence, staff searched the classroom, the bathroom and the adjoining empty classroom. Staff #3, who was returning from a break continued to search, entering the hallway outside of the classrooms. A school employee where the program is located was seated in the hallway and indicated that the ?little boy went that way? and pointed towards the main office. Staff #3 walked to the front main office of the school where she found Child #1 with a school employee. Staff #3 returned Child #1 to the classroom at 1:45pm.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Based on staff interview, one child under 10 years of age was not always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. On 3/23/2023, Child #1 (age 3) was not within sight and sound supervision of staff for an unspecified amount of time. 2. Child #1 was present for a face to name check completed at 1:30pm. Following the check, it was determined that the child was no longer in the classroom. Child #1 was located at the front office of the school in which the center is located and was returned to the classroom at 1:45pm.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, 1 of 3 children's records reviewed did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 did not contain the following: -documentation of the child's first date of attendance -the name, address, and phone number of the mother's place of employment -Name, address, and phone number of one of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-G

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure medications were labeled. Evidence: 1. Medications for Child #2 and Child #3 were not labeled with the child's name.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, areas inside the center were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: Peeling paint was observed on the back wall of Classroom 134, accessible to children.”
  8. Mar 30, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A

      “Based on staff interviews, the center failed to ensure the care, protection, and guidance of one child, when supervising children. Evidence: 1. On 3/23/2023, a 3 year old child was unsupervised for an undetermined length of time. Attendance records indicate a Face to Name check was completed at 1:30pm during which Child #1 was present. At an unknown time following the face to name check, the whereabouts of Child #1 were unknown. Child #1 arrived back in the classroom with Staff #3 at approximately 1:45pm. 2. On 3/23/2023 during naptime, both Staff #1 and 2 report Child #1 was located on his cot, but awake and moving around. Sometime after 1:30pm, staff noticed Child #1 was no longer on his cot; however neither staff member recall seeing Child #1 stand up or leave his cot. Both staff report the children are able to freely go to the restroom, which is located in the classroom, during naptime. Upon discovering Child #1's absence, staff searched the classroom, the bathroom and the adjoining empty classroom. Staff #3, who was returning from a break continued to search, entering the hallway outside of the classrooms. A school employee where the program is located was seated in the hallway and indicated that the ?little boy went that way? and pointed towards the main office. Staff #3 walked to the front main office of the school where she found Child #1 with a school employee. Staff #3 returned Child #1 to the classroom at 1:45pm.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Based on staff interview, one child under 10 years of age was not always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. On 3/23/2023, Child #1 (age 3) was not within sight and sound supervision of staff for an unspecified amount of time. 2. Child #1 was present for a face to name check completed at 1:30pm. Following the check, it was determined that the child was no longer in the classroom. Child #1 was located at the front office of the school in which the center is located and was returned to the classroom at 1:45pm.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, 1 of 3 children's records reviewed did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 did not contain the following: -documentation of the child's first date of attendance -the name, address, and phone number of the mother's place of employment -Name, address, and phone number of one of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-G

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure medications were labeled. Evidence: 1. Medications for Child #2 and Child #3 were not labeled with the child's name.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, areas inside the center were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: Peeling paint was observed on the back wall of Classroom 134, accessible to children.”
  9. Mar 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 21, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about The Campagna Center - Alexandria Head Start - Jefferson Houston

Is The Campagna Center - Alexandria Head Start - Jefferson Houston licensed?

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

When was The Campagna Center - Alexandria Head Start - Jefferson Houston last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on February 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Campagna Center - Alexandria Head Start - Jefferson Houston had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 9 of 11 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 The Campagna Center - Alexandria Head Start - Jefferson Houston care for?

60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does The Campagna Center - Alexandria Head Start - Jefferson Houston accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are The Campagna Center - Alexandria Head Start - Jefferson Houston's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Campagna Center - Alexandria Head Start - Jefferson Houston cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 836-5774 to ask.

What is The Campagna Center - Alexandria Head Start - Jefferson Houston's phone number?

(703) 836-5774.

Where is The Campagna Center - Alexandria Head Start - Jefferson Houston?

1501 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. The nearest other daycare we list is The Campagna Center-Jefferson Houston, under 0.1 miles away.

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