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The Campagna Center - James K. Polk

5000 Polk Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304

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About The Campagna Center - James K. Polk

The Campagna Center - James K. Polk is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
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Licensed capacity
120 children

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AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for The Campagna Center - James K. Polk

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
120 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#27600
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Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 13 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Apr 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-C

      “Based on file review, staff orientation training did not include the required components. Evidence: Reviewed 6 staff records and found that Staff #2, Staff #5, and Staff #6 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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “Based on interview and review of medication it was determined that not all procedures for medication were followed. Evidence: The medication on site for child #8 had an expiration date of January 2024.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-5

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that the required school age ratio was maintained when children were in care. The school age ratio for children school age eligible-9 years is 1:18. Evidence: 1. Three staff were observed with 68 school age children from approximately 2:40pm until approximately 3:15pm when a fourth staff arrived. 2. Administration acknowledged that the group was out of ratio due to a teacher not returning from vacation, and a call-out for illness. 3. Staff #1 observed taking a group of 23 children into the hallway of the school to use the bathroom, leaving 45 children with 2 staff in the cafeteria.”
  10. Jun 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-C

      “Based on file review, staff orientation training did not include the required components. Evidence: Reviewed 6 staff records and found that Staff #2, Staff #5, and Staff #6 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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “Based on interview and review of medication it was determined that not all procedures for medication were followed. Evidence: The medication on site for child #8 had an expiration date of January 2024.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-5

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that the required school age ratio was maintained when children were in care. The school age ratio for children school age eligible-9 years is 1:18. Evidence: 1. Three staff were observed with 68 school age children from approximately 2:40pm until approximately 3:15pm when a fourth staff arrived. 2. Administration acknowledged that the group was out of ratio due to a teacher not returning from vacation, and a call-out for illness. 3. Staff #1 observed taking a group of 23 children into the hallway of the school to use the bathroom, leaving 45 children with 2 staff in the cafeteria.”
Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Jun 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-C

      “Based on file review, staff orientation training did not include the required components. Evidence: Reviewed 6 staff records and found that Staff #2, Staff #5, and Staff #6 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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “Based on interview and review of medication it was determined that not all procedures for medication were followed. Evidence: The medication on site for child #8 had an expiration date of January 2024.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-5

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that the required school age ratio was maintained when children were in care. The school age ratio for children school age eligible-9 years is 1:18. Evidence: 1. Three staff were observed with 68 school age children from approximately 2:40pm until approximately 3:15pm when a fourth staff arrived. 2. Administration acknowledged that the group was out of ratio due to a teacher not returning from vacation, and a call-out for illness. 3. Staff #1 observed taking a group of 23 children into the hallway of the school to use the bathroom, leaving 45 children with 2 staff in the cafeteria.”
  2. Jan 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 26, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, staff records were missing required information. Evidence: 1) The record of Staff B was missing documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. 2) The record of Staff C was missing orientation requirements.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-M

      “Based on record review, documentation of training was not kept by the center. Evidence: Evidence that training on each topic required had not been maintained for Staff A and B.”
  9. Apr 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Jan 27, 2022InspectionNo 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 - James K. Polk

Is The Campagna Center - James K. Polk licensed?

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

When was The Campagna Center - James K. Polk last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Campagna Center - James K. Polk had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 13 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 - James K. Polk care for?

120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

Does The Campagna Center - James K. Polk accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Campagna Center - James K. Polk's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (703) 370-8845 to confirm.

How much does The Campagna Center - James K. Polk cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 370-8845 to ask.

What is The Campagna Center - James K. Polk's phone number?

(703) 370-8845.

Where is The Campagna Center - James K. Polk?

5000 Polk Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304. The nearest other daycare we list is Campagna Kids - Patrick Henry, 0.5 miles away.

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