Ms. Carolyn Dowdy
Christiansburg, VA 24073 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Heart n Hand Early Learning Center - Auburn Elementary is a licensed child care center in Riner, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:40 PM to 9:00 AM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 3:40 PM to 9:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:40 PM to 9:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 3:40 PM to 9:00 AM |
| Thursday | 3:40 PM to 9:00 AM |
| Friday | 3:40 PM to 9:00 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Heart n Hand Early Learning Center - Auburn Elementary has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 9 visits · 3 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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8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff shall have, within 90 days of employment, current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #2, who has been employed and actively working with the children for over 8 months, does not have CPR.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff #2, who has been employed and actively working with the children for over 8 months, has not completed the required preservice training.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff must have, within 90 days of employment, current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #2, who has been employed and actively working with the children for over 8 months, does not have FA.”
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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 May 12, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 9 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.
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 3:40 PM to 9:00 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 382-1085 to ask.
(540) 382-1085.
1760 Auburn School Dr., Riner, VA 24149.