Ms. Carolyn Dowdy
Christiansburg, VA 24073 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Heart n Hand Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 50
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Heart n Hand Early Learning Center
Heart n Hand Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Christiansburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 50 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | Virginia's Guide to Young Children's Learning and Development; Virginia Foundation Blocks for Preschool Learning; Character Counts |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Heart n Hand Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Heart n Hand Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 50 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1108659
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 9 rules in all
- Background checks 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- 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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- Aug 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
22.1-289.035-B-1
“There was no sworn disclosure statement on file for staff #2 who was hired 4 months ago and has actively been working with the children since hire.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“There was no completed physical in the record of child #5 who was enrolled 3 months ago and has been receiving care.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“There were no tuberculosis testing statements on file for staff #1, #2, and #3 who were hired 4 months ago and have been actively working with the children since hire.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“There was only 1 of the required 2 emergency contacts documented in the file of child #2 who was enrolled 4 months ago and has been receiving care.”
8VAC20-780-70
“There were no references or proof of education on file for staff #1, #2, and #3 who were hired 4 months ago and have been actively working with the children. There was no proof of education on file for staff #4 who was hired over 8 months ago and has been actively working with the children.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Documentation showed that there was only 1 of the 2 required shelter-in-place drills conducted in 2024.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“There was no Central Registry letter on file for staff #1 and #3 who were hired 4 months ago and have been actively working since hire.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“There was no finger print results letter on file for staff #3 who was hired 4 months ago and has been actively working with the children since hire.”
Jan 30, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
22.1-289.035-B-1
“There was no sworn disclosure statement on file for staff #2 who was hired 4 months ago and has actively been working with the children since hire.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“There was no completed physical in the record of child #5 who was enrolled 3 months ago and has been receiving care.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“There were no tuberculosis testing statements on file for staff #1, #2, and #3 who were hired 4 months ago and have been actively working with the children since hire.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“There was only 1 of the required 2 emergency contacts documented in the file of child #2 who was enrolled 4 months ago and has been receiving care.”
8VAC20-780-70
“There were no references or proof of education on file for staff #1, #2, and #3 who were hired 4 months ago and have been actively working with the children. There was no proof of education on file for staff #4 who was hired over 8 months ago and has been actively working with the children.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Documentation showed that there was only 1 of the 2 required shelter-in-place drills conducted in 2024.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“There was no Central Registry letter on file for staff #1 and #3 who were hired 4 months ago and have been actively working since hire.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“There was no finger print results letter on file for staff #3 who was hired 4 months ago and has been actively working with the children since hire.”
- Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on review of documents and discussion with administration the center failed to ensure that there was a written care plan for a child with a medically diagnosed food allergy as required. Evidence: Child A had an emergency medication for a medically diagnosed food allergy with no allergy action plan obtained. The date of the medication authorization was 8/1/23.”
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Jan 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on review of documents and discussion with administration the center failed to ensure that there was a written care plan for a child with a medically diagnosed food allergy as required. Evidence: Child A had an emergency medication for a medically diagnosed food allergy with no allergy action plan obtained. The date of the medication authorization was 8/1/23.”
- Jul 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on the review of four staff files, the facility did not ensure that each employee has a central registry clearance on file by the 30th day of employment. Evidence: 1. There is no central registry clearance on file for staff #3. Hire date 12-8-22.”
Feb 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on the review of four staff files, the facility did not ensure that each employee has a central registry clearance on file by the 30th day of employment. Evidence: 1. There is no central registry clearance on file for staff #3. Hire date 12-8-22.”
- Aug 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 20, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Heart n Hand Early Learning Center
Is Heart n Hand Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Heart n Hand Early Learning Center last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Heart n Hand Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 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 Heart n Hand Early Learning Center care for?
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Heart n Hand Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Heart n Hand Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Heart n Hand Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 382-1085 to ask.
What is Heart n Hand Early Learning Center's phone number?
(540) 382-1085.
Where is Heart n Hand Early Learning Center?
75 Hampton Boulevard, Christiansburg, VA 24073. The nearest other daycare we list is Heart n Hand Early Learning Center - Falling Branch Elementary, 1.3 miles away.