Rhema's "Gentle Care" Child Development Center
321 Alleghany Avenue, Lynchburg, VA
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Montessori Children's House is a licensed child care center in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 86 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 3rd grade |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Enrichment | Foreign Language, Art, and Music |
| Staff | AMS certified lead teachers in each classroom |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 2012 |
| Licensed capacity | 86 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Montessori Children's House has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 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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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Each child shall have a physical examination before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child #1 has been enrolled for over 2 years does not have documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Each child shall have a physical examination before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child #1 has been enrolled for over 2 years does not have documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to be maintained in a safe manner. EVIDENCE: The wooden bridge in the playground has two slats that have caved in, causing a trip hazard.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to have sufficient resilient surfacing and fall zones on playground equipment. EVIDENCE: The resilient surfacing (playground wood chips) measured 4 ? inches deep under the monkey bars, which were 7 feet high. Use zones around the monkey bars were less than six feet ? in some areas the use zone of the zip line was directly under the monkey bars. Use zones were not at least 6 feet around the outside perimeter of the play structure.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that a staff member’s hand touched the exterior surface of the soiled diaper storage during diaper disposal. EVIDENCE: Staff 4 touched the lid of the diaper trash can while opening it with their hand during a diaper change.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that a staff member’s hand touched the exterior surface of the soiled diaper storage during diaper disposal. EVIDENCE: Staff 4 touched the lid of the diaper trash can while opening it with their hand during a diaper change.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on observation and document review, the center failed to have medication picked up by the parent after the authorization to administer had expired. EVIDENCE: 1. Two medications, Allergy Relief (diphenhydramine) and AUVI-Q Auto Inject (epinephrine) were at the center for Child 3, and the authorization to administer these expired 3/2/2022. 2. Two medications, Allergy Relief (diphenhydramine) and AUVI-Q Auto Inject (epinephrine) were at the center for Child 4, and the authorization to administer these expired 9/22/2021.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on document review and interview, the facility failed to maintain a record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child as it occurs for each group of children. EVIDENCE: 1. The attendance record for the infant group did not record the arrival of all children. Seven children were in care and the attendance record showed six children in care. 2. The attendance record for the early childhood group showed that there were no children in care. Of the ten children observed in the group, the written record showed that they were not in the center. Staff 5 stated she marked them all off by accident.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on observation and document review, the center failed to have medication picked up by the parent after the authorization to administer had expired. EVIDENCE: 1. Two medications, Allergy Relief (diphenhydramine) and AUVI-Q Auto Inject (epinephrine) were at the center for Child 3, and the authorization to administer these expired 3/2/2022. 2. Two medications, Allergy Relief (diphenhydramine) and AUVI-Q Auto Inject (epinephrine) were at the center for Child 4, and the authorization to administer these expired 9/22/2021.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on document review and interview, the facility failed to maintain a record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child as it occurs for each group of children. EVIDENCE: 1. The attendance record for the infant group did not record the arrival of all children. Seven children were in care and the attendance record showed six children in care. 2. The attendance record for the early childhood group showed that there were no children in care. Of the ten children observed in the group, the written record showed that they were not in the center. Staff 5 stated she marked them all off by accident.”
8VAC20-780-40-K
“Based on interviews with the director, the center failed to ensure that they developed a written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness.”
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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 July 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 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.
86, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 528-3216 to ask.
(434) 528-3216.
1400-B Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori Children's House, The Nest, 0.2 miles away.