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Montessori Children's House

1400-B Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501
licensed capacity
86
open each week
5 days

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About Montessori Children's House

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.

InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 3rd grade
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
86 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 3rd grade
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
EnrichmentForeign Language, Art, and Music
StaffAMS certified lead teachers in each classroom
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
MoreFounded 2012
Licensed capacity86 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Montessori Children's House has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Montessori Children's House

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
86 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1107162
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jul 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  4. Aug 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  5. Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
  8. Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Jul 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  2. Apr 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 29, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  6. Nov 29, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  7. May 19, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      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.”

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 Montessori Children's House

Is Montessori Children's House licensed?

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

When was Montessori Children's House last inspected?

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.

Has Montessori Children's House had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Montessori Children's House care for?

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

Does Montessori Children's House accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Montessori Children's House's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Montessori Children's House cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 528-3216 to ask.

What is Montessori Children's House's phone number?

(434) 528-3216.

Where is Montessori Children's House?

1400-B Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori Children's House, The Nest, 0.2 miles away.

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