Rhema's "Gentle Care" Child Development Center
321 Alleghany Avenue, Lynchburg, VA
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Montessori Children's House, The Nest is a licensed child care center in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 70 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 70 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Montessori Children's House, The Nest has not listed its tuition.
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 13, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 6 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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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain all the following information. The record for Child #1 was missing a required component.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“When food is brought from home the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. The bottle in the baby room did not have the current date.”
8VAC20-780-430-D
“The unenclosed climbing portion of slides and climbing equipment used by toddlers and preschool children shall not be more than seven feet high and must be located over resilient surfacing where outdoors, and shall not be more than five feet high where indoors. The outdoor toddler climbing unit was observed on the grassy part of the playground. The play unit was not located over resilient surfacing.”
8VAC20-780-540-C
“The required first aid kits shall include an antiseptic cleansing solution/pads and triangular bandages. The first aid kits on both the first and seconds floors did not include antiseptic cleansing solution/pads and triangular bandages.”
8VAC20-780-510-G
“Medication shall be labeled with the child's name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount and the time or times to be given. Prescribed medication for Child #1 did not include the child's name, name of the medication, the dosage and amount and the time(s) to be given (prescription label).”
8VAC20-780-430-D
“The unenclosed climbing portion of slides and climbing equipment used by toddlers and preschool children shall not be more than seven feet high and must be located over resilient surfacing where outdoors, and shall not be more than five feet high where indoors. The outdoor toddler climbing unit was observed on the grassy part of the playground. The play unit was not located over resilient surfacing.”
8VAC20-780-540-C
“The required first aid kits shall include an antiseptic cleansing solution/pads and triangular bandages. The first aid kits on both the first and seconds floors did not include antiseptic cleansing solution/pads and triangular bandages.”
8VAC20-780-510-G
“Medication shall be labeled with the child's name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount and the time or times to be given. Prescribed medication for Child #1 did not include the child's name, name of the medication, the dosage and amount and the time(s) to be given (prescription label).”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99 as shown in Figures 2 (Compressed Loose Fill Synthetic Materials Depth Chart) on pages 6-7 of the National Program for Playground Safety's "Selecting Playground Surface Materials: Selecting the Best Surface Material for Your Playground," February 2004, and shall be under climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. The climber (approximately 3 feet high) in the playground had three inches of resilient surfacing, and six inches are required.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99 as shown in Figures 2 (Compressed Loose Fill Synthetic Materials Depth Chart) on pages 6-7 of the National Program for Playground Safety's "Selecting Playground Surface Materials: Selecting the Best Surface Material for Your Playground," February 2004, and shall be under climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. The climber (approximately 3 feet high) in the playground had three inches of resilient surfacing, and six inches are required.”
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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 April 13, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 of 8 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.
70, 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) 616-4159 to ask.
(434) 616-4159.
1215 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori Children's House, 0.2 miles away.