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Montessori Children's House, The Nest

1215 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days

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About Montessori Children's House, The Nest

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.

InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license
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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
70 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
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Montessori Children's House, The Nest has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Montessori Children's House, The Nest

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
70 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1109862
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Summary

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

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Apr 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      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.”
  2. Sep 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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).”
  3. Sep 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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).”
  4. Mar 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
  5. Mar 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
  6. Jan 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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, The Nest

Is Montessori Children's House, The Nest 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, The Nest last inspected?

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.

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

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.

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

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

Does Montessori Children's House, The Nest accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Montessori Children's House, The Nest'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, The Nest cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 616-4159 to ask.

What is Montessori Children's House, The Nest's phone number?

(434) 616-4159.

Where is Montessori Children's House, The Nest?

1215 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori Children's House, 0.2 miles away.

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