The Nest Learning Center
306 Tyler Avenue, Newport News, VA
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Newport News Parks & Recreation-Youth Programs-Hilton is a licensed child care center in Newport News, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Newport News Parks & Recreation-Youth Programs-Hilton has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 7 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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22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, did not have a central registry search requested prior to hire, it was requested 6 weeks after hire.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to request background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to employment. Staff #4, did not have documentation requesting a search of the child abuse and neglect registry, criminal record check or a central registry check from a different state prior to hire as it was conducted 5-weeks after hire.”
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. One medication designated for Child #1 was not labeled with the child’s name.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Providers must obtain a complete national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. 1.Staff #2?s criminal record check was conducted 13 days after the first day of employment. 2.Staff #4?s criminal record check was conducted 1 month after the first day of employment.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment and have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. The TB screenings for Staff # 2 and Staff #3 were conducted after their 1st day of hire and were both overdue by one day.”
8VAC20-770-70-A
“Repeat Violation The provider shall keep for each staff person all the required information. Staff #4 was missing information related to any health issues that may interfere with the job and an emergency contact name and information.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1 who has been actively working at the center for the past 7 months, had only one completed reference verifications on file.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1 who has been actively working at the center for the past 7 months, had only one completed reference verifications on file.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and photograph, the center did not ensure all hazardous substance are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the cafeteria, there was a large container of hand sanitizer on top of a table accessible to children in care. A photograph of the unlocked hand sanitizer observed during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and photograph, the center did not ensure all hazardous substance are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the cafeteria, there was a large container of hand sanitizer on top of a table accessible to children in care. A photograph of the unlocked hand sanitizer observed during the inspection.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on review of staff records and interview, in 1 of 3 records the center did not ensure to obtain all background checks every five years thereafter. Evidence: In Staff#3's record (date of hire:05/10/05), the OBI determination letter was dated 05/04/2018 . Interview with staff confirmed documentation available for review during the inspection.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on review of staff records and interview, in 1 of 3 records the center did not ensure to obtain all background checks every five years thereafter. Evidence: In Staff#3's record (date of hire:05/10/05), the OBI determination letter was dated 05/04/2018 . Interview with staff confirmed documentation available for review during the inspection.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on review of staff record, documentation, and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain Office of Background Investigation (OBI) determination letter results prior to employment of staff.. Evidence: 1.In Staff# 2's record (date of hire: 4/15/22), the OBI determination letter was dated 4/25/2022. 2. A review of Staff#2's documentation indicates the hire date is 04/15/2022. 3. Interview with staff confirmed the hire date reviewed on documentation submitted for the inspection.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on review of staff record, documentation, and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain Office of Background Investigation (OBI) determination letter results prior to employment of staff.. Evidence: 1.In Staff# 2's record (date of hire: 4/15/22), the OBI determination letter was dated 4/25/2022. 2. A review of Staff#2's documentation indicates the hire date is 04/15/2022. 3. Interview with staff confirmed the hire date reviewed on documentation submitted for the inspection.”
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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 May 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 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.
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 926-1400 to ask.
(757) 926-1400.
225 River Road, Newport News, VA 23601. The nearest other daycare we list is Hilton Presbyterian Church, 0.1 miles away.