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Nysmith School for the Gifted

13625 Eds Drive, Herndon, VA 20171
licensed capacity
150
open each week
5 days
yearly, posted tuition
$32,650
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About Nysmith School for the Gifted

Nysmith School for the Gifted is a licensed child care center in Herndon, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 150 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: pre-k and preschool. It lists yearly tuition of $32,650.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KSchool-agePosts tuition

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: PreK-8th Grade
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
150 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Preschool 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; Kindergarten – 3rd Grade 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: PreK-8th Grade
ProgramsPre-K and preschool
Class size18 students maximum in each class
Staff64% of faculty with over 10 years of teaching experience
DiscountsSibling tuition support: 20% off 2nd child, 50% off 3rd child, free tuition for 4th child
Licensed capacity150 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Nysmith School for the Gifted lists yearly tuition of $32,650.

Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Preschool (Beginners & PreK, M–F), 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 2026-2027$32,650
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State record

Inspection reports for Nysmith School for the Gifted

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
150 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1064219
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Background checks 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 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on review of staff records, staff #1 did not have documentation of undergoing a background check every five years. Evidence Staff #1 date of hire 0/1/2026, has an expired background check. Eligible fingerprint letter expired 6/2023.”
  7. Apr 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on review of staff records, the child day program did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of first day of employment. Evidence There is no central registry finding for staff # 1 (first day of employment 8/24/2022).”
  9. May 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 12, 2021InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Nysmith School for the Gifted

Is Nysmith School for the Gifted licensed?

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

When was Nysmith School for the Gifted last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Nysmith School for the Gifted had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 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 Nysmith School for the Gifted care for?

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

Does Nysmith School for the Gifted accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Nysmith School for the Gifted's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Nysmith School for the Gifted cost?

Yearly tuition of $32,650, as it lists it.

What is Nysmith School for the Gifted's phone number?

(703) 713-3332.

Where is Nysmith School for the Gifted?

13625 Eds Drive, Herndon, VA 20171. The nearest other daycare we list is KinderCare Learning Centers #301537, 0.3 miles away.

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