Heart n Hand Early Learning Center - Margaret Beeks Elementary
709 Airport Rd., Blacksburg, VA
Rainbow Riders Childcare Center - CRC Site
- licensed capacity
- 230
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Rainbow Riders Childcare Center - CRC Site
Rainbow Riders Childcare Center - CRC Site is a licensed child care center in Blacksburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 230 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 230 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 230 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Rainbow Riders Childcare Center - CRC Site
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 230 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #ID50159
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 12 visits · 3 rules in all
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safety and hazards 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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- Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 26, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-400-B Complaint related: Yes
“Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. On 06/23/26, within a 10-minute window, staff #1 took child #1 (4 years old) into the bathroom several times and held the child's shoulders and arms from behind while splashing water into the child's mouth and face because the child was using "potty" words. The child was heard crying, screaming "no" and "get off of me", during the incidents. The response from staff #1 was not constructive or age and stage appropriate.”
- Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-400-B Complaint related: Yes
“Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. On 11/13/25 staff #1 did not provide constructive behavioral guidance to child #1 when trying to intervene during an incident between child #1 and another child. Staff #1 grabbed child #1 by the back of his overalls lifting him slightly and moving him away from the incident.”
- Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In the small kitchen, above the sink, in the school aged area there were numerous cleaning products in the unlocked cabinet and the cabinet was accessible to the children.”
Jul 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In the small kitchen, above the sink, in the school aged area there were numerous cleaning products in the unlocked cabinet and the cabinet was accessible to the children.”
Show 12 earlier visits
- Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Sep 19, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-400-A Complaint related: No
“Based on discussions with administration and review of classroom video the program failed to maintain compliance with this standard as required on 9/14/22 related to encouraging the children in decision making. Evidence: Staff #1 was seen on video nudging child #1 in the back 2 separate times on 9-14-22 while trying to get her to proceed to the potty after her diaper was removed. The nudges did not appear to be forceful, and the child did not react to the nudges. Staff #1 did not assist the child adequately in decision making skills during this incident.”
- Jul 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 19, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to have an out of state sex offender registry completed for each state an individual has resided in the past 5 years prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1 (Date of hire: 09/27/2021) did not have an out of state sexual offender registry completed prior to employment. 2. Staff stated there had been a transition in staff duties and the documentation is not able to be found.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to have a physical exam within 30 days of after the first date of attendance. evidence: 1. Child # 5 was enrolled 11/08/21 (DOB 10/09/20) and there is no physical on file.”
Jan 19, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to have an out of state sex offender registry completed for each state an individual has resided in the past 5 years prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1 (Date of hire: 09/27/2021) did not have an out of state sexual offender registry completed prior to employment. 2. Staff stated there had been a transition in staff duties and the documentation is not able to be found.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to have a physical exam within 30 days of after the first date of attendance. evidence: 1. Child # 5 was enrolled 11/08/21 (DOB 10/09/20) and there is no physical on file.”
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FAQ
Questions about Rainbow Riders Childcare Center - CRC Site
Is Rainbow Riders Childcare Center - CRC Site licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Rainbow Riders Childcare Center - CRC Site last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Rainbow Riders Childcare Center - CRC Site had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 4 of 12 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 Rainbow Riders Childcare Center - CRC Site care for?
230, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Rainbow Riders Childcare Center - CRC Site accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Rainbow Riders Childcare Center - CRC Site's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Rainbow Riders Childcare Center - CRC Site cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 552-3636 to ask.
What is Rainbow Riders Childcare Center - CRC Site's phone number?
(540) 552-3636.
Where is Rainbow Riders Childcare Center - CRC Site?
1800 Research Center Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060. The nearest other daycare we list is Rainbow Riders Childcare Center-Knollwood Site, 0.3 miles away.