Heart n Hand Early Learning Center - Margaret Beeks Elementary
709 Airport Rd., Blacksburg, VA
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Rainbow Riders Childcare Center-Knollwood 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 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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
| 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
Rainbow Riders Childcare Center-Knollwood Site has not listed its tuition.
State record
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 13 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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8VAC20-780-340-A
“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Staff #1-#3 did not ensure the care, protection, and guidance of child #1 (14month old) when the child was left outside on the toddler playground alone for approximately 11 minutes on 7/9/25 at approximately 4:37pm.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Staff #1-#3 did not ensure sight and sound supervision of child #1 (14month old) when the child was left outside on the toddler playground unsupervised for approximately 11 minutes on 7/9/25 at approximately 4:37pm.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Center administration verified that no evacuation drill was practiced in January 2024.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Center administration verified that no evacuation drill was practiced in January 2024.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“Based on review of medications the facility failed to ensure that medication had not expired. Evidence: The emergency medication for child D had an expiration date of 09/2023. The medication was still in the active medication cabinet, to be administered in an emergency.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on review of staff files the facility failed to ensure that tuberculosis screenings were completed within the required time frame. Evidence: Staff record #1, hire date 9/6/23, had documentation of TB testing dated 10/5/22. Upon hire the TB test may not be older than 30 days per the standards.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on review of staff files the facility failed to ensure that tuberculosis tests or screenings are renewed every two years as required. Evidence: The record for staff #3 had an expired TB test. The test on file expired 8/19/23. These are to be renewed every two years per the standard.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on review of the facility and discussions with staff the facility failed to ensure that appropriate diapering receptacles were used as required. Evidence: In the Orange room the diapering receptacle used did not meet standards. Staff were using a receptacle that they had to open by hand when disposing of a soiled diaper, which is not allowed.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“Based on review of medications the facility failed to ensure that medication had not expired. Evidence: The emergency medication for child D had an expiration date of 09/2023. The medication was still in the active medication cabinet, to be administered in an emergency.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on review of staff files the facility failed to ensure that tuberculosis screenings were completed within the required time frame. Evidence: Staff record #1, hire date 9/6/23, had documentation of TB testing dated 10/5/22. Upon hire the TB test may not be older than 30 days per the standards.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on review of staff files the facility failed to ensure that tuberculosis tests or screenings are renewed every two years as required. Evidence: The record for staff #3 had an expired TB test. The test on file expired 8/19/23. These are to be renewed every two years per the standard.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on review of the facility and discussions with staff the facility failed to ensure that appropriate diapering receptacles were used as required. Evidence: In the Orange room the diapering receptacle used did not meet standards. Staff were using a receptacle that they had to open by hand when disposing of a soiled diaper, which is not allowed.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation, the school-age playground did not have the required depth of resilient surfacing. Evidence: 1. The inspector observed 2-3 inches of mulch around and under the playground equipment on the school-age playground.”
22VAC40-185-270-A
“Based on observation, there was a piece of playground equipment that needed to be maintained. Evidence: 1. On the large climbing equipment on the preschool playground, there was a piece of wood with an exposed nail at the top near the slide.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation, the school-age playground did not have the required depth of resilient surfacing. Evidence: 1. The inspector observed 2-3 inches of mulch around and under the playground equipment on the school-age playground.”
22VAC40-185-270-A
“Based on observation, there was a piece of playground equipment that needed to be maintained. Evidence: 1. On the large climbing equipment on the preschool playground, there was a piece of wood with an exposed nail at the top near the slide.”
8VAC20-780-245-J-3
“Based on interview and record review, there was a child in care for whom emergency medication was prescribed and there was not a staff person present when the child was in care. Evidence: 1. Child #6 was in care at the center when a staff person was not present who meets the requirements in subdivision 1 of this subsection. (MAT training) ( B-2 , Medium likelihood / serious harm)”
8VAC20-780-245-J-3
“Based on interview and record review, there was a child in care for whom emergency medication was prescribed and there was not a staff person present when the child was in care. Evidence: 1. Child #6 was in care at the center when a staff person was not present who meets the requirements in subdivision 1 of this subsection. (MAT training) ( B-2 , Medium likelihood / serious harm)”
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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 June 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 13 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.
230, 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, 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 951-3636 to ask.
(540) 951-3636.
307 North Knollwood Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Sprouts Childcare Center, 0.2 miles away.