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The Children's Learning Laboratory

19700 Helix Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147
licensed capacity
79
open each week
5 days

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About The Children's Learning Laboratory

The Children's Learning Laboratory is a licensed child care center in Ashburn, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 79 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
79 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity79 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Children's Learning Laboratory has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Children's Learning Laboratory

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
79 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1105811
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 18, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2

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. Mar 18, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-A

      “Repeat Over-the counter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product. One over the counter skin product that expired six months ago, was found in one classroom.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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. A cleaning agent was found on the counter, accessible to children in one classroom.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “If diaper ointment or cream is used, written parent authorization noting any known adverse reactions shall be obtained. Written authorization for one diaper ointment was not obtained for Child #1.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-G

      “Substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents and shall not resemble food or beverage containers. An unlabeled spray bottle with fluid was found on the counter, accessible to children in one classroom.”
  2. Sep 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-A

      “REPEAT All over-the-counter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product. Five over the count skin products were kept beyond the expiration. Three products expired in July 2025, one in August 2025 and one in April 2025.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “The diapering surface shall be used only for diapering or cleaning children. The diapering surface in one classroom had a laptop and two containers of wipes on it.”
  3. May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-M

      “Documentation of training shall be kept by the center in a manner that allows for identification by individual staff member, is considered part of the staff member's record, and shall include training delivery method, the entity or individual providing training and the number of training hours or credit hours received. The documentation of training for Staff #1 and # 4 did not include the delivery method, who provided the training and the number of training hours.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-A

      “Over-thecounter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product. A topical ointment was found in a classroom that expired in October 2024.”
  5. Aug 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on child record review, documentation that one child received immunizations required by the State Board of Health was not obtained before the first day of attendance. Evidence: Documentation of immunizations for Child #4 who began care on 08/26/24 was not obtained.”
  6. Feb 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Based on record review, staff did not complete orientation training within 7 days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff 1 did not have documentation of completing orientation within 7 days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.”
  7. Aug 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 13, 2022InspectionNo 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 The Children's Learning Laboratory

Is The Children's Learning Laboratory licensed?

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

When was The Children's Learning Laboratory last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on March 18, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Children's Learning Laboratory had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 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 The Children's Learning Laboratory care for?

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

Does The Children's Learning Laboratory accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Children's Learning Laboratory's hours?

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

How much does The Children's Learning Laboratory cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 209-4025 to ask.

What is The Children's Learning Laboratory's phone number?

(571) 209-4025.

Where is The Children's Learning Laboratory?

19700 Helix Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147. The nearest other daycare we list is Reggio's Treehouse, 0.8 miles away.

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