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The Children's Nest

1155 Draper Road, Sw, Blacksburg, VA 240604.3· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
219
open each week
5 days
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About The Children's Nest

The Children's Nest is a licensed child care center in Blacksburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 219 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
219 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
StaffToddler room led by four experienced teachers
Daily lifeMeals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity219 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Children's Nest has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Children's Nest

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
219 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1107905
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 12 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Jul 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A

      “When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On 6/11/26 two, young, 2 year old children were sitting on a toddler/preschool height table that they had climbed up on. Staff #1-#3 were engaged with other children in various tasks and gave verbal commands for the children to get down. Both children fell off of the table, child #1 hit their head resulting in a goose-egg on the forehead. Child #2 did not have any visible marks. Staff #1-#3 did not ensure the care, protection, and guidance of the children as they did not go over and assist the children with safely getting off of the table. Video showed the length of time the children were seen on the table was 2 minutes, before the children fell.”
  3. Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 28, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D Complaint related: Yes

      “The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Interviews with staff supported the complaint that fire drills were not being conducted monthly as required but were being documented as being conducted. All staff interviewed stated that it had been anywhere between 8 months and a year when the last drill was practiced. The LI also reviewed the drill log and it had been completed through September 2025 and staff verified in interviews that they were just documented but not practiced.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-C Complaint related: No

      “In inside areas occupied by children, the temperature shall be maintained no lower than 68?F. There were 2 classrooms that the thermostats were set below 68 degrees. The infant room and the 18mth-2yr room were set at 66 degrees during the entire complaint inspection.”
  5. Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “The authorization to administer the emergency medication to child A had expired 4 months ago.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “The emergency medication, located in the "active" medication lock box, for child A had expired 3 months ago.”
  8. Jan 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “The authorization to administer the emergency medication to child A had expired 4 months ago.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “The emergency medication, located in the "active" medication lock box, for child A had expired 3 months ago.”
  9. Jul 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
  1. Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on a tour of the playgrounds, the facility failed to ensure that the resilient surface material complies with minimum safety standards and is placed under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus. Evidence: 1. The resilient surface material was measured at 1-4 inches, of the required six inches, on all playgrounds. REPEAT VIOLATION”
  4. Aug 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on a tour of the playgrounds, the facility failed to ensure that the resilient surface material complies with minimum safety standards and is placed under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus. Evidence: 1. The resilient surface material was measured at 1-4 inches, of the required six inches, on all playgrounds. REPEAT VIOLATION”
  5. Jan 24, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on the review of six staff records, the facility failed to ensure that all staff complete all required background checks within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1. There is no out-of-state central registry check on file for staff #3. (hire date 8-24-22) REPEAT VIOLATION”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Based on a tour of the classrooms, the facility failed to ensure that all medication is locked. Evidence: 1. There were three staff medications in an unlocked upper cabinet in the three's classroom.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on a review of the playgrounds, the facility failed to ensure that resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus. Evidence:, 1. The resilient surface material was measured at 1-4 inches, of the required six inches, on all playgrounds. REPEAT VIOLATION”
  6. Jan 24, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on the review of six staff records, the facility failed to ensure that all staff complete all required background checks within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1. There is no out-of-state central registry check on file for staff #3. (hire date 8-24-22) REPEAT VIOLATION”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Based on a tour of the classrooms, the facility failed to ensure that all medication is locked. Evidence: 1. There were three staff medications in an unlocked upper cabinet in the three's classroom.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on a review of the playgrounds, the facility failed to ensure that resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus. Evidence:, 1. The resilient surface material was measured at 1-4 inches, of the required six inches, on all playgrounds. REPEAT VIOLATION”
  7. Jul 12, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on the review of nine new staff files, the facility failed to ensure that each employee has completed a fingerprint background checks prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. The hire date for staff #9 is 6-8-22. The fingerprint background check was conducted on 7-14-22.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on a tour of the playground, the facility failed to ensure that all equipment is kept in safe condition. Evidence: 1. On the large climber, on the lower deck, above the plastic climbing stairs, there is a bolt missing in the green wall.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-2

      “Based on the review of two applicants' files, the facility failed to ensure that all applicants have a fingerprint background check on file. Evidence: 1. There is no fingerprint background check on file for applicant #2.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on a tour of the building, the facility failed to ensure that all hazardous substances are locked. Evidence: 1. The lock on the upper cleaning supplies' cabinet is broken in 4-5 year olds' class. 2. There is no lock on the upper cleaning cabinet in the 18 month olds' class. 3. There is a container of Clorox Wipes on top of the water table in the 2 year olds' classroom and the upper cleaning supplies cabinet is not locked. 4. The upper cleaning supplies' cabinet is not locked in the 3's class.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on the review nine new staff files, the facility failed to ensure that all employees, who indicate on the sworn statement having lived outside Virginia in the last five years, complete a child abuse central registry search within 30 days of hire. Evidence: 1. Staff #6 was hired on 4-5-22 and indicated having lived outside Virginia on the sworn statement. There is no out-of-state central registry report on file.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on a tour of the outdoor playgrounds, the facility failed to ensure that resilient surface material complies with the minimum safety standards when tested with the procedures in the American Society for Testing Materials. Evidence: 1. There are 4, of the required 6 inches of resilient surface material under the swings and the slides. 2. There are 2, of the required 6 inches of resilient surface material under large tires used for climbing.”
  8. Jul 12, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on the review of nine new staff files, the facility failed to ensure that each employee has completed a fingerprint background checks prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. The hire date for staff #9 is 6-8-22. The fingerprint background check was conducted on 7-14-22.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on a tour of the playground, the facility failed to ensure that all equipment is kept in safe condition. Evidence: 1. On the large climber, on the lower deck, above the plastic climbing stairs, there is a bolt missing in the green wall.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-2

      “Based on the review of two applicants' files, the facility failed to ensure that all applicants have a fingerprint background check on file. Evidence: 1. There is no fingerprint background check on file for applicant #2.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on a tour of the building, the facility failed to ensure that all hazardous substances are locked. Evidence: 1. The lock on the upper cleaning supplies' cabinet is broken in 4-5 year olds' class. 2. There is no lock on the upper cleaning cabinet in the 18 month olds' class. 3. There is a container of Clorox Wipes on top of the water table in the 2 year olds' classroom and the upper cleaning supplies cabinet is not locked. 4. The upper cleaning supplies' cabinet is not locked in the 3's class.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on the review nine new staff files, the facility failed to ensure that all employees, who indicate on the sworn statement having lived outside Virginia in the last five years, complete a child abuse central registry search within 30 days of hire. Evidence: 1. Staff #6 was hired on 4-5-22 and indicated having lived outside Virginia on the sworn statement. There is no out-of-state central registry report on file.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on a tour of the outdoor playgrounds, the facility failed to ensure that resilient surface material complies with the minimum safety standards when tested with the procedures in the American Society for Testing Materials. Evidence: 1. There are 4, of the required 6 inches of resilient surface material under the swings and the slides. 2. There are 2, of the required 6 inches of resilient surface material under large tires used for climbing.”
  9. Jan 7, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on the review of staff records, the facility failed to ensure that all staff hold First Aid certification within 90 days of employment . Evidence: 1. Staff #1-5 do not hold First Aid certification and have been employed more than 90 days.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on the review of staff records, the facility failed to ensure that all staff hold CPR certification within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1-5 do not hold CPR certification and have been employed for more than 90 days.”
  10. Jan 7, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on the review of staff records, the facility failed to ensure that all staff hold First Aid certification within 90 days of employment . Evidence: 1. Staff #1-5 do not hold First Aid certification and have been employed more than 90 days.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on the review of staff records, the facility failed to ensure that all staff hold CPR certification within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1-5 do not hold CPR certification and have been employed for more than 90 days.”

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 The Children's Nest

Is The Children's Nest licensed?

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

When was The Children's Nest last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 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 The Children's Nest care for?

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

Does The Children's Nest accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are The Children's Nest's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Children's Nest cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 953-3945 to ask.

What is The Children's Nest's phone number?

(540) 953-3945.

Where is The Children's Nest?

1155 Draper Road, Sw, Blacksburg, VA 24060. The nearest other daycare we list is KinderCare Learning Centers at Blacksburg South, 0.2 miles away.

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