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The Nest Academy

9129 Royal Robin Lane, Lorton, VA 220794.4· 47 reviews
licensed capacity
196
open each week
5 days

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About The Nest Academy

The Nest Academy is a licensed child care center in Lorton, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 196 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
196 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity196 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for The Nest Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
196 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1073544
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 12 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Transportation 1
  • 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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  1. May 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “The center shall obtain annual approval from the health department for meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal system. The center's annual environmental sanitation inspection is overdue by four months.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-1

      “At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff #4, who was observed alone with a group of four two-year-olds, had documentation of CPR certification; however, the training did not have an in-person competency demonstration.”
  5. May 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “The center shall obtain annual approval from the health department for meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal system. The center's annual environmental sanitation inspection is overdue by four months.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-1

      “At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff #4, who was observed alone with a group of four two-year-olds, had documentation of CPR certification; however, the training did not have an in-person competency demonstration.”
  6. Nov 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Oct 23, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-G

      “Medication shall be labeled with the child's name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Child A has emergency medication that is missing an prescription medication label that includes the child's name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “The center shall ensure that equipment of the center outside are maintained in a safe condition. There were three slides connected to the playground equipment that had several cracks.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “Each restroom area provided for children shall be equipped with toilet paper. The tender time classroom restroom was not equip with toilet paper at the time of the inspection.”
  8. Oct 23, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-G

      “Medication shall be labeled with the child's name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Child A has emergency medication that is missing an prescription medication label that includes the child's name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “The center shall ensure that equipment of the center outside are maintained in a safe condition. There were three slides connected to the playground equipment that had several cracks.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “Each restroom area provided for children shall be equipped with toilet paper. The tender time classroom restroom was not equip with toilet paper at the time of the inspection.”
  9. Apr 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain all the required information for each child's record at least annually. Evidence: Child #5's last annual update confirming the child's information in the child's record was up-to-date was 9/29/22. The start date for Child #5 is 10/3/2022.”
    • Transportation

      8VAC20-780-580-B

      “Based on observation and staff interview, 1 of 3 vehicles used by the center for the transportation of children did not meet the safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Evidence: Vehicle #3's (Nest3) Virginia State Inspection expired in March 2024.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation and interview, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the 4's classroom, a container of multi-surface disinfecting wipes was found on the classroom cubbies. 2. Staff #7 stated that the multi-surface disinfectant wipes were for Child #11, whose parents brought them in to clean the child's hands. 3. Staff #7 stated that Child #11 has used the multi-surface disinfecting wipes for their hands since 03/25/2024.”
  10. Apr 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain all the required information for each child's record at least annually. Evidence: Child #5's last annual update confirming the child's information in the child's record was up-to-date was 9/29/22. The start date for Child #5 is 10/3/2022.”
    • Transportation

      8VAC20-780-580-B

      “Based on observation and staff interview, 1 of 3 vehicles used by the center for the transportation of children did not meet the safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Evidence: Vehicle #3's (Nest3) Virginia State Inspection expired in March 2024.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation and interview, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the 4's classroom, a container of multi-surface disinfecting wipes was found on the classroom cubbies. 2. Staff #7 stated that the multi-surface disinfectant wipes were for Child #11, whose parents brought them in to clean the child's hands. 3. Staff #7 stated that Child #11 has used the multi-surface disinfecting wipes for their hands since 03/25/2024.”
Show 10 earlier visits
  1. Dec 7, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation and interview, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions was not dated Evidence: The written list of allergies was not dated.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation and interview, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition Evidence: 1) There was a separation in the seam of the resilient surfacing near the yellow bars, treehouse, and seesaw, causing a tripping hazard on the playground. 2) There was a few areas of peeling paint on the doorframe of the playground's door.”
  2. Dec 7, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation and interview, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions was not dated Evidence: The written list of allergies was not dated.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation and interview, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition Evidence: 1) There was a separation in the seam of the resilient surfacing near the yellow bars, treehouse, and seesaw, causing a tripping hazard on the playground. 2) There was a few areas of peeling paint on the doorframe of the playground's door.”
  3. Jun 21, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Based on observations made, records reviewed and interview conducted, staff failed to ensure that a written record of daily attendance that documents arrival and departure of each child was maintained for one class. Evidence: 1. The attendance record for one classroom documented 10 children being present when in actuality 17 children were present at the time. 2. When the inspector asked about the daily attendance form accuracy, Staff #8, the only staff person working in the classroom at the time, reviewed the attendance forms and counted the names of children marked as present and proceeded to tell the inspector there were 10 children present. When the inspector stated there were currently 17 children present Staff #8 counted the number of children present in the room, reviewed the attendance forms again and told the inspector that the names of the additional children present were not on the attendance form. 3. Staff #8 also told the inspector that she did not know when the additional 7 children arrived to the school today.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-190-A

      “Based on records reviewed and interview conducted, the licensee failed to ensure that a staff person working as the program director met the minimum qualifications set by the State. Evidence: 1. On 6/21/23, there was no documentation on-file showing that Staff #1 met 1 of the 4 program director qualification options. 2. On 6/23/23, the qualification options were reviewed with Staff #1 and on this date there was no documentation on-file that would meet 1 of the 4 program director qualification requirements. 3. On 6/27/23, additional education and training documents were submitted for Staff #1 resulting in none of the documents meeting 1 of the 4 program director qualification requirements.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on records reviewed, the licensee failed to ensure that 1 of 3 staff records did not include documentation of the education required for the position they have been working. Evidence: The education document in the record for Staff #1 was not verifiable, as it was not written in English and a translated copy was not on-file or made available to the inspector.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Based on observations made, staff did not ensure that food brought from home was labeled with the date and child's name. Evidence: Multiple lunch boxes belonging to children did not have the date, and one lunch box did not have both the name of the child and date.”
  4. Jun 21, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Based on observations made, records reviewed and interview conducted, staff failed to ensure that a written record of daily attendance that documents arrival and departure of each child was maintained for one class. Evidence: 1. The attendance record for one classroom documented 10 children being present when in actuality 17 children were present at the time. 2. When the inspector asked about the daily attendance form accuracy, Staff #8, the only staff person working in the classroom at the time, reviewed the attendance forms and counted the names of children marked as present and proceeded to tell the inspector there were 10 children present. When the inspector stated there were currently 17 children present Staff #8 counted the number of children present in the room, reviewed the attendance forms again and told the inspector that the names of the additional children present were not on the attendance form. 3. Staff #8 also told the inspector that she did not know when the additional 7 children arrived to the school today.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-190-A

      “Based on records reviewed and interview conducted, the licensee failed to ensure that a staff person working as the program director met the minimum qualifications set by the State. Evidence: 1. On 6/21/23, there was no documentation on-file showing that Staff #1 met 1 of the 4 program director qualification options. 2. On 6/23/23, the qualification options were reviewed with Staff #1 and on this date there was no documentation on-file that would meet 1 of the 4 program director qualification requirements. 3. On 6/27/23, additional education and training documents were submitted for Staff #1 resulting in none of the documents meeting 1 of the 4 program director qualification requirements.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on records reviewed, the licensee failed to ensure that 1 of 3 staff records did not include documentation of the education required for the position they have been working. Evidence: The education document in the record for Staff #1 was not verifiable, as it was not written in English and a translated copy was not on-file or made available to the inspector.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Based on observations made, staff did not ensure that food brought from home was labeled with the date and child's name. Evidence: Multiple lunch boxes belonging to children did not have the date, and one lunch box did not have both the name of the child and date.”
  5. Jan 4, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observations made, it was determined that a piece of playground equipment was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: One side of the see-saw structure was not attached to the spring base. The inspector and Director were able to lift the see-saw main beam from the spring base. When lifted a space between the beam and spring was created that presented as a potential pinch point.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Based on observations made, it was determined that infant bottles were not labeled with the date. Evidence: A total of 3 infant bottles were not labeled with the date.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-J

      “Based on observations made, it was determined that occupied cribs did not have a minimum of 30? of space on the service side. Evidence: A total of 5 occupied cribs in the infant room had approximately 12?-18? of space on the service side.”
  6. Jan 4, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observations made, it was determined that a piece of playground equipment was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: One side of the see-saw structure was not attached to the spring base. The inspector and Director were able to lift the see-saw main beam from the spring base. When lifted a space between the beam and spring was created that presented as a potential pinch point.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Based on observations made, it was determined that infant bottles were not labeled with the date. Evidence: A total of 3 infant bottles were not labeled with the date.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-J

      “Based on observations made, it was determined that occupied cribs did not have a minimum of 30? of space on the service side. Evidence: A total of 5 occupied cribs in the infant room had approximately 12?-18? of space on the service side.”
  7. Apr 27, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on observation and interview, the center was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector during the inspection. Evidence: A carbon monoxide detector was not available for review during the inspection.”
  8. Apr 27, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on observation and interview, the center was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector during the inspection. Evidence: A carbon monoxide detector was not available for review during the inspection.”
  9. Dec 14, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #1's record contains an immunization record that was last updated on 6/4/2021.”
  10. Dec 14, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #1's record contains an immunization record that was last updated on 6/4/2021.”

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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Is The Nest Academy licensed?

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

When was The Nest Academy last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Nest Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 8 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 Nest Academy care for?

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

Does The Nest Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Nest Academy's hours?

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

How much does The Nest Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 690-0063 to ask.

What is The Nest Academy's phone number?

(703) 690-0063.

Where is The Nest Academy?

9129 Royal Robin Lane, Lorton, VA 22079. The nearest other daycare we list is La Petite Academy, 0.4 miles away.

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