La Petite Academy
9467 Lorton Market St., Lorton, VA
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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.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 196 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
The Nest Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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8VAC20-780-260-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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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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 May 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
196, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 690-0063 to ask.
(703) 690-0063.
9129 Royal Robin Lane, Lorton, VA 22079. The nearest other daycare we list is La Petite Academy, 0.4 miles away.