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The Nest School

7147 Stonewall Parkway, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
licensed capacity
161
open each week
5 days

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About The Nest School

The Nest School is a licensed child care center in Mechanicsville, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 161 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
161 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 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
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity161 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Nest School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Nest School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
161 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#1109441
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Oct 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. May 21, 2026Visit3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-C

      “Orientation training shall be appropriate to the age of the children in care and include facility specific topics. There was no documentation to support that all of the facility specific topics were covered in orientation for Staff 1, Staff 2, Staff 3, Staff 4, Staff 6, Staff 7, and Staff 8.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “The center is responsible for areas and equipment, inside and outside, to be maintained in clean, safe, and operable condition. The threes room had a strong urine smell during rest time.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-450-A

      “The center shall have linens consisting of a top and bottom cover for each child during the designated rest period. Two children had only a bottom cover and not a top cover during rest.”
  3. May 21, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-C

      “Orientation training shall be appropriate to the age of the children in care and include facility specific topics. There was no documentation to support that all of the facility specific topics were covered in orientation for Staff 1, Staff 2, Staff 3, Staff 4, Staff 6, Staff 7, and Staff 8.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “The center is responsible for areas and equipment, inside and outside, to be maintained in clean, safe, and operable condition. The threes room had a strong urine smell during rest time.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-450-A

      “The center shall have linens consisting of a top and bottom cover for each child during the designated rest period. Two children had only a bottom cover and not a top cover during rest.”
  4. Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for Staff 1, who has been employed for more than a year and was working with children at the time of the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-B

      “Medication shall be given to a child only with written authorization from the parent. Two emergency medications for one child did not have written authorization from the parent.”
  7. Jun 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The center did not conduct a monthly evacuation drill in April 2024 or May 2024.”
  8. Aug 30, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, the facility failed to have a leakproof covered receptacle for soiled linens. Evidence: three classrooms had open laundry baskets with no lid or lining that contained soiled linens.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-B

      “Based on review of five medications, the facility failed to have written authorization from the parent to administer one medication. Evidence: There was no written parent/guardian authorization to administer one medication to 1 child. Child B did not have a medication authorization form signed by the parent.”
  9. Aug 30, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, the facility failed to have a leakproof covered receptacle for soiled linens. Evidence: three classrooms had open laundry baskets with no lid or lining that contained soiled linens.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-B

      “Based on review of five medications, the facility failed to have written authorization from the parent to administer one medication. Evidence: There was no written parent/guardian authorization to administer one medication to 1 child. Child B did not have a medication authorization form signed by the parent.”
  10. Jul 7, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “Based upon observation, the facility failed to have hand washing sinks that have warm water that does not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Evidence: The hot water temperature at the hand washing sink in the Duck A classroom reached 132 degrees Fahrenheit.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on review of six children’s records, the facility failed to have a physical examination for each child within 30 days of attendance. Evidence: Child 2 (date of enrollment 6/05/2023) did not have documentation of a physical on file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on review of 6 children's files, the facility failed to have a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: Child A has diagnosed food allergies, but did not have a completed allergy action plan on file.”
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Jun 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  2. Feb 14, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-G

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the restrooms designated for school age children did not have at least one toilet enclosed. Evidence: In the school age room (gym), there were 3 individual toilets designated for school age children. The bathrooms each had one 1/2 door, which did not allow privacy for children ages 5 to 12 years of age while toileting.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-A

      “Based on review of the emergency preparedness plan and staff interview, the facility failed to develop the plan in consultation with local or state authorities. Evidence: the emergency preparedness plan did not have documentation that the local or state authorities had reviewed the plan.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-2

      “Based on review of the background checks for the applicant, the facility failed to have documentation of fingerprint results at the time of inspection. Evidence: The record for the licensee did not contain a fingerprint-based background check as required. A member of management confirmed the fingerprint-based background check results for the licensee had not been returned.”

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 Nest School

Is The Nest School licensed?

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

When was The Nest School last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Nest School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 7 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 School care for?

161, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does The Nest School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Nest School'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 School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 696-4018 to ask.

What is The Nest School's phone number?

(804) 696-4018.

Where is The Nest School?

7147 Stonewall Parkway, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. The nearest other daycare we list is First Steps Learning Center, 0.5 miles away.

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