The Children's Nest
1155 Draper Road, Sw, Blacksburg, VA
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Virginia Tech Child Development Center for Learning and Research is a licensed child care center in Blacksburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 48 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 48 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Virginia Tech Child Development Center for Learning and Research has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 11 visits
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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8VAC20-780-510-E
“Based on review of medications and discussions with administration the center failed to ensure that medications were not expired. Evidence: The epi-pen for Child B had expired as of 5/23 and was still in the emergency medication box along with the child's current authorization to administer.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“Based on review of medications and discussions with administration the center failed to ensure that medications were not expired. Evidence: The epi-pen for Child B had expired as of 5/23 and was still in the emergency medication box along with the child's current authorization to administer.”
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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 June 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists no cited rules in its 11 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.
48, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 231-6148 to ask.
(540) 231-6148.
140 Wallace Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061.