The Nest Academy
LORTON, VA·Child Day CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address9129 Royal Robin Lane, LORTON, VA, 22079
CityLORTON, VA 22079
CountyFAIRFAX COUNTY
Phone(703) 690-0063
Operating details
Hours6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Capacity196
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/15/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High5
- Medium9
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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9129 Royal Robin Lane, LORTON, VA, 22079, LORTON, VA 22079
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/15/2025
- High1
- Medium-High2
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 85/15/2025
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.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 85/15/2025
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.
Not corrected
2024
- Medium riskStandard 810/23/2024
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.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 810/23/2024
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.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 810/23/2024
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.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,573/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Virginia run about $1,267/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Virginia by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: LORTON, FAIRFAX COUNTY County
- Capacity: 196
- Type: Child Day Center
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