Helping Hands Child Development Center Danville, VA

08/11/2026

💛 FIRST DAY TEARS ARE REAL — FOR PARENTS, TOO. 💛

We understand.

We understand the tears when you have to leave your baby, toddler, or preschooler with someone you don’t know yet. We understand the lump in your throat, the worry, the “Are they okay?” thoughts, and the feeling that you just want to turn around and scoop your baby back up. 🥹

And believe me… we still cry, too.

As director, I’ve been crying for days. I have an adult child, a senior in high school, and a child experiencing their first day of middle school. And somehow, every milestone still gets me. Every first day. Every new chapter. Every time they grow just a little more independent. ❤️

That’s one more reason to trust Helping Hands Child Development Center.

We aren’t just childcare professionals. We are parents, too. We’ve been in your shoes. We know what it feels like to hand your child over to someone else and trust them with the most precious person in your world.
And that trust means everything to us.

Our relationships with your children don’t simply end when they leave Helping Hands. We have even reached out to check on some of our little ones who started public school this year. Because once you’ve been part of our Helping Hands family, you’re always part of our Helping Hands family. 🥰

So if you’re crying today…
If your child is crying today…
If you’re sitting in the parking lot wondering if you should go back in…

You are not alone.

Those tears are a reflection of how deeply you love your child. And we are honored that you trust us to love, comfort, teach, encourage, and care for them while you’re away.

At Helping Hands Child Development Center your family becomes our family. 🤍

Here’s to the first days, the hard goodbyes, the milestones, and all the beautiful growth in between.

We’ve got you. And we’ve got them. 🫶🏼

Love,

Jessica Collie Testerman
Owner/Program Director
Helping Hands Child Development Center

07/29/2026

07/20/2026

We currently have 3 spots available in our Nursery (ages 1 month - 15 months) for an August 10th start date and 3 spots available in our PK classroom (ages 3-4 must be fully potty trained) for August 3rd start date.

🧸Play-Based Curriculum That Encourages Creativity & Growth

❤️High CLASS Scores – Demonstrating Excellence in Teacher-Child Interactions

📚Approved Subsidy Vendor – We proudly accept child care assistance

👩‍🏫Participate in VALLSS and VKRP screeners through UVA for children ages 3-4

🍎CACFP/USDA Approved Menus – Nutritious and Balanced Meals and snacks included in Tuition

Full and Part time rates available

05/24/2026

At Helping Hands Child Development Center, the safety, well-being, and dignity of every child entrusted to our care remain our highest priorities.

Recently, our center received licensing violations related to the conduct of a former employee. We want our families and community to know that we take all concerns involving children seriously and act promptly when concerns are identified.

One of the incidents was self-reported by our center as soon as it was brought to our attention. Immediate corrective action was taken, including removing the employee from duties pending review and implementing disciplinary measures. During the licensing investigation, additional information regarding separate conduct by the same employee was brought to our attention. Upon learning of these concerns, we took swift action and terminated the employee's employment.

While we cannot discuss specific children, families, or personnel matters, we believe in being transparent about our commitment to accountability. We have cooperated fully with licensing authorities, reviewed our policies and procedures, reinforced staff training expectations, and implemented additional measures to help ensure our standards of care are consistently upheld.

We understand the trust families place in us every day, and we remain committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and positive environment for every child in our care.

Thank you for your continued trust and support.

– Helping Hands Child Development Center

05/05/2026

As we continue into Provider Appreciation Week, let’s take a moment to recognize ALL of the unique roles our child care and early childhood professionals take on! You are superheroes. This week and every week, WE THANK YOU!

05/05/2026

Happy Provider Appreciation Week! 🎉 This week we celebrate and honor the child care and early childhood professionals whose work helps shape the lives of children every single day. The care, patience, guidance, and love you give do not go unnoticed. You create safe places for children to grow, learn, and feel valued, and that impact reaches far beyond the classroom.

❤️Thank you for all that you do for children, families, and communities.