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Appalachian Forest School

546 W. Mosby Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

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About Appalachian Forest School

Appalachian Forest School is a licensed child care center in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
30 children

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AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Appalachian Forest School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
30 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1109279
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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See all 9 visits
  1. Jun 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #3 had a completed national criminal background check one week after the first day of employment.”
  3. Feb 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1 updated screening was due 9 months ago and Staff #3 updated screening was due 7 months ago.”
  4. Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on a review of the allergy list, the center failed to ensure that the list shall be dated. Evidence: The allergy list on site was not dated.”
  6. Nov 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on review of children records, the center failed to ensure that all required information were in the records. Evidence: 1. Child #1, #3, and #4's record did not contain the date of enrollment. 2. Administration verified that the exact enrollment dates were not listed in the children's records.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that documentation of a tuberculosis screening shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1's date of employment was 06/01/2023. The tuberculosis screening documentation in the record was dated 03/29/2023. 2. Staff #3's date of employment was 06/01/2023. The tuberculosis screening documentation in the record was dated 03/17/2023.”
  7. Feb 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on interview and review of evacuation drills, the center failed to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation that a practice evacuation drill had been completed for October 2022. 2. Administration verified that a practice drill had not been conducted in October 2022.”
  8. Oct 31, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on review of children records, the center failed to ensure all required information was in the child's file. Evidence: 1. In Child #3's file there was not a complete emergency contact address for the two designated people to call in an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. 2. Staff verified that there was not a complete emergency contact address listed.”
  9. Aug 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-540-C

      “Based on review of first aid kits, the facility failed to ensure that all required first aid supplies were available. Evidence: 1. The first kit located in Vehicle #1 did not contain two triangular bandages. 2. Administration verified that the first aid kit did not contain two triangular bandages.”

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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FAQ

Questions about Appalachian Forest School

Is Appalachian Forest School licensed?

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

When was Appalachian Forest School last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Appalachian Forest School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 6 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 Appalachian Forest School care for?

30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Appalachian Forest School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Appalachian Forest School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (540) 478-3933 to confirm.

How much does Appalachian Forest School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 478-3933 to ask.

What is Appalachian Forest School's phone number?

(540) 478-3933.

Where is Appalachian Forest School?

546 W. Mosby Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22801. The nearest other daycare we list is Inspire, LLC (Pleasant Valley), 1.2 miles away.

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