Harrisonburg First Church of the Brethren
315 South Dogwood Drive, Harrisonburg, VA
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City of Harrisonburg is a licensed child care center in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 28 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 28 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
City of Harrisonburg has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all
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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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the preschool classroom, a cleaning detergent was in an unlocked drawer, out of reach of children.”
8VAC20-780-290-3
“In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. Children in the preschool room two outlets were uncovered. The outlets were out of reach of children.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“When an authorization for medication expires, the facility shall notify parents that the medication must be picked up within 14 days of the authorization expiring or that a new authorization should be completed. Medication for Child A was onsite, but the medication authorization had expired over 30 days ago. The medication had not been administered past the expiration of the authorization. The authorization had not been renewed and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Immunizations are required before children may attend the center. Child #5 had been enrolled for 5 months and did not have documentation of immunizations.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Each child shall have documentation of a physical examination within 30 days of beginning care. Child #5 was enrolled for 5 months and did not have documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Children's hand shall be washed with soap and water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. Two children were observed not washing their hands after eating snack.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review, the facility failed to obtain Virginia central registry findings within 30 days of employment for two staff. Evidence: 1. Four staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not have documentation of obtaining a Virginia central registry check. 3. Staff #3's date of hire was documented 9.1.2023. Staff #4's date of hire was documented 1.22.2023. 4. The director confirmed central registry checks had not been submitted.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Based on documentation review, the center failed to obtain an annual health department inspection. Evidence: 1. Documentation reviewed last health inspection was conducted on 11.09.2022. 2. The director confirmed an health inspection had not been obtained.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on record review the center failed to have one staff member complete orientation required by licensing standards within seven days of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Three staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #3 did not have documentation of completing orientation required by licensing standards within seven days of assuming job responsibilities. 3. Staff confirmed orientation documentation could not be found.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on staff record review the center failed to have documentation of obtaining two references for one staff member. Evidence: 1. Three staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #3 did not have documentation of two reference checks being conducted. 3. Staff confirmed documentation for reference checks could not be found.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review, the center failed to have documentation of a central registry finding for one staff member within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Four staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #4 did not have documentation of obtaining a Virginia Central Registry finding. 3. Staff #4's date of hire was documented as 09/20/2022. 4. The Staff #2 confirmed the Virginia Central Registry findings had not been received for Staff #4.”
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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 September 22, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 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.
28, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 433-2474 to ask.
(540) 433-2474.
305 S. Dogwood Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22801. The nearest other daycare we list is Harrisonburg First Church of the Brethren, under 0.1 miles away.