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City of Harrisonburg

305 S. Dogwood Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
licensed capacity
28
open each week
5 days

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About City of Harrisonburg

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.

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Licensed capacity
28 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity28 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

City of Harrisonburg has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for City of Harrisonburg

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
28 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#900519
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Sep 22, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  2. Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  4. Feb 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  5. Sep 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  6. Apr 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      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.”
  7. Oct 24, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  8. Mar 22, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
  9. Dec 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Nov 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 4, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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 City of Harrisonburg

Is City of Harrisonburg licensed?

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

When was City of Harrisonburg last inspected?

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.

Has City of Harrisonburg had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can City of Harrisonburg care for?

28, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does City of Harrisonburg accept child care subsidies?

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

What are City of Harrisonburg's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does City of Harrisonburg cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 433-2474 to ask.

What is City of Harrisonburg's phone number?

(540) 433-2474.

Where is City of Harrisonburg?

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.

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