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Dominion Educational Ministries

342/352 Neff Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 228014.2· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
227
open each week
5 days
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About Dominion Educational Ministries

Dominion Educational Ministries is a child care center in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 227 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
227 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ApproachFaith-based (Christian)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity227 childrenFrom the state license
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Tuition and costs

Dominion Educational Ministries has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Dominion Educational Ministries

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
227 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#916920
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-B

      “Based on record review, the facility failed to have documentation of one staff member completing the Virginia Preservice Training within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Eleven staff records were reviewed. 2.Staff #4 did not have documentation of completing the Virginia Preservice Training within 90 days of employment. Date of hire was documented on 02.23.2024.”
  5. Aug 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-B

      “Based on record review, the facility failed to have documentation of one staff member completing the Virginia Preservice Training within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Eleven staff records were reviewed. 2.Staff #4 did not have documentation of completing the Virginia Preservice Training within 90 days of employment. Date of hire was documented on 02.23.2024.”
  6. Jul 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-B

      “Based on record review the center failed to have one staff member complete the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Ten staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #4 did not have documentation of obtaining the required Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within 90 days of employment. 3. Staff #4's date of hire was documented 03/02/2023. 4. The director confirmed Staff #4 had not taken the required preservice training within 90 days of employment.”
  7. Jul 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-B

      “Based on record review the center failed to have one staff member complete the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Ten staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #4 did not have documentation of obtaining the required Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within 90 days of employment. 3. Staff #4's date of hire was documented 03/02/2023. 4. The director confirmed Staff #4 had not taken the required preservice training within 90 days of employment.”
  8. Aug 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 24, 2022VisitNo 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 Dominion Educational Ministries

Is Dominion Educational Ministries licensed?

No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Virginia.

When was Dominion Educational Ministries last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dominion Educational Ministries had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 2 of 5 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 Dominion Educational Ministries care for?

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

Does Dominion Educational Ministries accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Dominion Educational Ministries' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Dominion Educational Ministries cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 564-1744 to ask.

What is Dominion Educational Ministries' phone number?

(540) 564-1744.

Where is Dominion Educational Ministries?

342/352 Neff Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22801. The nearest other daycare we list is Spanish Lab and Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

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