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Harrisonburg First Church of the Brethren

315 South Dogwood Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 228015.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
110
open each week
5 days

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About Harrisonburg First Church of the Brethren

Harrisonburg First Church of the Brethren is a child care center in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 110 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 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
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
110 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 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
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity110 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Harrisonburg First Church of the Brethren has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Harrisonburg First Church of the Brethren

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
110 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1106223
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 28, 2025: 2 rules cited

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

  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Oct 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #2?s TB screening was dated two months prior to date of employment and has been employed for one month. Staff #4?s TB screening was dated two months prior to date of employment and has been employed for one month.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff #8, who has been employed for eight months, did not have a completed sworn statement on file.”
  2. Oct 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #2?s TB screening was dated two months prior to date of employment and has been employed for one month. Staff #4?s TB screening was dated two months prior to date of employment and has been employed for one month.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff #8, who has been employed for eight months, did not have a completed sworn statement on file.”
  3. Jan 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-780-C-2

      “The following nonmedical emergency supplies shall be required: one working, battery-operated radio. The center did not have a battery-operated radio.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-640-A

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In the infant room, pre-k room and restroom, there was cleaning materials in unlocked cabinets.”
  4. Nov 15, 2024Inspection1 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 #5 had been employed for more than one month before the national criminal background check had been completed.”

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 Harrisonburg First Church of the Brethren

Is Harrisonburg First Church of the Brethren 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 Harrisonburg First Church of the Brethren last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on October 28, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Harrisonburg First Church of the Brethren had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 4 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 Harrisonburg First Church of the Brethren care for?

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

Does Harrisonburg First Church of the Brethren accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Harrisonburg First Church of the Brethren's hours?

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

How much does Harrisonburg First Church of the Brethren cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 820-6081 to ask.

What is Harrisonburg First Church of the Brethren's phone number?

(540) 820-6081.

Where is Harrisonburg First Church of the Brethren?

315 South Dogwood Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22801. The nearest other daycare we list is City of Harrisonburg, under 0.1 miles away.

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