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Tara Koontz

Harrisonburg, VA 22801 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Tara Koontz

Tara Koontz is a licensed home daycare in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
12 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 and preschoolersFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tara Koontz has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Tara Koontz

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#ID36487
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Background checks 2
  • 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 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-960-E

      “Bottles shall be refrigerated and labeled with the child's full name and the date, if more than one infant is in care. Three bottles in the refrigerator were not labeled with the child's full name and the date.”
  4. Mar 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review the provider failed to obtain a repeat central registry check within 5 years of the prior. Evidence: 1. Provider record was reviewed. 2. Last documented Central registry check was dated 08/17/2018. 3. The provider confirmed she did not have documentation of obtaining a repeat Central Registry check.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on record review the provider failed to obtain a 5 -year repeat Central Registry check for one household member. Evidence: 1. One household members record was reviewed. 2. Household member A did not have documentation of a repeat Central Registry check within 5 years of the prior. Last documented Central Registry Check was dated 8/17/2028. 3. The provider confirmed there was no documentation of obtaining an updated Central Registry Check for Household member A.”
  8. Apr 10, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Based on review of provider records, the provider failed to ensure that a minimum of sixteen hours of training was completed annually. Evidence: 1. The provider had not completed any training for the fiscal year April 2022-April 2023. 2. The provider verified that there had been no training completed within the last year.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-4

      “Based on review of records, the provider did not ensure they had a current certification in First Aid. Evidence: 1. The record of the provider contained a First Aid certification that expired on 12/31/2022. 2. The provider verified that they did not have a current certification n First Aid.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-3

      “Based on review of records, the provider did not ensure they had a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: 1. The record of the provider contained a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification that expired on 12/31/2022. 2. The provider verified that the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification had expired.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on a review of household member records, the provider failed to update the sworn disclosure statements every five years. Evidence: 1. The sworn disclosure statements for Household Member #1 and #2 expired on 04/02/2023. 2. The provider verified that an updated sworn disclosure statement had not been completed for the Household Members.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on a review of records, the provider failed to complete an updated sworn disclosure statement every five years. Evidence: 1. The sworn disclosure statement on record for the provider expired on 04/02/2023. 2. The provider verified an updated sworn disclosure statement had not been completed.”
  9. Oct 18, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-780-B

      “Based on review of children records, the provider failed to ensure a review with the parent of emergency contact information was completed at least annually. Evidence: 1. The date documented on Child' # 1's record of the last review of the emergency contact information was 09/07/2021. 2. The provider verified the date of the last review of information.”
  10. Apr 20, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Mar 21, 2022InspectionNo 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 Tara Koontz

Is Tara Koontz licensed?

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

When was Tara Koontz last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tara Koontz had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 7 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 Tara Koontz care for?

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

Does Tara Koontz accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Tara Koontz'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 Tara Koontz cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 578-3499 to ask.

What is Tara Koontz's phone number?

(540) 578-3499.

Where is Tara Koontz?

Harrisonburg, VA 22801. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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