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The Mayapple School

2895 Old Fort Road, Blacksburg, VA 240604.7· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
25
open each week
5 days
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About The Mayapple School

The Mayapple School is a licensed child care center in Blacksburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 25 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with full-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageSummer campAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 3 - 6 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Licensed capacity
25 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Half Day: 8:30 am - noon; Full Day: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm; Extended Day: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 3 - 6 years old
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachPlay-based, Reggio Emilia
CurriculumThe Play Together Game
Class sizeBetween 12 - 14 children are enrolled each day, led by two experienced educators
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity25 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Mayapple School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Mayapple School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
25 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1108445
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 2
  • 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 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “The center's procedures for administering medication shall include methods to prevent use of outdated medications. The Epi-Pen for child A had expired August 2025 and was still in the active/to be administered medication area with a current authorization to administer.”
  2. Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “Provide a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether he/she has ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth and whether he has been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth prior to hire. Staff #1 was newly hired and actively working without having a completed sworn statement at the time of inspection.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “National finger printing results must be completed prior to hire. Staff #1 was newly hired and actively working without having a completed finger print result at the time of inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff #3, who has been employed over 7 months has not yet completed the required 10 hour orientation course.”
  4. Aug 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “Provide a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether he/she has ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth and whether he has been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth prior to hire. Staff #1 was newly hired and actively working without having a completed sworn statement at the time of inspection.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “National finger printing results must be completed prior to hire. Staff #1 was newly hired and actively working without having a completed finger print result at the time of inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff #3, who has been employed over 7 months has not yet completed the required 10 hour orientation course.”
  5. Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. The tuberculosis screening on file for staff #1 was completed and dated over 2 years ago. There was no renewed screening on file.”
  7. Sep 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. The tuberculosis screening on file for staff #1 was completed and dated over 2 years ago. There was no renewed screening on file.”
  8. Mar 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Sep 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 7, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on review of staff files and discussions with staff the center failed to ensure that staff members have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 had a listed hire date of 08/2022 and there was no current central registry finding as required.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on review of staff files and discussions with staff the facility failed to ensure that staff obtain a renewed tuberculosis screening or test every two years. Evidence: 1. The tuberculosis statement on file for Staff #2 was dated 11/06/2019. 2. The tuberculosis statement on file for Staff #3 was dated 09/25/2019. These are to be renewed every 2 years.”
  5. Nov 7, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on review of staff files and discussions with staff the center failed to ensure that staff members have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 had a listed hire date of 08/2022 and there was no current central registry finding as required.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on review of staff files and discussions with staff the facility failed to ensure that staff obtain a renewed tuberculosis screening or test every two years. Evidence: 1. The tuberculosis statement on file for Staff #2 was dated 11/06/2019. 2. The tuberculosis statement on file for Staff #3 was dated 09/25/2019. These are to be renewed every 2 years.”
  6. Jun 7, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation, the center filed to meet the requirement for resilient surfacing Evidence: 1. There was no resilient surfacing at the end of the slides or at the bottom of the climbing wall. 2. There was a railroad tie in the fall zone of the log/branch climbing structure.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center did not meet this background check requirement. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 was hired 08/09/2021 and an out of state central registry check had not been completed.”
  7. Jun 7, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation, the center filed to meet the requirement for resilient surfacing Evidence: 1. There was no resilient surfacing at the end of the slides or at the bottom of the climbing wall. 2. There was a railroad tie in the fall zone of the log/branch climbing structure.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center did not meet this background check requirement. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 was hired 08/09/2021 and an out of state central registry check had not been completed.”
  8. Oct 6, 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 The Mayapple School

Is The Mayapple School licensed?

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

When was The Mayapple School last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Mayapple School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 5 of 9 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 The Mayapple School care for?

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

Does The Mayapple School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Mayapple School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Mayapple School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 818-6128 to ask.

What is The Mayapple School's phone number?

(540) 818-6128.

Where is The Mayapple School?

2895 Old Fort Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Michael Lutheran Church, 1.2 miles away.

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