The School Zone, Inc.
FOREST, VA·Child Day CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1639 Rustic Village Road, FOREST, VA, 24551
CityFOREST, VA 24551
CountyBEDFORD COUNTY
Phone(434) 525-2505
Operating details
Hours6:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Capacity137
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High3
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1639 Rustic Village Road, FOREST, VA, 24551, FOREST, VA 24551
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/11/2026
- High4
- Medium-High1
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 86/11/2026
8VAC20-780-560-M
No child shall be allowed to drink or eat while walking around. The inspector observed a child on the playground drinking from a cup while walking around the playground.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 85/20/2026
8VAC20-780-40-E
Centers shall be in compliance with the center's own policies and procedures required by these standards. The center's procedure for identifying where attending children are at all times states that children will never be left alone. Child 1 (age 5 years) was left alone when the child left the center alone and unsupervised for approximately 6 minutes.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 85/20/2026
8VAC20-780-340-A
When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On 5/19/2026, two staff were supervising 15 children (ages 4-5 years) and failed to ensure all children remained in the classroom. Child 1 (age 5 years) left the center unsupervised and walked near a neighboring business and along a busy four-lane road with a 45 mph speed limit and no pedestrian sidewalk. The road is where multiple cars and semitrucks travel. An employee from a nearby business observed the child walking in the grass alongside traffic and reported the child to the center. The center was unaware the child was missing until contacted by the employee. Due to the staff's lack of protection, Child 1 was unsupervised by the center staff for approximately six minutes.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 85/20/2026
8VAC20-780-340-F
Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 5/19/2026, Child 1 (age 5 years) walked away from the center, towards a busy road. Center staff did not have sight and sound supervision of Child 1 for approximately 6 minutes.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 85/20/2026
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
All staff who work directly with children shall have a current certification in CPR. Staff 1 did not have a certification in CPR that included an in-person competency demonstration.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 85/20/2026
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
All staff who work directly with children shall have a current certification in first aid. Staff 1 did not have a certification in first aid.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 84/23/2026
8VAC20-780-240-A
Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #4 has not yet completed this course which is overdue by 10 days.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$899/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Virginia run about $1,267/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Virginia by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: FOREST, BEDFORD COUNTY County
- Capacity: 137
- Type: Child Day Center
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