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White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Alleghany Highlands Young Men's Christian Association - West is a licensed child care center in Covington, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 133 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 133 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Alleghany Highlands Young Men's Christian Association - West has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 14, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all
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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8VAC20-780-570-E
“Infant bottles with prepared infant formula, shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. In the infant room refrigerator, an infant bottle containing infant formula was not dated nor labeled with the child's name.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof plastic-lined storage system that is foot-operated; used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. In the infant classroom, the foot operated trash can used for disposable diapers was broken. The foot pedal used to open the lid of the can, was inoperable.”
8VAC20-780-270-C
“In inside areas occupied by children, the temperature shall be maintained no lower than 68 degrees F. The temperature in classroom 106 was 64 degrees F.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition. Two bookshelves in the infant classroom were not securely assembled causing pinching hazards at the corners of each shelf.”
8VAC20-780-270-C
“In inside areas occupied by children, the temperature shall be maintained no lower than 68 degrees F. The temperature in classroom 106 was 64 degrees F.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition. Two bookshelves in the infant classroom were not securely assembled causing pinching hazards at the corners of each shelf.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on inspection, the Center failed to maintain areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, in a clean, safe and operable condition. EVIDENCE: 1. Ceramic tiled floors in multiple classrooms were excessively stained with dirt. 2. Cinder blocked walls in multiple classrooms were stained with dirt; paint was worn and dingy 3. Unlocked storage cabinet underneath the sink in room 106 contained a hazardardous sticky mouse trap that was accessible to the children in care. 4. Bookcase in room 102 had splintered wood surface and edges. 5. Window blind cords in room 106 were accessible to the children in care causing a strangulation hazard. 6. Foam border on 3 toy shelves in the infant classroom were torn; pieces of the foam hazardous to the infant in care.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on inspection, the Center failed to maintain areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, in a clean, safe and operable condition. EVIDENCE: 1. Ceramic tiled floors in multiple classrooms were excessively stained with dirt. 2. Cinder blocked walls in multiple classrooms were stained with dirt; paint was worn and dingy 3. Unlocked storage cabinet underneath the sink in room 106 contained a hazardardous sticky mouse trap that was accessible to the children in care. 4. Bookcase in room 102 had splintered wood surface and edges. 5. Window blind cords in room 106 were accessible to the children in care causing a strangulation hazard. 6. Foam border on 3 toy shelves in the infant classroom were torn; pieces of the foam hazardous to the infant in care.”
8VAC20-780-520-C
“Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to ensure over-the-counter topical ointment is labeled with the child's name. EVIDENCE: In the infant classroom, Licensing Inspector observed multiple tubes of diaper ointment that was not labeled with the name of the child.”
8VAC20-780-130-E
“Based on record review, the Licensee failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. EVIDENCE: Record for Child #5 did not include updated immunization documentation. Last immunization documents were completed 4/04/2022; date of enrollment 1/21/2022.”
8VAC20-780-520-C
“Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to ensure over-the-counter topical ointment is labeled with the child's name. EVIDENCE: In the infant classroom, Licensing Inspector observed multiple tubes of diaper ointment that was not labeled with the name of the child.”
8VAC20-780-130-E
“Based on record review, the Licensee failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. EVIDENCE: Record for Child #5 did not include updated immunization documentation. Last immunization documents were completed 4/04/2022; date of enrollment 1/21/2022.”
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White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on January 14, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 5 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.
133, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 965-9622 to ask.
(540) 965-9622.
515 E. Pine Street, Covington, VA 24426. The nearest other daycare we list is First Presbyterian Church - Covington, 0.6 miles away.