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Alleghany Highlands Young Men's Christian Association - West

515 E. Pine Street, Covington, VA 244264.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
133
open each week
5 days

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About Alleghany Highlands Young Men's Christian Association - West

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.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts 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
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
133 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 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 capacity133 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Alleghany Highlands Young Men's Christian Association - West has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Alleghany Highlands Young Men's Christian Association - West

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
133 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1106844
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Summary

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

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • 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. Jan 14, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  2. Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
  5. Oct 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
  6. Apr 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
  7. Apr 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
  8. Sep 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  9. Sep 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  10. Feb 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Feb 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 24, 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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Questions about Alleghany Highlands Young Men's Christian Association - West

Is Alleghany Highlands Young Men's Christian Association - West licensed?

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

When was Alleghany Highlands Young Men's Christian Association - West last inspected?

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.

Has Alleghany Highlands Young Men's Christian Association - West had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Alleghany Highlands Young Men's Christian Association - West care for?

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

Does Alleghany Highlands Young Men's Christian Association - West accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Alleghany Highlands Young Men's Christian Association - West's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Alleghany Highlands Young Men's Christian Association - West cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 965-9622 to ask.

What is Alleghany Highlands Young Men's Christian Association - West's phone number?

(540) 965-9622.

Where is Alleghany Highlands Young Men's Christian Association - West?

515 E. Pine Street, Covington, VA 24426. The nearest other daycare we list is First Presbyterian Church - Covington, 0.6 miles away.

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