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Altavista Area YMCA - Leesville Road

25 Lewis Way, Lynchburg, VA 24502
licensed capacity
128
open each week
5 days

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About Altavista Area YMCA - Leesville Road

Altavista Area YMCA - Leesville Road is a licensed child care center in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 128 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 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-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
128 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity128 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Altavista Area YMCA - Leesville Road has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Altavista Area YMCA - Leesville Road

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
128 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#598303
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 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 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 28, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff 2 updated screening was overdue by 5 days.”
  5. Aug 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff 2 updated screening was overdue by 5 days.”
  6. May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-540-E

      “The following non-medical emergency supplies shall be required: one working battery-operated radio in each building used by children. A working battery-operated radio was not available during the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. The immunization documents for child 1, who had been enrolled for approximately 5 months, was obtained 21 days after the child begin attending the center.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The was no documentation of a monthly practice evacuation drill for January 2025.”
  8. Feb 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-540-E

      “The following non-medical emergency supplies shall be required: one working battery-operated radio in each building used by children. A working battery-operated radio was not available during the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. The immunization documents for child 1, who had been enrolled for approximately 5 months, was obtained 21 days after the child begin attending the center.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The was no documentation of a monthly practice evacuation drill for January 2025.”
  9. Jul 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
  1. Feb 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review and staff interviews, the center failed to obtain a copy of a child abuse and neglect search from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Staff 3 has resided outside of the state of Virginia within the preceding five years. There was not an out of state child abuse and neglect registry check for Staff 3 from all states in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years available for review during the inspection. Provider submitted request on 09/01/2023 without a follow-up for results. The documented hire date in the Record for Staff 3 was 09/25/2023. Staff 1 and Staff 5 confirm this information was not available for review.”
  2. Feb 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review and staff interviews, the center failed to obtain a copy of a child abuse and neglect search from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Staff 3 has resided outside of the state of Virginia within the preceding five years. There was not an out of state child abuse and neglect registry check for Staff 3 from all states in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years available for review during the inspection. Provider submitted request on 09/01/2023 without a follow-up for results. The documented hire date in the Record for Staff 3 was 09/25/2023. Staff 1 and Staff 5 confirm this information was not available for review.”
  3. Jul 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observations and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: A blue bucket, containing a water, soap, bleach solution, was located on a shelf close to the windows in the cafeteria and was accessible to children. Staff 1 confirmed the contents of the blue bucket. Children were observed in the area during the inspection.”
  4. Jul 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observations and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: A blue bucket, containing a water, soap, bleach solution, was located on a shelf close to the windows in the cafeteria and was accessible to children. Staff 1 confirmed the contents of the blue bucket. Children were observed in the area during the inspection.”
  5. Jun 15, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Transportation

      8VAC20-780-580-I Complaint related: No

      “Based on observation and interviews, the center failed to ensure before leaving on a field trip, a schedule of the trip’s events and locations shall be posted and visible at the center. Evidence: At approximately 2:00 pm on 06/15/2023, no children or staff were located at the center. The note on the door read ? 6/15/23 We are on the playground playing with waterballoons! Call 434-xxx-xxxx?. The playground was vacant. The number provided was called. Staff 4 confirmed the children and staff were at Venue Theater in Lynchburg and would return at approximately 3:45pm. The information on the door did not accurately reflect the field trip location or schedule.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A Complaint related: No

      “Based on record review and interviews, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunization required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: The record for Child 5 indicated the first date of attendance as 06/05/2023. No immunization record was available for review. Staff 4 confirmed the immunization record was not available for review.”
  6. May 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-G

      “Based on observations and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that volunteers who work more than six hours per week shall receive training in the centers emergency policies and procedures within the first week of volunteering. Evidence: The record for Volunteer 1 did not contain evidence of training in the centers emergency policies and procedures. The record for Volunteer 1 contains an application date of 08/05/2022. The volunteer was observed volunteering during the inspection. Staff 1 confirmed Volunteer 1 volunteers ?most days? and approximately 10 hours per week.”
  7. May 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-G

      “Based on observations and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that volunteers who work more than six hours per week shall receive training in the centers emergency policies and procedures within the first week of volunteering. Evidence: The record for Volunteer 1 did not contain evidence of training in the centers emergency policies and procedures. The record for Volunteer 1 contains an application date of 08/05/2022. The volunteer was observed volunteering during the inspection. Staff 1 confirmed Volunteer 1 volunteers ?most days? and approximately 10 hours per week.”
  8. Oct 4, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: The most recent tuberculosis screening/test for Staff 3 was dated 06/05/2020. Staff 1 confirmed there was no follow-up screening/test for 2022 available for review.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on the record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to obtain a copy of a child abuse and neglect search and criminal record check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: The record for Staff 4 documented that Staff 4 has resided outside of the state of Virginia within the preceding five years. Staff 5 confirmed there was no out of state criminal record check from all of the states in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years available for review.”
  9. Oct 4, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: The most recent tuberculosis screening/test for Staff 3 was dated 06/05/2020. Staff 1 confirmed there was no follow-up screening/test for 2022 available for review.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on the record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to obtain a copy of a child abuse and neglect search and criminal record check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: The record for Staff 4 documented that Staff 4 has resided outside of the state of Virginia within the preceding five years. Staff 5 confirmed there was no out of state criminal record check from all of the states in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years available for review.”
  10. Mar 24, 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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Questions about Altavista Area YMCA - Leesville Road

Is Altavista Area YMCA - Leesville Road licensed?

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

When was Altavista Area YMCA - Leesville Road last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Altavista Area YMCA - Leesville Road had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 6 of 12 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 Altavista Area YMCA - Leesville Road care for?

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

Does Altavista Area YMCA - Leesville Road accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Altavista Area YMCA - Leesville Road's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Altavista Area YMCA - Leesville Road cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 369-9622 to ask.

What is Altavista Area YMCA - Leesville Road's phone number?

(434) 369-9622.

Where is Altavista Area YMCA - Leesville Road?

25 Lewis Way, Lynchburg, VA 24502. The nearest other daycare we list is Caterpillar Clubhouse #4, 0.1 miles away.

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