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Altavista Area YMCA -Tomahawk Elementary

155 Bee Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502
licensed capacity
125
open each week
5 days

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About Altavista Area YMCA -Tomahawk Elementary

Altavista Area YMCA -Tomahawk Elementary is a licensed child care center in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 125 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
125 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity125 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Altavista Area YMCA -Tomahawk Elementary has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Altavista Area YMCA -Tomahawk Elementary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
125 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#598257
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • 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. Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all the required information. The records for Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 enrolled one month, were each missing several of the required components.”
  3. Oct 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-J-3

      “Any child for whom emergency medications have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member who meets the requirements of medication administration training. On 10/29/2025 for 12 minutes, Child #5, who has been prescribed emergency medication, was not in the care of a staff member that meets the requirements of medication administration training.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for Staff #1, who has been employed 2 years and was working with children at the time of the inspection.”
  4. Oct 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-J-3

      “Any child for whom emergency medications have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member who meets the requirements of medication administration training. On 10/29/2025 for 12 minutes, Child #5, who has been prescribed emergency medication, was not in the care of a staff member that meets the requirements of medication administration training.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for Staff #1, who has been employed 2 years and was working with children at the time of the inspection.”
  5. Feb 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child 4 and Child 5 was missing the following required components: First date of attendance.”
  6. Feb 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child 4 and Child 5 was missing the following required components: First date of attendance.”
  7. Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Sep 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  2. Sep 20, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on record review and staff 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: 1.The record for Child 4 documented the first date of attendance as 08/16/2023. The immunization record was dated 08/28/2023. 2.The record for Child 5 documented the first date of attendance as 08/16/2023. No immunization record was available for review. Staff 1 confirmed no immunization record was available for review.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each enrolled child contains all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: The record for Child 1 did not contain the following information: name address and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached (both designated people were parents) and written agreements between the parent and the center.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-G

      “Based on medication review and staff interviews, the center failed to medication shall be labeled with child’s name, the name of the medication and dosage amount, and time to times to be given. Evidence: The label on Medication 1 stated ?Please see attached for detailed directions?. No dosage amount or time(s) to be given was on label. Staff 1 confirmed that no detailed directions were available.”
  3. Sep 20, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on record review and staff 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: 1.The record for Child 4 documented the first date of attendance as 08/16/2023. The immunization record was dated 08/28/2023. 2.The record for Child 5 documented the first date of attendance as 08/16/2023. No immunization record was available for review. Staff 1 confirmed no immunization record was available for review.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each enrolled child contains all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: The record for Child 1 did not contain the following information: name address and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached (both designated people were parents) and written agreements between the parent and the center.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-G

      “Based on medication review and staff interviews, the center failed to medication shall be labeled with child’s name, the name of the medication and dosage amount, and time to times to be given. Evidence: The label on Medication 1 stated ?Please see attached for detailed directions?. No dosage amount or time(s) to be given was on label. Staff 1 confirmed that no detailed directions were available.”
  4. Mar 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-430-K

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure provision shall be made for an individual place for each child’s belongings. Evidence: Approximately 12 book bags and 8 jackets/coats were observed lying on the floor around the cafeteria table next to the door.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-4

      “Based on observation, interviews with staff and record review, the center failed to ensure that the required staff to child ratio for children ages 3 years up to school age eligible, 1 staff for every 10 children, shall be maintained. Evidence: 1. There were 21 children, ages 4 years to 12 years, observed in the purple group with 1 staff member. Staff 3 and 4 and a record review confirmed the age of children. Child 3 was determined to be 4 years old. The required staff ratio for this group of children was 1:10 2. There were 38 children, ages 4 years to 12 years, and 3 staff observed on the playground as one group of children. The required staff ratio for this group of children was 1:10 .”
  5. Mar 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-430-K

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure provision shall be made for an individual place for each child’s belongings. Evidence: Approximately 12 book bags and 8 jackets/coats were observed lying on the floor around the cafeteria table next to the door.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-4

      “Based on observation, interviews with staff and record review, the center failed to ensure that the required staff to child ratio for children ages 3 years up to school age eligible, 1 staff for every 10 children, shall be maintained. Evidence: 1. There were 21 children, ages 4 years to 12 years, observed in the purple group with 1 staff member. Staff 3 and 4 and a record review confirmed the age of children. Child 3 was determined to be 4 years old. The required staff ratio for this group of children was 1:10 2. There were 38 children, ages 4 years to 12 years, and 3 staff observed on the playground as one group of children. The required staff ratio for this group of children was 1:10 .”
  6. Aug 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 22, 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 -Tomahawk Elementary

Is Altavista Area YMCA -Tomahawk Elementary licensed?

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

When was Altavista Area YMCA -Tomahawk Elementary last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Altavista Area YMCA -Tomahawk Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 5 of 10 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 -Tomahawk Elementary care for?

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

Does Altavista Area YMCA -Tomahawk Elementary accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Altavista Area YMCA -Tomahawk Elementary'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 -Tomahawk Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 369-6842 to ask.

What is Altavista Area YMCA -Tomahawk Elementary's phone number?

(434) 369-6842.

Where is Altavista Area YMCA -Tomahawk Elementary?

155 Bee Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502. The nearest other daycare we list is Tree of Life Ministries, 0.3 miles away.

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