Tree of Life Ministries
2812 Greenview Drive, Lynchburg, VA
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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.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 125 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Altavista Area YMCA -Tomahawk Elementary has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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8VAC20-780-60-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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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 .”
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.”
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 .”
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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 August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
125, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 369-6842 to ask.
(434) 369-6842.
155 Bee Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502. The nearest other daycare we list is Tree of Life Ministries, 0.3 miles away.