Bedford Area Family Young Men's Christian Association
1111 Turnpike Road, Bedford, VA
Bedford Area Family Young Men's Christian Assoc - Early Learning
- licensed capacity
- 56
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Bedford Area Family Young Men's Christian Assoc - Early Learning
Bedford Area Family Young Men's Christian Assoc - Early Learning is a licensed child care center in Bedford, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 56 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
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 18 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 56 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 56 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bedford Area Family Young Men's Christian Assoc - Early Learning has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Bedford Area Family Young Men's Christian Assoc - Early Learning
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 56 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #1109508
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 12 visits · 18 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Food and nutrition 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 13, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #2, who is working with children, had a course certificate on file that was completed 2 months after the required timeframe. Staff #3, who is working with children, had a course certificate on file that was completed 2 months after the required timeframe.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the junior’s classroom, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were in an unlocked cabinet in the children’s bathroom, out of reach of children.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Cots used by children other than infants during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. In the junior’s class, there were 2 cots that did not have a top sheet. In the toddler class there were no top sheets on any of the cots in the class. Children were observed on these cots.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Repeat violation Diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the system during disposal. In the toddler room, the trashcan used for diapering had a swinging lid on it. This would cause the diaper or staff’s had to touch during disposal.”
Nov 13, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #2, who is working with children, had a course certificate on file that was completed 2 months after the required timeframe. Staff #3, who is working with children, had a course certificate on file that was completed 2 months after the required timeframe.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the junior’s classroom, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were in an unlocked cabinet in the children’s bathroom, out of reach of children.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Cots used by children other than infants during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. In the junior’s class, there were 2 cots that did not have a top sheet. In the toddler class there were no top sheets on any of the cots in the class. Children were observed on these cots.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Repeat violation Diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the system during disposal. In the toddler room, the trashcan used for diapering had a swinging lid on it. This would cause the diaper or staff’s had to touch during disposal.”
Mar 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Staff shall wash hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. In the toddler classroom, staff did not wash hands before or after changing each child’s diaper.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Repeat violation Diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the system during disposal. In the pre-K room, there were diapers in a trashcan with no lid. The teacher said she did not have a foot operated diapering system.”
Mar 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Staff shall wash hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. In the toddler classroom, staff did not wash hands before or after changing each child’s diaper.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Repeat violation Diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the system during disposal. In the pre-K room, there were diapers in a trashcan with no lid. The teacher said she did not have a foot operated diapering system.”
- Oct 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-570-C
“Based on review and interview, the center failed to ensure that the record of each child’s feeding schedules. Evidence: In the infant class, there were no child feeding schedules available to staff.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to ensure when food is brought from home the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: In classrooms #3 and #4, the children’s lunchboxes were in a tote. Some of the lunchboxes did not have names and there was no date on any of the lunches.”
Apr 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-570-C
“Based on review and interview, the center failed to ensure that the record of each child’s feeding schedules. Evidence: In the infant class, there were no child feeding schedules available to staff.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to ensure when food is brought from home the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: In classrooms #3 and #4, the children’s lunchboxes were in a tote. Some of the lunchboxes did not have names and there was no date on any of the lunches.”
Dec 18, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-410-1
“Based on staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that actions towards children that are forbidden by the standards (physical punishment, striking a child, roughly handling, or shaking a child) are not used at the center. Evidence: 1.Staff 2 stated that she observed looking through the observation window of the classroom door, and witnessed Staff 1 standing over the child back. Staff 1 then pushed the child’s head into the carpet. Staff 1 then grabbed the child by both arms lifting the child to their face and scream ? DO NOT SPIT?. 2 Staff 2 stated they went into the class to talk to the staff member about what they witnessed. Staff 2 stated Staff 1 stated ?your right, I was frustrated, and he was spitting?.”
Show 5 earlier visits
Dec 8, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure when food is brought from home the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: In the toddler class children’s lunchboxes were hanging on hooks under cubbies. Some food had been put in the children’s cubbies, while other food was left in the lunchboxes. These lunchboxes were not labeled with name or dates.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure disposable diapering shall be in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand not the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: In the early Pre-K class, the diapering pale would not close granting access to children.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Repeat Violation Based on record review, the center failed to ensure each staff member has a documented TB test or screening submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff #1 has a hire date of 7/3/2023 had a tb screening dated 9/14/2023 Staff #2 has a hire date of 5/22/2023, had a tb screening dated 9/20/2023. Staff #3 has a hire date of 7/3/2023, had a tb screening dated 10/18/2023. Staff #4, has a hire date of 7/31/2023, had a tb screening dated 11/29/2023. Staff #5 has a hire date of 7/3/2023, had a tb screening dated 1/28/2023.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that no person shall be hired for compensated employment prior to the facility obtaining an employment eligibility letter upon the competition of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia. Evidence: Staff #4, hire date of 7/31/2023 had an fingerprint eligibility letter on record dating 10/10/2023 during the inspection on 12/8/2023.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure all caregivers shall have a current certification in first aid within 90 days of employment or subsidy vendor approval. Evidence: Staff #4 who has a hire date of 7/31/2023, had no record of a current certification in first aid during the inspection on 12/8/2023.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure all caregivers shall have a current certification in first aid within 90 days of employment or subsidy vendor approval. Evidence: Staff #4 who has a hire date of 7/31/2023, had no record of a current certification in first aid during the inspection on 12/8/2023.”
8VAC20-780-570-H
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that baby food not consumed during that feeding by an infant may be used by that same infant later in the same day, provided that the food is not served out of the baby jar and is dated and stored in the refrigerator. Evidence: In the infant classroom, there was an unlabeled container of opened baby food in the refrigerator. Staff #6 stated that a child had been fed out of the container of food earlier that day.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure all caregivers shall have a current Certification in cardiopulmonary Resuscitation within 90 days of employment or subsidy vendor approval. Evidence: Staff #4has a hire date of 7/31/2023, had no record of a current Certification in cardiopulmonary Resuscitation during the inspection on 12/08/2023.”
8VAC20-780-560-M
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that no child shall be allowed to drink or eat while walking around. Evidence: In the toddler classroom a child was observed walking around drinking a bottle.”
Dec 8, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure when food is brought from home the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: In the toddler class children’s lunchboxes were hanging on hooks under cubbies. Some food had been put in the children’s cubbies, while other food was left in the lunchboxes. These lunchboxes were not labeled with name or dates.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure disposable diapering shall be in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand not the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: In the early Pre-K class, the diapering pale would not close granting access to children.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Repeat Violation Based on record review, the center failed to ensure each staff member has a documented TB test or screening submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff #1 has a hire date of 7/3/2023 had a tb screening dated 9/14/2023 Staff #2 has a hire date of 5/22/2023, had a tb screening dated 9/20/2023. Staff #3 has a hire date of 7/3/2023, had a tb screening dated 10/18/2023. Staff #4, has a hire date of 7/31/2023, had a tb screening dated 11/29/2023. Staff #5 has a hire date of 7/3/2023, had a tb screening dated 1/28/2023.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that no person shall be hired for compensated employment prior to the facility obtaining an employment eligibility letter upon the competition of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia. Evidence: Staff #4, hire date of 7/31/2023 had an fingerprint eligibility letter on record dating 10/10/2023 during the inspection on 12/8/2023.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure all caregivers shall have a current certification in first aid within 90 days of employment or subsidy vendor approval. Evidence: Staff #4 who has a hire date of 7/31/2023, had no record of a current certification in first aid during the inspection on 12/8/2023.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure all caregivers shall have a current certification in first aid within 90 days of employment or subsidy vendor approval. Evidence: Staff #4 who has a hire date of 7/31/2023, had no record of a current certification in first aid during the inspection on 12/8/2023.”
8VAC20-780-570-H
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that baby food not consumed during that feeding by an infant may be used by that same infant later in the same day, provided that the food is not served out of the baby jar and is dated and stored in the refrigerator. Evidence: In the infant classroom, there was an unlabeled container of opened baby food in the refrigerator. Staff #6 stated that a child had been fed out of the container of food earlier that day.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure all caregivers shall have a current Certification in cardiopulmonary Resuscitation within 90 days of employment or subsidy vendor approval. Evidence: Staff #4has a hire date of 7/31/2023, had no record of a current Certification in cardiopulmonary Resuscitation during the inspection on 12/08/2023.”
8VAC20-780-560-M
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that no child shall be allowed to drink or eat while walking around. Evidence: In the toddler classroom a child was observed walking around drinking a bottle.”
Aug 10, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure each staff member has a documented TB test or screening every two years. Evidence: Staff #4 was working day of inspection on 8/9/2023. Staff #1 had a TB screening dated 08/10/2020.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1.In the Early Pre-K room there were hazardous chemicals unlocked over the sink. 2.In the adjoining infant/ toddler bathroom there was a Swiffer with the chemicals attached to the cleaning device. The doors to both rooms were unlocked.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, the center failed to label infant bottle containing prepared infant formula with the child’s name and date. Evidence: In the infant room fridge, Inspector observed two infant bottle containing prepared formula. Bottles were not labeled with a child’s name or date.”
8VAC20-780-245-L
“Based on record review and staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that there shall be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: There was not a staff member on duty that had obtained instruction in performing the daily health observation of children during the 08/10/2023 inspection.”
Aug 10, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure each staff member has a documented TB test or screening every two years. Evidence: Staff #4 was working day of inspection on 8/9/2023. Staff #1 had a TB screening dated 08/10/2020.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1.In the Early Pre-K room there were hazardous chemicals unlocked over the sink. 2.In the adjoining infant/ toddler bathroom there was a Swiffer with the chemicals attached to the cleaning device. The doors to both rooms were unlocked.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, the center failed to label infant bottle containing prepared infant formula with the child’s name and date. Evidence: In the infant room fridge, Inspector observed two infant bottle containing prepared formula. Bottles were not labeled with a child’s name or date.”
8VAC20-780-245-L
“Based on record review and staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that there shall be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: There was not a staff member on duty that had obtained instruction in performing the daily health observation of children during the 08/10/2023 inspection.”
Jun 12, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-540-C
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure the required first aid kits shall include the minimum. Evidence: The first aid kit for the center was missing tweezers, thermometer, and First Aid book/manual.”
8VAC20-780-550-C
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to provide emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedure, or maps shall be posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children in the building. Evidence: During the inspection, the provider did not have emergency evacuation, shelter in place procedures or maps posted in the center.”
8VAC20-780-550-I
“Based on observation, the center failed to provide a 911 or local dial number for police, fire and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center shall be posted in a visible place at each telephone. Evidence: During the inspection, provider did not have emergency services numbers posted anywhere in the center.”
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FAQ
Questions about Bedford Area Family Young Men's Christian Assoc - Early Learning
Is Bedford Area Family Young Men's Christian Assoc - Early Learning licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Bedford Area Family Young Men's Christian Assoc - Early Learning last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bedford Area Family Young Men's Christian Assoc - Early Learning had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 9 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 Bedford Area Family Young Men's Christian Assoc - Early Learning care for?
56, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Bedford Area Family Young Men's Christian Assoc - Early Learning accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bedford Area Family Young Men's Christian Assoc - Early Learning'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 Bedford Area Family Young Men's Christian Assoc - Early Learning cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 425-0687 to ask.
What is Bedford Area Family Young Men's Christian Assoc - Early Learning's phone number?
(540) 425-0687.
Where is Bedford Area Family Young Men's Christian Assoc - Early Learning?
1102 Turnpike Road, Bedford, VA 24523. The nearest other daycare we list is Bedford Area Family Young Men's Christian Association, under 0.1 miles away.