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Bedford Area Family Young Mens Christian Assoc -Thomas Jefferson

1255 Patriot Place, Forest, VA 24551
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days

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About Bedford Area Family Young Mens Christian Assoc -Thomas Jefferson

Bedford Area Family Young Mens Christian Assoc -Thomas Jefferson is a licensed child care center in Forest, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 70 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 17 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Bedford Area Family Young Mens Christian Assoc -Thomas Jefferson

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
70 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1074001
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 17 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 10
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1

For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

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  1. May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 18, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • 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 and out of state sex offender search from two states for Staff 1, who has been employed for 6 weeks.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Documentation for a negative TB screening was submitted for Staff #2 two days after working with children and Staff #3?s negative TB screening was submitted 9 days after working with children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “The center shall maintain a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan and shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. The allergy list was not dated.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “A written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction Child #2 did not have an updated allergy care plan for a diagnosed food allergy.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-540-E

      “The following non-medical emergency supplies shall be required: one working battery operated radio and flashlight in each building used by children. A working battery-operated radio was not available.”
    • 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 November 2025.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There were no physical examinations for Child #3 enrolled for 4 months.”
    • 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. There was no immunization in the record of Child #3 enrolled for 4 months.”
  4. Dec 18, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • 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 and out of state sex offender search from two states for Staff 1, who has been employed for 6 weeks.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Documentation for a negative TB screening was submitted for Staff #2 two days after working with children and Staff #3?s negative TB screening was submitted 9 days after working with children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “The center shall maintain a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan and shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. The allergy list was not dated.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “A written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction Child #2 did not have an updated allergy care plan for a diagnosed food allergy.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-540-E

      “The following non-medical emergency supplies shall be required: one working battery operated radio and flashlight in each building used by children. A working battery-operated radio was not available.”
    • 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 November 2025.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There were no physical examinations for Child #3 enrolled for 4 months.”
    • 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. There was no immunization in the record of Child #3 enrolled for 4 months.”
  5. May 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Repeat violation Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child 1, who had been enrolled for five months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-I

      “Prescription medication may be administered if the parent has completed a written authorization from a parent or guardian. There was no written parent/guardian or physician authorization to administer prescription medications to child 1.”
  6. May 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Repeat violation Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child 1, who had been enrolled for five months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-I

      “Prescription medication may be administered if the parent has completed a written authorization from a parent or guardian. There was no written parent/guardian or physician authorization to administer prescription medications to child 1.”
  7. Nov 18, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the cafeteria used for a classroom, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were cleaning chemicals on a cart in the cafeteria. These were accessible to the children.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff, except that staff need only be able to hear a child who is using the restroom. Children ages 5 and up were observed being sent to the restrooms by themselves. These children were out of sight and sound of the staff. The children were gone for approximately one to three minutes.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes after eating meals or snacks. Children were observed eating snack, children did not wash their hands or use a disposable wipe after the snack.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the cafeteria used for a classroom, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were cleaning chemicals on a cart in the cafeteria. These were accessible to the children.”
  8. Nov 18, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the cafeteria used for a classroom, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were cleaning chemicals on a cart in the cafeteria. These were accessible to the children.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff, except that staff need only be able to hear a child who is using the restroom. Children ages 5 and up were observed being sent to the restrooms by themselves. These children were out of sight and sound of the staff. The children were gone for approximately one to three minutes.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes after eating meals or snacks. Children were observed eating snack, children did not wash their hands or use a disposable wipe after the snack.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the cafeteria used for a classroom, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were cleaning chemicals on a cart in the cafeteria. These were accessible to the children.”
  9. Apr 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Based on review, the center failed to maintain documentation of the emergency evacuation drills. Evidence: There was no documentation of emergency drills on record for February and March of 2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-G

      “Based on review of medication, the center failed to ensure medication was labeled with child’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Evidence: Prescription medication for Child #5 was observed in a plastic bag in the medication box. There was no label on the medication.”
  10. Feb 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to ensure tuberculosis screening documentation shall be completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #1, with a hire date of 2/12/2024 had a tb screening on file with the date of 10/1/2023 during the inspection on 2/13/2024.”
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  1. Aug 31, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Based on record review, the center failed to ensure all information for staff was maintained on the site. Evidence: 1.There was no emergency information at the center for Staff 1, Staff 2, Staff 3 or Staff 4. All staff files were kept offsite. 2. Staff # 5 had a hire date of 05/27/2023 and did one of the two required reference was completed on 6/6/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on interview and review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that all staff had a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment, no more than 30 days prior to hire, and before coming in contact with children. Evidence: 1.Staff 1 started employment on 03/27/2023 and the TB test/screening was dated 4/6/2023. 2.Staff 2 started employment on 08/29/2023 and the TB test/screening was dated 4/28/2023. 3.Staff 3 started employment on 05/23/2023 and the TB test/screening was dated 6/10/2023. 4.Staff 4 started employment on 07/17/2023 and the TB test/screening was dated 6/15/2023.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on review of five staff records, the center failed to ensue that all new staff had the Virginia Department of Education ? Sponsored orientation course within the 90 calendar days. Evidence: Staff # 1 had a documented employment date of 3/27/2023. There was no documentation of the 10 hour Preservice Training in the record.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-245-J

      “Based on interview and observation, the center failed to ensure any child with emergency medications shall always be in the care of a staff member who is MAT certified. Evidence: Child 6 and 7 has emergency medication on site. Child 6 & 7 was at the center on 8/31/2023. There was no staff member present with MAT certification on 8/31/2023.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-C

      “Based on the observation, the center failed to ensure during the hours of operation, there always shall be on the premises one staff who meets the qualifications of program leader and an immediately available staff member, volunteer or other employee wo is at least 16 years of age, with direct means for communication between the two of them if there is an emergency. Evidence: On the day of the inspection there was no teacher qualified as program leader. Staff 1 stated the previous Program Lead left about two weeks ago and no one had been appointed.”
    • 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 immunizations required by the State Board of Health the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1.Child 3, with an enrollment date of 08/14/2023 did not contain documentation of immunizations 2. Child 4, with an enrollment date of 08/21/2023 did not contain documentation of immunizations. 3. Child 6, with an enrollment date of 08/14/2023 did not contain documentation of immunizations. 4. Child 7, with an unknown enrollment date, did not contain documentation of immunizations.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on review of five staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all required out of state background checks were obtained. Evidence: Staff 1 had a documented employment date of 03/27/2023. Staff 1 indicated on the sworn statement that they have lived outside of the state of Virginia in the past five years. An out of state child protective service findings was not in the record.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1.Children were observed coming in from the playground to use the restroom. Children were hiding in classrooms and in cafeteria from the teacher. 2. One child was left inside in the restroom during a bathroom break. Child was escorted back outside by Inspector. 3.Children were lining up to use the bathroom and get ready for outdoor play. Both teachers were in the hallway out of sight and sound of approximately 10 children left in the cafeteria where inspector was.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-5

      “Based on observation, the center failed to maintain the required staff-to-children ratio for school age eligible up to 9 years old. Evidence: At approximately 2:35 pm, 37 preschool children were in care under the supervision of two staff in the cafeteria. The youngest child was 4 years old. The ratio is one staff to 18 children. Three staff would be required.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Based on observation, the center failed to ensure children’s hands were washed with soap and running water or disposable wipe during the appropriate times. Evidence: Children were observed during snack. Children’s hands were not washed before or after the meal.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1.Child 6 had medication inside the first aid kit. The medication was not locked. The bag was on the table accessible to children. 2. Child 7 had medication inside the first aid kit. The medication was not locked. The bag was on the table accessible to children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Based on review, the center failed to maintain documentation of the emergency evacuation drills. Evidence: There was no documentation of emergency drills for review.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-560-J

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure tables shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding. Evidence: Children were observed during snack time. Tables were not cleaned or sanitized before or after the children had snack.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Based record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each enrolled child shall contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1.The record for Child 1 did not contain the following information: Previously attended child day centers. 2.The record for Child 3 did not contain the following information: Proof of ID within 7 days. 3.The record for Child 4 did not contain the following information: Previously attended child day center Emergency contacts name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Proof of ID within 7 days. 4.The record for Child 5 did not contain the following information: Previously attended child day center Proof of ID within 7 days. 5.The record for Child 6 did not contain the following information: Previously attended child day center Proof of ID within 7 days. 6. The record for Child 7 did not contain the following information: Date of Birth/ Age First day of attendance Parents name, address, and phone number Allergy to Food Doctor’s name and number Emergency contacts name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Names of persons authorized to pick up the child. Written agreements between the parent and the center. Proof of ID with 7 days”
  2. Aug 31, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Based on record review, the center failed to ensure all information for staff was maintained on the site. Evidence: 1.There was no emergency information at the center for Staff 1, Staff 2, Staff 3 or Staff 4. All staff files were kept offsite. 2. Staff # 5 had a hire date of 05/27/2023 and did one of the two required reference was completed on 6/6/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on interview and review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that all staff had a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment, no more than 30 days prior to hire, and before coming in contact with children. Evidence: 1.Staff 1 started employment on 03/27/2023 and the TB test/screening was dated 4/6/2023. 2.Staff 2 started employment on 08/29/2023 and the TB test/screening was dated 4/28/2023. 3.Staff 3 started employment on 05/23/2023 and the TB test/screening was dated 6/10/2023. 4.Staff 4 started employment on 07/17/2023 and the TB test/screening was dated 6/15/2023.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on review of five staff records, the center failed to ensue that all new staff had the Virginia Department of Education ? Sponsored orientation course within the 90 calendar days. Evidence: Staff # 1 had a documented employment date of 3/27/2023. There was no documentation of the 10 hour Preservice Training in the record.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-245-J

      “Based on interview and observation, the center failed to ensure any child with emergency medications shall always be in the care of a staff member who is MAT certified. Evidence: Child 6 and 7 has emergency medication on site. Child 6 & 7 was at the center on 8/31/2023. There was no staff member present with MAT certification on 8/31/2023.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-C

      “Based on the observation, the center failed to ensure during the hours of operation, there always shall be on the premises one staff who meets the qualifications of program leader and an immediately available staff member, volunteer or other employee wo is at least 16 years of age, with direct means for communication between the two of them if there is an emergency. Evidence: On the day of the inspection there was no teacher qualified as program leader. Staff 1 stated the previous Program Lead left about two weeks ago and no one had been appointed.”
    • 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 immunizations required by the State Board of Health the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1.Child 3, with an enrollment date of 08/14/2023 did not contain documentation of immunizations 2. Child 4, with an enrollment date of 08/21/2023 did not contain documentation of immunizations. 3. Child 6, with an enrollment date of 08/14/2023 did not contain documentation of immunizations. 4. Child 7, with an unknown enrollment date, did not contain documentation of immunizations.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on review of five staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all required out of state background checks were obtained. Evidence: Staff 1 had a documented employment date of 03/27/2023. Staff 1 indicated on the sworn statement that they have lived outside of the state of Virginia in the past five years. An out of state child protective service findings was not in the record.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1.Children were observed coming in from the playground to use the restroom. Children were hiding in classrooms and in cafeteria from the teacher. 2. One child was left inside in the restroom during a bathroom break. Child was escorted back outside by Inspector. 3.Children were lining up to use the bathroom and get ready for outdoor play. Both teachers were in the hallway out of sight and sound of approximately 10 children left in the cafeteria where inspector was.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-5

      “Based on observation, the center failed to maintain the required staff-to-children ratio for school age eligible up to 9 years old. Evidence: At approximately 2:35 pm, 37 preschool children were in care under the supervision of two staff in the cafeteria. The youngest child was 4 years old. The ratio is one staff to 18 children. Three staff would be required.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Based on observation, the center failed to ensure children’s hands were washed with soap and running water or disposable wipe during the appropriate times. Evidence: Children were observed during snack. Children’s hands were not washed before or after the meal.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1.Child 6 had medication inside the first aid kit. The medication was not locked. The bag was on the table accessible to children. 2. Child 7 had medication inside the first aid kit. The medication was not locked. The bag was on the table accessible to children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Based on review, the center failed to maintain documentation of the emergency evacuation drills. Evidence: There was no documentation of emergency drills for review.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-560-J

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure tables shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding. Evidence: Children were observed during snack time. Tables were not cleaned or sanitized before or after the children had snack.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Based record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each enrolled child shall contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1.The record for Child 1 did not contain the following information: Previously attended child day centers. 2.The record for Child 3 did not contain the following information: Proof of ID within 7 days. 3.The record for Child 4 did not contain the following information: Previously attended child day center Emergency contacts name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Proof of ID within 7 days. 4.The record for Child 5 did not contain the following information: Previously attended child day center Proof of ID within 7 days. 5.The record for Child 6 did not contain the following information: Previously attended child day center Proof of ID within 7 days. 6. The record for Child 7 did not contain the following information: Date of Birth/ Age First day of attendance Parents name, address, and phone number Allergy to Food Doctor’s name and number Emergency contacts name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Names of persons authorized to pick up the child. Written agreements between the parent and the center. Proof of ID with 7 days”
  3. Mar 6, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-1

      “Based on record review, the center failed to maintain a current CPR certificate for each staff member within the first 90 days. Evidence: Staff #3 had no record of a CPR certificate during the inspection. Staff #3 hire date was 10/1/2022.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-2

      “Based on record review, the center failed to maintain a current First Aid certificate for each staff member within the first 90 days. Evidence: Staff #3 had no record of a First Aid certificate during the inspection. Staff #3 hire date was 10/1/2022.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to obtain repeat background checks after 5 years. Staff # 1 did not have an updated Sworn statement on file. The last sworn statement was dated 8/15/2017. Staff #1 did not have an updated Central Registry on file. The last Central registry letter was dated 1/20/2017.”
  4. Mar 6, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-1

      “Based on record review, the center failed to maintain a current CPR certificate for each staff member within the first 90 days. Evidence: Staff #3 had no record of a CPR certificate during the inspection. Staff #3 hire date was 10/1/2022.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-2

      “Based on record review, the center failed to maintain a current First Aid certificate for each staff member within the first 90 days. Evidence: Staff #3 had no record of a First Aid certificate during the inspection. Staff #3 hire date was 10/1/2022.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to obtain repeat background checks after 5 years. Staff # 1 did not have an updated Sworn statement on file. The last sworn statement was dated 8/15/2017. Staff #1 did not have an updated Central Registry on file. The last Central registry letter was dated 1/20/2017.”
  5. Mar 6, 2023Visit3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-1

      “Based on record review, the center failed to maintain a current CPR certificate for each staff member within the first 90 days. Evidence: Staff #3 had no record of a CPR certificate during the inspection. Staff #3 hire date was 10/1/2022.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-2

      “Based on record review, the center failed to maintain a current First Aid certificate for each staff member within the first 90 days. Evidence: Staff #3 had no record of a First Aid certificate during the inspection. Staff #3 hire date was 10/1/2022.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to obtain repeat background checks after 5 years. Staff # 1 did not have an updated Sworn statement on file. The last sworn statement was dated 8/15/2017. Staff #1 did not have an updated Central Registry on file. The last Central registry letter was dated 1/20/2017.”
  6. Aug 23, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to renew the Central Registry check after expiration of 5 years. Evidence: Staff #1 last Central Registry was dated 01/15/2017. A new Central Registry check was not on file during the inspection on 08/23/2022.”
  7. Aug 23, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to renew the Central Registry check after expiration of 5 years. Evidence: Staff #1 last Central Registry was dated 01/15/2017. A new Central Registry check was not on file during the inspection on 08/23/2022.”
  8. Aug 23, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to renew the Central Registry check after expiration of 5 years. Evidence: Staff #1 last Central Registry was dated 01/15/2017. A new Central Registry check was not on file during the inspection on 08/23/2022.”
  9. Mar 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on an interview with the program director and a review of documents, the center failed to ensure that all persons who indicate on a sworn statement having lived outside of Virginia in the last five years, and who work alone with children, have completed all required background checks prior to employment. 1. There was no out-of-state sex offender background check conducted for staff #2 prior to the hire date of 12/13/21. 2. There was no out-of-state criminal history name check conducted for staff #2 prior to the hire date of 12/13/21. 3. There was no follow-up on a out-of-state child abuse and neglect search 45 days after sending the request to search for staff #2 with a hire date of 12/13/21.”

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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Is Bedford Area Family Young Mens Christian Assoc -Thomas Jefferson 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 Mens Christian Assoc -Thomas Jefferson last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bedford Area Family Young Mens Christian Assoc -Thomas Jefferson had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 8 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 Bedford Area Family Young Mens Christian Assoc -Thomas Jefferson care for?

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

Does Bedford Area Family Young Mens Christian Assoc -Thomas Jefferson accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bedford Area Family Young Mens Christian Assoc -Thomas Jefferson's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bedford Area Family Young Mens Christian Assoc -Thomas Jefferson cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 586-3483 to ask.

What is Bedford Area Family Young Mens Christian Assoc -Thomas Jefferson's phone number?

(540) 586-3483.

Where is Bedford Area Family Young Mens Christian Assoc -Thomas Jefferson?

1255 Patriot Place, Forest, VA 24551. The nearest other daycare we list is Forest United Methodist Church, 0.4 miles away.

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