STEP Inc.- Rocky Mount
200 Dent Street, Rocky Mount, VA
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Franklin County YMCA- Ferrum Elementary is a licensed child care center in Ferrum, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 73 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 2:00 PM 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 | 73 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Franklin County YMCA- Ferrum Elementary has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 3 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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22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent sworn statement and central registry check for Staff #1 was received by 6 months after expiration. The most recent criminal history check for Staff #1 was received 6 months after expiration. The most recent central registry check for Staff #1 was overdue by 9 months.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent sworn statement and central registry check for Staff #1 was received by 6 months after expiration. The most recent criminal history check for Staff #1 was received 6 months after expiration. The most recent central registry check for Staff #1 was overdue by 9 months.”
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 3.”
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 3.”
8VAC20-780-245-J-3
“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: There were 3 children with emergency medication on site. There was no staff member present with MAT certification on 5/16/2024.”
8VAC20-780-245-J-3
“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: There were 3 children with emergency medication on site. There was no staff member present with MAT certification on 5/16/2024.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to have some required information in a child’s file. EVIDENCE: The registration for Child 1 was missing the physician’s phone number.”
8VAC20-780-340-D
“Based on record review and interviews, the center failed to have a qualified program leader or director in each group of children. EVIDENCE: Neither of the two staff on the site were qualified to be program leaders or directors. The records for Staff 1 and 2 had no proof of education. Staff 2 had insufficient training to qualify as a program lead. This was confirmed by Staff 1 and 2 during the onsite inspection, and by Staff 3 during the offsite staff record review.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to have some required information in a child’s file. EVIDENCE: The registration for Child 1 was missing the physician’s phone number.”
8VAC20-780-340-D
“Based on record review and interviews, the center failed to have a qualified program leader or director in each group of children. EVIDENCE: Neither of the two staff on the site were qualified to be program leaders or directors. The records for Staff 1 and 2 had no proof of education. Staff 2 had insufficient training to qualify as a program lead. This was confirmed by Staff 1 and 2 during the onsite inspection, and by Staff 3 during the offsite staff record review.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to provide an annual fire inspection report. Evidence: Upon review of annual reports, Inspector observed an expired fire inspection the day of the inspection. The fire inspection expired on 09/01/2022.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to provide an annual fire inspection report. Evidence: Upon review of annual reports, Inspector observed an expired fire inspection the day of the inspection. The fire inspection expired on 09/01/2022.”
8VAC20-780-200-A
“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that a qualified program director shall be regularly present at least 50% of the time. Evidence: Staff 2 was identified as the Program Director; Neither Staff 1 nor Staff 2 meet the Program Director qualification.”
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 tuberculosis screening a follow-up tuberculosis screening is obtained. Evidence: The most recent tuberculosis screening for Staff 1 was dated 01/29/2020; there was not a 2022 follow-up screening.”
8VAC20-780-510-F
“Based on medication review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that the medication authorization shall be available to staff during the entire time it is effective. Evidence: The medication authorization forms for Medication 1 and Medication 2 were not available for review during the 03/01/2022 inspection.”
8VAC20-780-200-A
“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that a qualified program director shall be regularly present at least 50% of the time. Evidence: Staff 2 was identified as the Program Director; Neither Staff 1 nor Staff 2 meet the Program Director qualification.”
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 tuberculosis screening a follow-up tuberculosis screening is obtained. Evidence: The most recent tuberculosis screening for Staff 1 was dated 01/29/2020; there was not a 2022 follow-up screening.”
8VAC20-780-510-F
“Based on medication review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that the medication authorization shall be available to staff during the entire time it is effective. Evidence: The medication authorization forms for Medication 1 and Medication 2 were not available for review during the 03/01/2022 inspection.”
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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 June 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 6 of 7 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.
73, 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, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 489-9622 to ask.
(540) 489-9622.
660 Ferrum School Rd., Ferrum, VA 24088. The nearest other daycare we list is Franklin County YMCA - Callaway, 6.3 miles away.