Great Commission Garden of Prayer Church
800 North Main Street, Rocky Mount, VA
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Franklin County YMCA - School-Age is a licensed child care center in Rocky Mount, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 175 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 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 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 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 | 175 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Franklin County YMCA - School-Age has not listed its tuition.
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 12 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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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child 1, enrolled more than 4 months, had an incomplete physical in the record; It was not signed by a physician.”
8VAC20-780-350-C
“When the children are in ongoing mixed aged groups, the staff-to-children ratio / group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. The center has an ongoing mixed group (4yrs-10yrs), where the staff-to-child ratio is 1:10. The classroom was out of ratio by up to 5 children for approximately 5-10 minutes.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. The storage closet was unlocked and had cleaning products. The closet was accessible to the children.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall be kept for each staff person that contain all of the required information. The records for Staff 1, Staff 2, and Staff 3 were missing documentation to demonstrate the individual possess the education required by the job position.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the date of the last screening. Staff 4 was required to submit a follow-up TB screening by 5/2/24. TB for Staff 4 was overdue by over 11month.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Staff shall complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation training course within 90 days of hire. Staff 3, who has been employed for more than 10 months, has not completed the VDOE sponsored orientation training.”
8VAC20-780-340-I
“Staff shall greet each child upon arrival at the center. Three middle school-aged children were dropped off at the front door to the center via public school transportation and then walked into the gymnasium where the afterschool program is located without staff supervision. The children were not greeted upon their arrival to the center.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening must be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. There was no documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening in the record for Staff 5, who was working on 04/08/2025 and has been employed for more than 2 months.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The updated TB screening for Staff 1 was overdue by one month. The updated TB screening for Staff 2 was overdue by one month.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. On 04/08/2025, there were 12 children present but only 11 were marked present on the attendance record.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Staff shall complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation training course within 90 days of hire. Staff 3, who has been employed for more than 10 months, has not completed the VDOE sponsored orientation training.”
8VAC20-780-340-I
“Staff shall greet each child upon arrival at the center. Three middle school-aged children were dropped off at the front door to the center via public school transportation and then walked into the gymnasium where the afterschool program is located without staff supervision. The children were not greeted upon their arrival to the center.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening must be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. There was no documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening in the record for Staff 5, who was working on 04/08/2025 and has been employed for more than 2 months.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The updated TB screening for Staff 1 was overdue by one month. The updated TB screening for Staff 2 was overdue by one month.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. On 04/08/2025, there were 12 children present but only 11 were marked present on the attendance record.”
8VAC20-780-510-N
“Centers shall keep a record of medication given to children. There is no record of the administration of Medication 1 after 09/19/2024; Medication 1 is administered daily by center staff.”
8VAC20-780-510-N
“Centers shall keep a record of medication given to children. There is no record of the administration of Medication 1 after 09/19/2024; Medication 1 is administered daily by center staff.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain two emergency contacts and have this information in a child's record. EVIDENCE: The record for Child 2 has only one emergency contact, and two are required.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain two emergency contacts and have this information in a child's record. EVIDENCE: The record for Child 2 has only one emergency contact, and two are required.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on record review, the center failed to have medication picked up or disposed of within 14 days of the authorization to administer it expired. EVIDENCE: Authorization to administer Medication 1 to Child 1 expired on 2/14/2023, and the medication was still in the center on the day of the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that a staff person completed the VDOE-sponsored orientation course (10 hour pre-service) within 90 days of employment. EVIDENCE: Staff 5 began employment on 5/20/2022 and the is no documentation so support that the VDOE-sponsored orientation course (10 hour pre-service) has been completed.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain the results of a Central Registry search for a new staff person by the end of the 30th day of employment. EVIDENCE: Staff 3 began employment on 5/23/2022. The Central Registry search results were obtained on 8/21/2022. Staff 6 stated they did not follow up with Central Registry to see why there was a delay in getting the results.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on record review, the center failed to have medication picked up or disposed of within 14 days of the authorization to administer it expired. EVIDENCE: Authorization to administer Medication 1 to Child 1 expired on 2/14/2023, and the medication was still in the center on the day of the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that a staff person completed the VDOE-sponsored orientation course (10 hour pre-service) within 90 days of employment. EVIDENCE: Staff 5 began employment on 5/20/2022 and the is no documentation so support that the VDOE-sponsored orientation course (10 hour pre-service) has been completed.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain the results of a Central Registry search for a new staff person by the end of the 30th day of employment. EVIDENCE: Staff 3 began employment on 5/23/2022. The Central Registry search results were obtained on 8/21/2022. Staff 6 stated they did not follow up with Central Registry to see why there was a delay in getting the results.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to obtain the finding from a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff 6 contained a documented hire date of 08/24/2022; the date on the findings from the search of the central registry was 10/05/2022.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to obtain the finding from a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff 6 contained a documented hire date of 08/24/2022; the date on the findings from the search of the central registry was 10/05/2022.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to obtain the finding from a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff 3 contained a documented hire date of 03/11/2022. There were no findings from the search of the central registry available for review.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to obtain the finding from a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff 3 contained a documented hire date of 03/11/2022. There were no findings from the search of the central registry available for review.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that a person must not be employed until the agency has the person’s completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: The record for Staff 2 contained a documented hire date of 03/04/2020; the sworn statement was dated 03/17/2020.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review and discussion with staff, 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 completion of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia. Evidence: The record for Staff 3 contained a documented hire date of 11/10/2021; the eligibility letter was dated 11/12/2021.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and discussion, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: The record for Staff 1 did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment; and health information as required by 8VAC20-780-160. The documented date of hire for Staff 1 was 09/13/2021.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that a person must not be employed until the agency has the person’s completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: The record for Staff 2 contained a documented hire date of 03/04/2020; the sworn statement was dated 03/17/2020.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review and discussion with staff, 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 completion of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia. Evidence: The record for Staff 3 contained a documented hire date of 11/10/2021; the eligibility letter was dated 11/12/2021.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and discussion, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: The record for Staff 1 did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment; and health information as required by 8VAC20-780-160. The documented date of hire for Staff 1 was 09/13/2021.”
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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 April 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 7 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.
175, 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, 6:00 AM 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.
235 Technology Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. The nearest other daycare we list is Franklin County YMCA - Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.