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Lynchburg Community Action Group-Diamond Hill

805 15th Street, Lynchburg, VA 245045.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
30
open each week
5 days

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About Lynchburg Community Action Group-Diamond Hill

Lynchburg Community Action Group-Diamond Hill is a licensed child care center in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
30 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Lynchburg Community Action Group-Diamond Hill has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Lynchburg Community Action Group-Diamond Hill

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
30 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#ID51203
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 19 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Jul 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 26, 2026Complaint investigation8 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1 Complaint related: No

      “SYSTEMIC VIOLATION The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement or affirmations prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff 1, employed for nine days, did not have a signed sworn statement on file.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2 Complaint related: No

      “SYSTEMIC VIOLATION The center must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff 1, employed for nine days, did not have a criminal background check on file.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3 Complaint related: No

      “SYSTEMIC VIOLATION The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff 1, employed for nine days, did not have a central registry search on file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-C Complaint related: No

      “There shall be at least two staff members present on the premises with First Aid / CPR training during the center's hours of operation, on fieldtrips, and wherever children are in care. There was only one staff member currently certified in First Aid / CPR on premises during this inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B Complaint related: No

      “Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff 1, employed for nine days, did not complete orientation training.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A Complaint related: No

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with the children. Staff 1, employed for nine days, did not have a TB screening.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-70 Complaint related: No

      “The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: Documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Staff 1 did not have any completed references on file.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-410-5 Complaint related: No

      “The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: Forcing rest. Child 4 (age 4 years) was attempting to get off of their cot during rest time. Staff 3 laid across Child 4 to hold the child down on their cot; the child was crying in distress.”
  3. Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 8, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: Yes

      “COMPLAINT RELATED Centers shall be in compliance with the terms of the current license issued by the department. The provider was licensed to serve children ages 3 years through 12 years old. For approximately three weeks, the provider had children in care under the age of 3 years.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “SYSTEMIC VIOLATION Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Aspirin, non-aspirin pain reliever, and antacids were located in an unlocked first aid kit hanging on the wall in the hallway.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-I

      “SYSTEMIC VIOLATION 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. Required numbers were not posted.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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 records for Child 1, Child 2, Child 3, Child 4 and Child 5 enrolled over three weeks, were each missing several of the required components.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “REPEAT VIOLATION, SYSTEMIC VIOLATION The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The was no documentation of a monthly practice evacuation drill for August 2025.”
  5. Sep 8, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: Yes

      “COMPLAINT RELATED Centers shall be in compliance with the terms of the current license issued by the department. The provider was licensed to serve children ages 3 years through 12 years old. For approximately three weeks, the provider had children in care under the age of 3 years.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “SYSTEMIC VIOLATION Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Aspirin, non-aspirin pain reliever, and antacids were located in an unlocked first aid kit hanging on the wall in the hallway.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-I

      “SYSTEMIC VIOLATION 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. Required numbers were not posted.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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 records for Child 1, Child 2, Child 3, Child 4 and Child 5 enrolled over three weeks, were each missing several of the required components.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “REPEAT VIOLATION, SYSTEMIC VIOLATION The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The was no documentation of a monthly practice evacuation drill for August 2025.”
  6. Mar 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “Each restroom area provided for children shall: have sinks that are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120?F. The water from the sinks in restroom 1 and 2 measured 122?F. Children were observed using both restrooms.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Documentation shall be maintained of monthly emergency evacuations. There was no documentation for an emergency evacuation drill for November 2024, December 2024, January 2025, or February 2025.”
  7. Nov 7, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 records for Child #1, #2, #3 and #4 were missing the following required components: written agreements between the parent and the center.”
    • 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 documentation in the record of Child #3, who had been enrolled for over 7 weeks. There was no immunization documentation in the record of Child #4, who had been enrolled for over 1 week. There was no immunization documentation in the record of Child #5, who had been enrolled for over 5 weeks.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “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 #3, who had been enrolled for over 7 weeks. There was no physical examination in the record of child #5, who had been enrolled for over 5 weeks.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-540-E

      “The following nonmedical emergency supplies shall be required: one working, battery-operated radio in each building used by children. There was no working, battery-operated radio available during the inspection.”
  8. Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Lynchburg Community Action Group-Diamond Hill

Is Lynchburg Community Action Group-Diamond Hill licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Lynchburg Community Action Group-Diamond Hill last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lynchburg Community Action Group-Diamond Hill had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 5 of 8 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 Lynchburg Community Action Group-Diamond Hill care for?

30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Lynchburg Community Action Group-Diamond Hill accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lynchburg Community Action Group-Diamond Hill's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lynchburg Community Action Group-Diamond Hill cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 849-7542 to ask.

What is Lynchburg Community Action Group-Diamond Hill's phone number?

(434) 849-7542.

Where is Lynchburg Community Action Group-Diamond Hill?

805 15th Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504. The nearest other daycare we list is Living Word Ministry, 0.5 miles away.

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