Bright Beginnings
1221 Stoney Ridge Road, Charlottesville, VA
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Piedmont Family YMCA @ Jackson-Via Elementary is a licensed child care center in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 200 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 200 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Piedmont Family YMCA @ Jackson-Via Elementary has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 2 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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8VAC20-780-510-F
“Medication authorization shall be available to staff during the entire time it is effective. There was no parent authorization for on-site medication for child #3.”
8VAC20-780-510-F
“Medication authorization shall be available to staff during the entire time it is effective. There was no parent authorization for on-site medication for child #3.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on a review of staff records and interview, the center failed to obtain documentation that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. Evidence: 1. In an interview with administrator #1 it was confirmed that staff #1 is the on-site program director and stated the center is still awaiting transcripts for staff #1 that verify she's qualified. 2. The record of staff #1 does not contain documentation that the staff possesses the education and certification required by the job position.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on a review of staff records and interview, the center failed to obtain documentation that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. Evidence: 1. In an interview with administrator #1 it was confirmed that staff #1 is the on-site program director and stated the center is still awaiting transcripts for staff #1 that verify she's qualified. 2. The record of staff #1 does not contain documentation that the staff possesses the education and certification required by the job position.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on a review of children’s records on December 8, 2022, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. The record of child #2, enrolled 8/24/22, contained documentation of immunizations dated 9/21/22. 2. Staff #4 acknowledged the immunizations were late.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on a review of children’s records on December 8, 2022, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. The record of child #2, enrolled 8/24/22, contained documentation of immunizations dated 9/21/22. 2. Staff #4 acknowledged the immunizations were late.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on a review of children's records, the center failed to obtain immunization record prior to the first day of enrollment. Evidence: 1. Child #3's file did not contain documentation of immunizations. Date of enrollment for Child #3 was 08/25/2021. 2. Staff verified the record did not contain the documentation of immunizations.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on a review of children's records, the center failed to obtain immunization record prior to the first day of enrollment. Evidence: 1. Child #3's file did not contain documentation of immunizations. Date of enrollment for Child #3 was 08/25/2021. 2. Staff verified the record did not contain the documentation of immunizations.”
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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 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 4 of 11 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.
200, 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, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 282-4519 to ask.
(434) 282-4519.
508 Harris Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903. The nearest other daycare we list is Piedmont Family YMCA @ Tall Oaks Elementary, 0.6 miles away.