Children of America Salem Church
12008 Old Salem Church Rd, Fredericksburg, VA
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Rappahannock Area Young Men's Christian Association - Salem is a licensed child care center in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Rappahannock Area Young Men's Christian Association - Salem has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 14, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 13 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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8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training, attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. Training shall be related to child safety, child development, the function of the center, and any required department sponsored training. The record of staff #2 did not contain documentation of completing the department’s health and safety update course for the year 2025. Administration stated the training had not been completed.”
8VAC20-780-420-E-3
“Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Such sharing of information shall be documented. The record of child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5, all enrolled for over a year, did not have documentation of parent confirmation that the required information in each child’s record is up to date.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. 1. The record of staff #1, employed for nine months, contained documentation the central registry check was requested one month and 29 days after employment. A completed central registry check has been received. 2. The record of staff #3, employed for four months, contained documentation the central registry check was requested one day after employment. A completed central registry check has been received.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. The record of staff #2 contained documentation of six and a half hours of annual training for the period of January 18, 2025 through January 17, 2026 when 16 hours was required.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall be kept for each staff person and contain the required documentation: Name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency which shall be kept at the center. Staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3, all on site during the inspection, did not have documentation of the name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.”
8VAC20-780-550-C
“Emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures or maps shall be posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of each building. There was no emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures or map posted in the gym and cafeteria where children were in care.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“One working, battery-operated radio in each building used by children and any camp location without a building is required. The radio did not have batteries and was not operational.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“One working, battery-operated radio in each building used by children and any camp location without a building is required. The radio did not have batteries and was not operational.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“Medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by written physician's order, including refrigerated medication and staff's personal medication, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Multiple packets of aspirins were observed, unlocked in the first aid kit backpack. The first aid kit backpack was kept in an unlocked in the cafeteria.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“Medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by written physician's order, including refrigerated medication and staff's personal medication, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Multiple packets of aspirins were observed, unlocked in the first aid kit backpack. The first aid kit backpack was kept in an unlocked in the cafeteria.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on review of two onsite staff records, not all records contained all required information. Evidence: There was no onsite record for staff #2, that included an emergency contact, first aid, CPR, and other certifications.”
8VAC20-780-530-C
“Based on review of documentation, the facility failed to ensure there were at least two staff members with current certification in First Aid and CPR present, on site, during the facility's hours of operation and whenever children are in care. Evidence: there were two staff on site supervising children, and staff #2 did not have documentation of valid First Aid and CPR certification.”
8VAC20-780-550-F
“(Repeat violation) Based on review of the emergency drill log, and an interview with staff, it was determined that lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually as required. Evidence: There was no documented lock down drill in 2024 or 2023.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“(Repeat violation) Based on review of documentation, and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain a current written list of children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. Evidence: the allergy list did not include child #4 with a lactose intolerance.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“(Repeat violation) Based on review of three child records, not all records contained all required information. Evidence: the on site record for child #3 did not contain the complete name, address and phone number for two emergency contacts”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on review of two onsite staff records, not all records contained all required information. Evidence: There was no onsite record for staff #2, that included an emergency contact, first aid, CPR, and other certifications.”
8VAC20-780-530-C
“Based on review of documentation, the facility failed to ensure there were at least two staff members with current certification in First Aid and CPR present, on site, during the facility's hours of operation and whenever children are in care. Evidence: there were two staff on site supervising children, and staff #2 did not have documentation of valid First Aid and CPR certification.”
8VAC20-780-550-F
“(Repeat violation) Based on review of the emergency drill log, and an interview with staff, it was determined that lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually as required. Evidence: There was no documented lock down drill in 2024 or 2023.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“(Repeat violation) Based on review of documentation, and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain a current written list of children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. Evidence: the allergy list did not include child #4 with a lactose intolerance.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“(Repeat violation) Based on review of three child records, not all records contained all required information. Evidence: the on site record for child #3 did not contain the complete name, address and phone number for two emergency contacts”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of two child records, not all records contained all required information. Evidence: the record for child #1 did not contain a work phone number for dad; the record for child #2 did not contain the name, address and phone number for a second emergency contact to call in an emergency.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“Based on review of documentation, the facility failed to maintain a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. Evidence: the written allergy list did not contain child #2, with a documented food allergy/sensitivity.”
8VAC20-780-550-F
“Based on review of the emergency drill log, and an interview with staff, it was determined that lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually as required. Evidence: There was no documented lock down drill.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of two child records, not all records contained all required information. Evidence: the record for child #1 did not contain a work phone number for dad; the record for child #2 did not contain the name, address and phone number for a second emergency contact to call in an emergency.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“Based on review of documentation, the facility failed to maintain a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. Evidence: the written allergy list did not contain child #2, with a documented food allergy/sensitivity.”
8VAC20-780-550-F
“Based on review of the emergency drill log, and an interview with staff, it was determined that lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually as required. Evidence: There was no documented lock down drill.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on review of three staff records, the program did not obtain the results of a search of the central registry for one staff within 30 days of employment. Evidence: There were no central registry results on record for Staff #3, with an employment date of 8/8/22.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on review of three staff records, the program did not obtain all required documentation for staff records. Evidence: 1. On 4/5/23, the required on-site documentation for Staff #3, to include the name, address, verification of age, job title, and date of employment; and name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency, was not on-site for Staff #3. 2. The off-site record for Staff #3 did not include documentation of a second reference check, as to character and reputation as well as competency, prior to employment. 3. The record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education or certification required by the job position.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on review of three staff records, the program did not ensure that the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course was completed by one staff within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The VDOE-sponsored orientation course certificate on record for Staff #3, with an employment date of 8/8/22, was dated 4/17/23.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on review of three staff records, the program did not obtain the results of a search of the central registry for one staff within 30 days of employment. Evidence: There were no central registry results on record for Staff #3, with an employment date of 8/8/22.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on review of three staff records, the program did not obtain all required documentation for staff records. Evidence: 1. On 4/5/23, the required on-site documentation for Staff #3, to include the name, address, verification of age, job title, and date of employment; and name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency, was not on-site for Staff #3. 2. The off-site record for Staff #3 did not include documentation of a second reference check, as to character and reputation as well as competency, prior to employment. 3. The record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education or certification required by the job position.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on review of three staff records, the program did not ensure that the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course was completed by one staff within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The VDOE-sponsored orientation course certificate on record for Staff #3, with an employment date of 8/8/22, was dated 4/17/23.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of three child records, the center did not obtain all of the required documentation for child records. Evidence: The record for Child B did not contain the names, addresses, and phone numbers of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on review of two staff records, the center did not obtain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of references.”
8VAC20-780-530-C
“Based on observation, interview, and review of two staff records, the center did not ensure that there were at least two staff members with CPR certification present on the premises during the center's hours of operation and wherever children were in care. Evidence: On the morning of 1/11/23, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed on-site. The records for Staff #1 and Staff #2 were reviewed and Staff #2 does not have current certification in CPR.”
8VAC20-780-540-C
“Based on observation, the center did not obtain all of the required items for the first aid kit. Evidence: The first aid kit was missing a thermometer and triangular bandages.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on review of documentation, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: The center re-opened on 10/31/22. There was no documentation of a monthly practice drill in November 2022 or December 2022.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not obtain all required nonmedical emergency supplies. Evidence: Staff reported that there was no working, battery-operated flashlight or working, battery-operated radio on-site.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of three child records, the center did not obtain all of the required documentation for child records. Evidence: The record for Child B did not contain the names, addresses, and phone numbers of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on review of two staff records, the center did not obtain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of references.”
8VAC20-780-530-C
“Based on observation, interview, and review of two staff records, the center did not ensure that there were at least two staff members with CPR certification present on the premises during the center's hours of operation and wherever children were in care. Evidence: On the morning of 1/11/23, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed on-site. The records for Staff #1 and Staff #2 were reviewed and Staff #2 does not have current certification in CPR.”
8VAC20-780-540-C
“Based on observation, the center did not obtain all of the required items for the first aid kit. Evidence: The first aid kit was missing a thermometer and triangular bandages.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on review of documentation, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: The center re-opened on 10/31/22. There was no documentation of a monthly practice drill in November 2022 or December 2022.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not obtain all required nonmedical emergency supplies. Evidence: Staff reported that there was no working, battery-operated flashlight or working, battery-operated radio on-site.”
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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 January 14, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 7 of 9 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.
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 735-9622 to ask.
(540) 735-9622.
4501 Jackson Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407. The nearest other daycare we list is Children of America Salem Church, 0.1 miles away.