The Learning Experience Fredericksburg
5010 Spotsylvania Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA
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Rappahannock Area Young Men's Christian Association-Smith Statio is a licensed child care center in Spotsylvania, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 200 children, serving preschoolers and 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 6 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 | 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
Rappahannock Area Young Men's Christian Association-Smith Statio has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 18, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 17 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 repeat national criminal background check in the record of Staff #4 was obtained 16 days late.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Annual approval from the health department shall be provided for meeting requirements for water supply; sewage disposal; and food services, if applicable. The center's Report of Environmental Sanitation Inspection was overdue by three months.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“(Repeat Violation) A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The updated TB screening in the record for Staff #2 was obtained three months late.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #2 updated TB screening was due two months ago and Staff #4 updated TB screening was due three months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall include an emergency contact to be notified in an emergency and information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities. This information is required to be kept at the center. The record for Staff #1 did not include this information.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff who work directly with children are required to have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Staff #2 obtained first aid certification five months after the date of employment and Staff #3 obtained first aid certification four months after the date of employment.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children are required to have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Staff #2 obtained CPR certification five months after the date of employment and Staff #3 obtained CPR certification four months after the date of employment.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #4, employed for more than 16 months, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check from one state.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“(Repeat Violation) Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. The TB for Staff #1 was dated two months prior to the date of employment, the TB for Staff #2 was dated more than one year prior to the date of employment, and the TB for Staff #4 was dated nine days after the date of employment.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“The center is to maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries that contains all of the required information. An injury record reviewed was missing any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury and another injury record reviewed was missing documentation of how the parent was notified of the injury.”
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. Child #1, who had been attending for over a month, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-70
“(Repeat Violation) Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1 only had one reference verification on file. One of the references on file for Staff #2 was obtained after employment, and the two references for Staff #4 were obtained after employment.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff who work directly with children are required to have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Staff #2 obtained first aid certification five months after the date of employment and Staff #3 obtained first aid certification four months after the date of employment.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children are required to have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Staff #2 obtained CPR certification five months after the date of employment and Staff #3 obtained CPR certification four months after the date of employment.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #4, employed for more than 16 months, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check from one state.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“(Repeat Violation) Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. The TB for Staff #1 was dated two months prior to the date of employment, the TB for Staff #2 was dated more than one year prior to the date of employment, and the TB for Staff #4 was dated nine days after the date of employment.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“The center is to maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries that contains all of the required information. An injury record reviewed was missing any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury and another injury record reviewed was missing documentation of how the parent was notified of the injury.”
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. Child #1, who had been attending for over a month, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-70
“(Repeat Violation) Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1 only had one reference verification on file. One of the references on file for Staff #2 was obtained after employment, and the two references for Staff #4 were obtained after employment.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Annual approval from the health department shall be provided regarding the water supply and the sewage disposal system. The center’s most recent Report of Environmental Sanitation was dated 2/15/2023.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Annual approval from the health department shall be provided regarding the water supply and the sewage disposal system. The center’s most recent Report of Environmental Sanitation was dated 2/15/2023.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on review of five staff records, the program did not obtain the results of a national fingerprint-based criminal history record check for one staff prior to employment. Evidence: The fingerprint results on record for Staff #4, with a start date of 11/3/23, were dated contained documentation of a national fingerprint results dated 11/6/23.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on a review of five staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) screening for staff at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #4, with a start date of 11/3/23, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 11/16/23. 2. The record for Staff #5, with a start date of 8/3/23, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 8/7/23.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on a review of five staff files, 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: 1. The record for Staff # 4, with a start date of 11/3/23, contained documentation of two references dated 11/9/23. 2. The record for Staff #4, with a start date of 8/3/23, contained documentation of one reference dated 8/11/23.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a completed sworn disclosure statement for each staff prior to employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #4 with a start date of 11/3/23, the sworn statement on record was dated 11/14/23.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on review of five staff records, the program did not obtain the results of a national fingerprint-based criminal history record check for one staff prior to employment. Evidence: The fingerprint results on record for Staff #4, with a start date of 11/3/23, were dated contained documentation of a national fingerprint results dated 11/6/23.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on a review of five staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) screening for staff at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #4, with a start date of 11/3/23, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 11/16/23. 2. The record for Staff #5, with a start date of 8/3/23, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 8/7/23.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on a review of five staff files, 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: 1. The record for Staff # 4, with a start date of 11/3/23, contained documentation of two references dated 11/9/23. 2. The record for Staff #4, with a start date of 8/3/23, contained documentation of one reference dated 8/11/23.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a completed sworn disclosure statement for each staff prior to employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #4 with a start date of 11/3/23, the sworn statement on record was dated 11/14/23.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the facility staff did not ensure that all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the 4?s classroom, there was an unlocked cabinet that had 6 boxes of borax.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the facility staff did not ensure that all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the 4?s classroom, there was an unlocked cabinet that had 6 boxes of borax.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Based on staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that all children under 10 years of age were within actual sight and sound supervision of staff at all times. Evidence: On March 15, 2022 at approximately 2:30 PM, Child A, 5 years of age, was left alone at Patriot Park, a community park located near Ron Rosner YMCA Recreation Center. According to information obtained through staff interviews and documentation, the child was out of staff sight and sound supervision for approximately 7 minutes.”
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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 March 18, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 8 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, 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.
5700 Smith Station Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22407. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Experience Fredericksburg, 1.7 miles away.