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The Family YMCA, Inc. Chatham Heights

1235 Chatham Heights Road, Martinsville, VA 24112
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days

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About The Family YMCA, Inc. Chatham Heights

The Family YMCA, Inc. Chatham Heights is a licensed child care center in Martinsville, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 70 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Family YMCA, Inc. Chatham Heights has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Family YMCA, Inc. Chatham Heights

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
70 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1109501
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Jun 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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. In group 2 there were 8 children present, but 9 were marked present on the attendance record and in group 4 there were 13 children present, but 12 were marked present on the attendance record.”
  5. Jun 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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. In group 2 there were 8 children present, but 9 were marked present on the attendance record and in group 4 there were 13 children present, but 12 were marked present on the attendance record.”
  6. Dec 23, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-C

      “Inside areas occupied by children shall be maintained no lower than 68 degrees F. The temperature the occupied room was 65 degrees.”
    • 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 2, who had been enrolled for one year and 4 months.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Staff records shall be kept for each staff person: name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency with shall be kept at the center. The on-site record for Staff 3 did not contain name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Six of the children's lunchboxes/food containers were not dated or labeled in a way that identifies the owner.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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. AF315 disinfectant was unlocked on a countertop.”
  7. Dec 23, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-C

      “Inside areas occupied by children shall be maintained no lower than 68 degrees F. The temperature the occupied room was 65 degrees.”
    • 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 2, who had been enrolled for one year and 4 months.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Staff records shall be kept for each staff person: name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency with shall be kept at the center. The on-site record for Staff 3 did not contain name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Six of the children's lunchboxes/food containers were not dated or labeled in a way that identifies the owner.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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. AF315 disinfectant was unlocked on a countertop.”
  8. Apr 2, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Based on observations, the center failed to ensure that medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by written physician’s order, including refrigerated medication and staff personal medication, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Medications 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 were stored in an unlocked red bag in an unlocked blue and black duffel bag. Medications 8, and 9 were stored in an unlocked black bag in an unlocked blue and black duffel bag. The blue and black duffel bag was located near tables used by children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-G

      “Based on medication review and staff interviews, the center failed to medication shall be labeled with child’s name, the name of the medication and dosage amount, and time to times to be given. Evidence: Medications 3, 4, and 5 were not labeled with child’s name. Staff 1 confirmed the medications belonged to Child 1.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: The record for Staff 1, 2, 3, and 4 did not contain the following: name address and telephone number of person to be notified in an emergency and information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities. Staff 1 confirmed this information was not available at the center, as required by the standard.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Based on observations, the center failed to ensure that children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. Evidence: Children were observed returning to activities after afternoon snack without washing their hands or using a disposable wipe.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-540-E

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure the following non-medical emergency supplies shall be required: one working battery-operated radio in each building used by children. Evidence: During the inspection, a working battery-operated radio was not available.”
  9. Apr 2, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Based on observations, the center failed to ensure that medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by written physician’s order, including refrigerated medication and staff personal medication, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Medications 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 were stored in an unlocked red bag in an unlocked blue and black duffel bag. Medications 8, and 9 were stored in an unlocked black bag in an unlocked blue and black duffel bag. The blue and black duffel bag was located near tables used by children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-G

      “Based on medication review and staff interviews, the center failed to medication shall be labeled with child’s name, the name of the medication and dosage amount, and time to times to be given. Evidence: Medications 3, 4, and 5 were not labeled with child’s name. Staff 1 confirmed the medications belonged to Child 1.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: The record for Staff 1, 2, 3, and 4 did not contain the following: name address and telephone number of person to be notified in an emergency and information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities. Staff 1 confirmed this information was not available at the center, as required by the standard.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Based on observations, the center failed to ensure that children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. Evidence: Children were observed returning to activities after afternoon snack without washing their hands or using a disposable wipe.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-540-E

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure the following non-medical emergency supplies shall be required: one working battery-operated radio in each building used by children. Evidence: During the inspection, a working battery-operated radio was not available.”
  10. Oct 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-40-J

      “Based on record review and interview with staff, the center failed to ensure the injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services. Evidence: Injury prevention procedures was last updated January 2022. Staff 6 confirmed that was the most recent update.”
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Oct 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-40-J

      “Based on record review and interview with staff, the center failed to ensure the injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services. Evidence: Injury prevention procedures was last updated January 2022. Staff 6 confirmed that was the most recent update.”
  2. Jul 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Based on observation and interviews, the center failed to ensure that when food is brought from home the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 1. There were approximately 4 lunch boxes in Group 1 that were not dated or labeled to identify the owner. The staff verified that the food was brought from home. 2. There were approximately 8 lunch boxes in Group 3 that were not dated or labeled to identify the owner. The staff verified that the food was brought from home.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that 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. Evidence: 1. The attendance record in Group 2 indicated 10 children present. There were 11 children in care at the time the attendance record was reviewed. The attendance did not document the arrival as it occurred. 2. As of approximately 9:00 am on 07/06/2023, the daily attendance for Group 4 had not been taken. There was a total of 17 children in care. The daily attendance record did not document the arrival of each child as it occurred. 3. As of approximately 9:05 am on 07/06/2023, the daily attendance for Group 3 had not been taken. There was a total of 12 children in care. The daily attendance record did not document the arrival of each child as it occurred.”
  3. May 19, 2023InspectionNo 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 The Family YMCA, Inc. Chatham Heights

Is The Family YMCA, Inc. Chatham Heights licensed?

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

When was The Family YMCA, Inc. Chatham Heights last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Family YMCA, Inc. Chatham Heights had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 6 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.

How many children can The Family YMCA, Inc. Chatham Heights care for?

70, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does The Family YMCA, Inc. Chatham Heights accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Family YMCA, Inc. Chatham Heights' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Family YMCA, Inc. Chatham Heights cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (276) 201-9574 to ask.

What is The Family YMCA, Inc. Chatham Heights' phone number?

(276) 201-9574.

Where is The Family YMCA, Inc. Chatham Heights?

1235 Chatham Heights Road, Martinsville, VA 24112. The nearest other daycare we list is Nu-Zoe Ministries, 1.2 miles away.

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