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The YMCA of South Hampton Roads-Grassfield Elementary

2248 Averill Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23323
licensed capacity
125
open each week
5 days

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About The YMCA of South Hampton Roads-Grassfield Elementary

The YMCA of South Hampton Roads-Grassfield Elementary is a licensed child care center in Chesapeake, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 125 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
125 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity125 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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Inspection reports for The YMCA of South Hampton Roads-Grassfield Elementary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
125 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#ID27680
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 9, 2026: 11 rules cited

Rules cited on 10 of 10 visits · 34 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 12
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Feb 9, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The results of the most recent inspection were not posted, as required.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Repeat Violation All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. First aid certification for Staff #2 was not completed within 90 days of employment, which is required.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Repeat Violation All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. CPR certification for Staff #2 was not completed within 90 days of employment, which is required.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “Repeat Violation A menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period shall list any substituted food. On the day of the inspection, children were observed eating a snack that was not listed on the menu as a substitute, which is required.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Repeat Violation Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There was a disinfectant spray and a sanitizing spray located on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet. The manufacturers' labels stated keep out of reach of children.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “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. Orientation documentation for Staff #1, Staff #3, and Staff #5 show that orientation was not completed within the required time.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Repeat Violation The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. There was no documentation to show that Staff #4 (employed for nine months) completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Repeat Violation The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: information, to be kept at the center, about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities. There was no information available at the center for Staff #3 to show any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. There was no list available to staff to show children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Repeat Violation The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. There was no documentation to show that an out of state central registry search was requested for Staff #5 (employed for two months). The staff member was observed working on the day of the inspection.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-5

      “Repeat Violation The staff-to-children ratios are required whenever children are in care. The ratio required was 1:18. However, on multiple occasions throughout the inspection, there were not enough staff members in the groups to supervise.”
  2. Sep 23, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children shall annually complete the department's health and safety update course. The records for Staff #2 (employed for three years) and Staff #3 (employed for four years) did not contain documentation to show that the department's health and safety update course was completed in 2024, which is required annually.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1's first aid certification was expired and Staff #2 did not have documentation to show that the staff member is first aid certified. Both were observed working on the day of the inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Repeat Violation All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1's CPR certification was expired and Staff #2 did not have documentation to show that the staff member is CPR certified. Both were observed working on the day of the inspection.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “A menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period shall list any substituted food. On the day of the inspection, children were observed eating a snack that was not listed on the menu as a substitute.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. There was no documentation in the record of Staff #1 (employed for five months) to show that The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course was completed.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-5

      “Repeat Violation The required ratio for children school age eligible up to 9 years is 1:18 (staff: children). At the inspector's arrival, there were two staff members, supervising 58 five to nine year olds. The two staff present could supervise no more than 36 children. In addition, multiples times during the inspection, staff was observed leaving the above-mentioned group, leaving the other staff out ratio.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Repeat Violation Staff records shall be kept for each staff person and contain all the required information. The record for Staff # 2 (employed for four years) did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses orientation required by the job position.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Repeat Violation Documentation of tuberculosis (TB) screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The TB documentation for Staff #1 (employed five months) was not submitted at the time of employment, which is required.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A disinfectant spray was found on the top shelf of a cabinet, out of reach of children. However, the cabinet was not locked.”
  3. Sep 23, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children shall annually complete the department's health and safety update course. The records for Staff #2 (employed for three years) and Staff #3 (employed for four years) did not contain documentation to show that the department's health and safety update course was completed in 2024, which is required annually.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1's first aid certification was expired and Staff #2 did not have documentation to show that the staff member is first aid certified. Both were observed working on the day of the inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Repeat Violation All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1's CPR certification was expired and Staff #2 did not have documentation to show that the staff member is CPR certified. Both were observed working on the day of the inspection.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “A menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period shall list any substituted food. On the day of the inspection, children were observed eating a snack that was not listed on the menu as a substitute.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. There was no documentation in the record of Staff #1 (employed for five months) to show that The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course was completed.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-5

      “Repeat Violation The required ratio for children school age eligible up to 9 years is 1:18 (staff: children). At the inspector's arrival, there were two staff members, supervising 58 five to nine year olds. The two staff present could supervise no more than 36 children. In addition, multiples times during the inspection, staff was observed leaving the above-mentioned group, leaving the other staff out ratio.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Repeat Violation Staff records shall be kept for each staff person and contain all the required information. The record for Staff # 2 (employed for four years) did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses orientation required by the job position.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Repeat Violation Documentation of tuberculosis (TB) screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The TB documentation for Staff #1 (employed five months) was not submitted at the time of employment, which is required.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A disinfectant spray was found on the top shelf of a cabinet, out of reach of children. However, the cabinet was not locked.”
  4. Mar 3, 2025Visit4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening. The records for Staff #1 (employed for four months) and Staff #2 (employed for two weeks) did not contain documentation that a negative TB screening was submitted. Both staff members were observed working on the day of the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “All the required information 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's references (employed for four months) show that neither of the references were not checked before employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “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. In the record of Staff #1 (employed for four months), documentation for orientation show that orientation was completed three weeks after the date of assuming job responsibilities.”
    • Background checks

      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. The record for Staff #2 (employed for two weeks) did not contain documentation of requesting an out of state sex offender check or an out of state child abuse and neglect search for one state, which is required. Staff #2 was observed working on the day of the inspection.”
  5. Mar 3, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening. The records for Staff #1 (employed for four months) and Staff #2 (employed for two weeks) did not contain documentation that a negative TB screening was submitted. Both staff members were observed working on the day of the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “All the required information 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's references (employed for four months) show that neither of the references were not checked before employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “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. In the record of Staff #1 (employed for four months), documentation for orientation show that orientation was completed three weeks after the date of assuming job responsibilities.”
    • Background checks

      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. The record for Staff #2 (employed for two weeks) did not contain documentation of requesting an out of state sex offender check or an out of state child abuse and neglect search for one state, which is required. Staff #2 was observed working on the day of the inspection.”
  6. Mar 3, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening. The records for Staff #1 (employed for four months) and Staff #2 (employed for two weeks) did not contain documentation that a negative TB screening was submitted. Both staff members were observed working on the day of the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “All the required information 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's references (employed for four months) show that neither of the references were not checked before employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “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. In the record of Staff #1 (employed for four months), documentation for orientation show that orientation was completed three weeks after the date of assuming job responsibilities.”
    • Background checks

      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. The record for Staff #2 (employed for two weeks) did not contain documentation of requesting an out of state sex offender check or an out of state child abuse and neglect search for one state, which is required. Staff #2 was observed working on the day of the inspection.”
  7. Oct 8, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Repeat Violation All staff who work with children shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that includes an in-person competency demonstration. The record for Staff #1 (employed for two years) did not have documentation to show that the required CPR in-person competency demonstration was completed.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-C

      “Repeat Violation When children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group (1:18 for school age eligible up to nine years). At the time of the inspector’s arrival, Staff #1 was observed working alone with 23 children. Around 4:50pm, Staff #2 was observed working alone for approximately nine minutes with 23 children. For both instances, the required ratio for school age eligible up to nine years was not met.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, or more frequently if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening. The records for Staff #2 and Staff #3 were missing documentation of a follow-up TB screening, which is required.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “Repeat Violation The center shall maintain a written record of children's minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include all the required information. 1.12 injury reports reviewed were missing any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury. 2. Three reports reviewed were missing staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures.”
  8. Oct 8, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Repeat Violation All staff who work with children shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that includes an in-person competency demonstration. The record for Staff #1 (employed for two years) did not have documentation to show that the required CPR in-person competency demonstration was completed.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-C

      “Repeat Violation When children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group (1:18 for school age eligible up to nine years). At the time of the inspector’s arrival, Staff #1 was observed working alone with 23 children. Around 4:50pm, Staff #2 was observed working alone for approximately nine minutes with 23 children. For both instances, the required ratio for school age eligible up to nine years was not met.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, or more frequently if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening. The records for Staff #2 and Staff #3 were missing documentation of a follow-up TB screening, which is required.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “Repeat Violation The center shall maintain a written record of children's minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include all the required information. 1.12 injury reports reviewed were missing any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury. 2. Three reports reviewed were missing staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures.”
  9. Feb 15, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure the written record of children's serious and minor injuries was completed on the day of the occurrence. Evidence: 1. Child #4 was observed with a bandage on their hand, they reported they fell at the center on 2/12/24. There was no injury report for child #4 at the beginning of this inspection. 2. Staff #1 produced a injury report and stated that staff #2 completed the injury report today(2/13/24) for the injury that happened on 2/12/24. Staff #2 confirmed the injury occurred on 2/12/24.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that a record for each child enrolled was maintained and kept at the center. Evidence: 1. There was no record for child #3, at the center. Child #3 was in care during this inspection. 2. Staff #1 confirmed this record was not available during this inspection. 3. Staff #3 confirmed there was no electronic means to access the record at this center at the time of the inspection.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-C

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure, when children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group was applied to the entire group. Evidence: 1. At the time of inspector's arrival at 2:40 pm until 2:54 pm there were 3 staff with 67 children. a. The youngest child in the group was 5 years old, requiring a ratio of 1 staff person per every 18 children. b. The school dismisses to the center at 2:04 pm. 2. Staff #4 was taking children from the cafeteria to the gym for parent pick up through out this inspection, leaving the other 2-3 staff alone in the cafeteria with 60+ children. 3. Staff #1 and staff #2 confirmed the center was not in compliance with the required one staff person for every eighteen children during this inspection.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-400-B

      “Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that behavioral guidance was constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and was intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 was observed telling children "stop talking" and "that means no whispering", without offering any redirection or constructive feedback. 2. Two children interviewed said "counselors are sometimes mean". One child reported staff #2 told him to "shut up, and wont let me ask questions".”
  10. Feb 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #3(hired 9/19/22) did not contain current certification in first aid. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation was not available during this inspection. 3. Staff #5 reported at the previous inspection that staff #3 had refused to attend the First Aid certification class and they had not been rescheduled to take it.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #3(hired 9/19/22) did not contain current certification in CPR. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation was not available during this inspection. 3. Staff #5 reported at the previous inspection that staff #3 had refused to take the CPR certification class and they had not been rescheduled to take it.”
Show 10 earlier visits
  1. Sep 26, 2023Complaint investigation8 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined that the center did not maintain compliance with their own policies and procedures. Evidence: 1. The center's policy in the parent handbook states "If your child has an injury that may require more than our first aid skills allow or your child has been bumped on the head, we will make an immediate attempt to contact you.". 2. While in the care of staff #2 and #3, child #5 lost consciousness and fell to the ground, sustaining a concussion, and a bruise/knot on his forehead. 3. Staff #2 and #3 confirmed they did not follow the center's injury policy. When child #5 lost consciousness sustained a concussion and a bruise/knot on his forehead, while in care. 4. None of the center staff contacted the child's parent.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on interviews it was determined the center did not ensure that all children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff, except that staff need only be able to hear a child who is using the restroom. Evidence: 1. On 9/21/23 child #5 was in the gym with staff #2 and staff #3 when he lost consciousness and fell to the floor, sustaining a concussion. 2. Staff #2 and #3 both reported that they did not see child #5 lose consciousness, as they were engaged with parents of students at the time. a. Another student informed the staff that child #5 was crying. Staff then saw child #5 on the ground crying. b. Staff #3 reported that child #5 was laying against the wall on the floor crying and he couldn't understand him when he was trying to tell him what happened. c. Staff #2 and #3 could not explain what happened to child #5 prior to finding him on the ground, crying, breathing heavy, and not acting like himself. d. The child reported "he was walking around, his head got fuzzy, he was asleep, and woke up on the ground". e. Parent reported his pupils were dilated, and he had a bruise/knot on his forehead, he was taken to CHKD and diagnosed with a concussion.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the written record of children's serious and minor injuries which entries are made the day of occurrence contained all of the required information. Evidence: 1. On 9/21/23 child #5 was in the gym when he lost consciousness and fell to the floor, sustaining a concussion. The injury report was not completed as required. a. The injury report dated 9/21/23 was not completed the day of the injury. b. There was no second signature or treatment administered. c. Staff confirmed the report was not complete and was not filled out on the day of the occurrence.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-5

      “Based on observation and interview, it was determined the center did not ensure the required ratio of 1 staff to every 18 school aged children was maintained. Evidence: 1. At the time of inspector's arrival there were 65 school aged children in care with 3 staff. 2. Staff confirmed that the center has been out of ratio at times this school year and that they were out of ratio on 9/26/23 during this inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each child's record contained all of the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child #5 did not contain the addresses for the two required emergency contacts. 2. 5 out of 5 records reviewed did not contain information on previously or concurrently attended child care programs. 3. Staff confirmed this information was not available.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-200-A

      “Based on observation and interview it was determined the center does not have a qualified program director or a qualified back-up program director who meets one of the director qualifications who shall regularly be on site at least 50% of the center's hours of operation. Evidence: 1. The staff onsite at this staff do not meet the qualifications of Program Director. 2. Staff reported the Program Director is not on site 50 % of the center's operation.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2(hired 9/19/22) did not contain current certification in first aid. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2(hired 9/19/22) did not contain current certification in CPR. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
  2. Sep 26, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined that the center did not maintain compliance with their own policies and procedures. Evidence: 1. The center's policy in the parent handbook states "If your child has an injury that may require more than our first aid skills allow or your child has been bumped on the head, we will make an immediate attempt to contact you.". 2. While in the care of staff #2 and #3, child #5 lost consciousness and fell to the ground, sustaining a concussion, and a bruise/knot on his forehead. 3. Staff #2 and #3 confirmed they did not follow the center's injury policy. When child #5 lost consciousness sustained a concussion and a bruise/knot on his forehead, while in care. 4. None of the center staff contacted the child's parent.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on interviews it was determined the center did not ensure that all children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff, except that staff need only be able to hear a child who is using the restroom. Evidence: 1. On 9/21/23 child #5 was in the gym with staff #2 and staff #3 when he lost consciousness and fell to the floor, sustaining a concussion. 2. Staff #2 and #3 both reported that they did not see child #5 lose consciousness, as they were engaged with parents of students at the time. a. Another student informed the staff that child #5 was crying. Staff then saw child #5 on the ground crying. b. Staff #3 reported that child #5 was laying against the wall on the floor crying and he couldn't understand him when he was trying to tell him what happened. c. Staff #2 and #3 could not explain what happened to child #5 prior to finding him on the ground, crying, breathing heavy, and not acting like himself. d. The child reported "he was walking around, his head got fuzzy, he was asleep, and woke up on the ground". e. Parent reported his pupils were dilated, and he had a bruise/knot on his forehead, he was taken to CHKD and diagnosed with a concussion.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the written record of children's serious and minor injuries which entries are made the day of occurrence contained all of the required information. Evidence: 1. On 9/21/23 child #5 was in the gym when he lost consciousness and fell to the floor, sustaining a concussion. The injury report was not completed as required. a. The injury report dated 9/21/23 was not completed the day of the injury. b. There was no second signature or treatment administered. c. Staff confirmed the report was not complete and was not filled out on the day of the occurrence.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-5

      “Based on observation and interview, it was determined the center did not ensure the required ratio of 1 staff to every 18 school aged children was maintained. Evidence: 1. At the time of inspector's arrival there were 65 school aged children in care with 3 staff. 2. Staff confirmed that the center has been out of ratio at times this school year and that they were out of ratio on 9/26/23 during this inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each child's record contained all of the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child #5 did not contain the addresses for the two required emergency contacts. 2. 5 out of 5 records reviewed did not contain information on previously or concurrently attended child care programs. 3. Staff confirmed this information was not available.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-200-A

      “Based on observation and interview it was determined the center does not have a qualified program director or a qualified back-up program director who meets one of the director qualifications who shall regularly be on site at least 50% of the center's hours of operation. Evidence: 1. The staff onsite at this staff do not meet the qualifications of Program Director. 2. Staff reported the Program Director is not on site 50 % of the center's operation.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2(hired 9/19/22) did not contain current certification in first aid. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2(hired 9/19/22) did not contain current certification in CPR. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
  3. Sep 26, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined that the center did not maintain compliance with their own policies and procedures. Evidence: 1. The center's policy in the parent handbook states "If your child has an injury that may require more than our first aid skills allow or your child has been bumped on the head, we will make an immediate attempt to contact you.". 2. While in the care of staff #2 and #3, child #5 lost consciousness and fell to the ground, sustaining a concussion, and a bruise/knot on his forehead. 3. Staff #2 and #3 confirmed they did not follow the center's injury policy. When child #5 lost consciousness sustained a concussion and a bruise/knot on his forehead, while in care. 4. None of the center staff contacted the child's parent.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on interviews it was determined the center did not ensure that all children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff, except that staff need only be able to hear a child who is using the restroom. Evidence: 1. On 9/21/23 child #5 was in the gym with staff #2 and staff #3 when he lost consciousness and fell to the floor, sustaining a concussion. 2. Staff #2 and #3 both reported that they did not see child #5 lose consciousness, as they were engaged with parents of students at the time. a. Another student informed the staff that child #5 was crying. Staff then saw child #5 on the ground crying. b. Staff #3 reported that child #5 was laying against the wall on the floor crying and he couldn't understand him when he was trying to tell him what happened. c. Staff #2 and #3 could not explain what happened to child #5 prior to finding him on the ground, crying, breathing heavy, and not acting like himself. d. The child reported "he was walking around, his head got fuzzy, he was asleep, and woke up on the ground". e. Parent reported his pupils were dilated, and he had a bruise/knot on his forehead, he was taken to CHKD and diagnosed with a concussion.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the written record of children's serious and minor injuries which entries are made the day of occurrence contained all of the required information. Evidence: 1. On 9/21/23 child #5 was in the gym when he lost consciousness and fell to the floor, sustaining a concussion. The injury report was not completed as required. a. The injury report dated 9/21/23 was not completed the day of the injury. b. There was no second signature or treatment administered. c. Staff confirmed the report was not complete and was not filled out on the day of the occurrence.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-5

      “Based on observation and interview, it was determined the center did not ensure the required ratio of 1 staff to every 18 school aged children was maintained. Evidence: 1. At the time of inspector's arrival there were 65 school aged children in care with 3 staff. 2. Staff confirmed that the center has been out of ratio at times this school year and that they were out of ratio on 9/26/23 during this inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each child's record contained all of the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child #5 did not contain the addresses for the two required emergency contacts. 2. 5 out of 5 records reviewed did not contain information on previously or concurrently attended child care programs. 3. Staff confirmed this information was not available.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-200-A

      “Based on observation and interview it was determined the center does not have a qualified program director or a qualified back-up program director who meets one of the director qualifications who shall regularly be on site at least 50% of the center's hours of operation. Evidence: 1. The staff onsite at this staff do not meet the qualifications of Program Director. 2. Staff reported the Program Director is not on site 50 % of the center's operation.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2(hired 9/19/22) did not contain current certification in first aid. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2(hired 9/19/22) did not contain current certification in CPR. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
  4. Oct 6, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the record of all children's serious and minor injuries contained all of the required information. Evidence: 1. The injury report for child #1 dated 10/4/22 did not contain one of the two required signatures and future action to prevent recurrence. 2. The injury report for child #2 dated 9/28/22 did not contain the date and time of parental notification. 3. The injury report for child #3 dated 9/28/22 did not contain the date and time of parental notification. 4. The injury report for child #4 dated 9/20/22 did not contain the date and time of parental notification. 5. Staff confirmed this information was not documented.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that a menu was posted or the current one week period. Evidence: 1. The menu posted was dated for Sept. 2022. 2. Staff confirmed the updated menu was not available during this inspection.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff member submit to fingerprinting prior to employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 (hired 9/19/22) did not contain documentation of fingerprint background check. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening prior to employment dated no more than 30 days before date of emplyment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 (hired 9/19/22) and staff #4 (hired 9/19/22) did not contain documentation of TB screening. 2. The record for staff #4 (hired 9/18/22) contained documentation of a TB screening dated 7/15/22. 3. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each child enrolled had a record containing all of the required information at the center. Evidence: 1. There was no record available at the center for child #1, #2, and #4. 2. Staff confirmed that these records were not available during this inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff record contained all of the required documentation. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 did not contain documentation of one of the two required references prior to hire. 2. The records for staff #2, staff #3, and staff #4 did not contain documentation of the qualifications for their positions.”
  5. Oct 6, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the record of all children's serious and minor injuries contained all of the required information. Evidence: 1. The injury report for child #1 dated 10/4/22 did not contain one of the two required signatures and future action to prevent recurrence. 2. The injury report for child #2 dated 9/28/22 did not contain the date and time of parental notification. 3. The injury report for child #3 dated 9/28/22 did not contain the date and time of parental notification. 4. The injury report for child #4 dated 9/20/22 did not contain the date and time of parental notification. 5. Staff confirmed this information was not documented.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that a menu was posted or the current one week period. Evidence: 1. The menu posted was dated for Sept. 2022. 2. Staff confirmed the updated menu was not available during this inspection.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff member submit to fingerprinting prior to employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 (hired 9/19/22) did not contain documentation of fingerprint background check. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening prior to employment dated no more than 30 days before date of emplyment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 (hired 9/19/22) and staff #4 (hired 9/19/22) did not contain documentation of TB screening. 2. The record for staff #4 (hired 9/18/22) contained documentation of a TB screening dated 7/15/22. 3. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each child enrolled had a record containing all of the required information at the center. Evidence: 1. There was no record available at the center for child #1, #2, and #4. 2. Staff confirmed that these records were not available during this inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff record contained all of the required documentation. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 did not contain documentation of one of the two required references prior to hire. 2. The records for staff #2, staff #3, and staff #4 did not contain documentation of the qualifications for their positions.”
  6. Jan 20, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B

      “Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that when children aged school eligible to nine years old are in care a ratio of 1:18 (staff:children) is maintained. Evidence: 1. On 2/2/22 inspector observed: - 2:00pm there were 75 5-9 year olds being supervised by 3 staff in the hallway outside the cafeteria - 2:27pm there were 75 5-9 year olds being supervised by 2 staff in the hallway outside the cafeteria and 19 5-9 year olds being supervised by 1 staff in the gym - 2:48pm there were 90 5-9 year olds being supervised by 4 staff in the cafeteria and gym 2. Staff reported children get released from their classes to the after school program at 2:00pm. Not at all staff are not available when the children begin to arrive. Staff #4 arrives daily between 2:45-3:00pm. Staff #5 arrives at 4:00pm. 3. Staff confirmed during this inspection that they have been out of ratio for at least some portion of the program's operating hours daily since school began 9/7/21.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A-1

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined staff did not have documentation of TB screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff #4(hired 10/22/21) did not have documentation of a TB screening and was working with children during this inspection. 2. Staff #4 confirmed they did not have documentation of a TB screening.”
  7. Jan 20, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B

      “Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that when children aged school eligible to nine years old are in care a ratio of 1:18 (staff:children) is maintained. Evidence: 1. On 2/2/22 inspector observed: - 2:00pm there were 75 5-9 year olds being supervised by 3 staff in the hallway outside the cafeteria - 2:27pm there were 75 5-9 year olds being supervised by 2 staff in the hallway outside the cafeteria and 19 5-9 year olds being supervised by 1 staff in the gym - 2:48pm there were 90 5-9 year olds being supervised by 4 staff in the cafeteria and gym 2. Staff reported children get released from their classes to the after school program at 2:00pm. Not at all staff are not available when the children begin to arrive. Staff #4 arrives daily between 2:45-3:00pm. Staff #5 arrives at 4:00pm. 3. Staff confirmed during this inspection that they have been out of ratio for at least some portion of the program's operating hours daily since school began 9/7/21.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A-1

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined staff did not have documentation of TB screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff #4(hired 10/22/21) did not have documentation of a TB screening and was working with children during this inspection. 2. Staff #4 confirmed they did not have documentation of a TB screening.”
  8. Oct 7, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-185-140-A

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within the required time frame. Evidence: 1. There were no records of physical exam available for child #1, child #4, and child #5 at the time of the inspection. These children were present during the inspection. 2. Staff confirmed that these records were not available”
    • Records and paperwork

      22VAC40-185-60-A

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that there was a record for each child enrolled at the center containing the required components. Evidence: 1. The records available for child #1, child #4 and child #5 were incomplete at the time of the inspection. These children were present during the inspection. 2. Staff confirmed that these records were missing required components.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-185-130-A

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not 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. There were no immunization records available for child #4 and child #5 at the time of the inspection. Both children were present during the inspection. 2. Staff confirmed that these records were not available”
  9. Oct 7, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-185-140-A

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within the required time frame. Evidence: 1. There were no records of physical exam available for child #1, child #4, and child #5 at the time of the inspection. These children were present during the inspection. 2. Staff confirmed that these records were not available”
    • Records and paperwork

      22VAC40-185-60-A

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that there was a record for each child enrolled at the center containing the required components. Evidence: 1. The records available for child #1, child #4 and child #5 were incomplete at the time of the inspection. These children were present during the inspection. 2. Staff confirmed that these records were missing required components.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-185-130-A

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not 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. There were no immunization records available for child #4 and child #5 at the time of the inspection. Both children were present during the inspection. 2. Staff confirmed that these records were not available”
  10. Sep 27, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that when children aged school eligible to nine years old are in care a ratio of 1:18 (staff:children) is maintained. Evidence: 1. On 9/28/21 inspector observed: - 2:32pm there were 75 5-9 year olds being supervised by staff #1 in the cafeteria - 2:37pm there were 77 5-9 year olds being supervised by staff #1 and staff #2 in the cafeteria - 3:32pm there were 43 6-9 year olds being supervised by staff #1 in the cafeteria - 3:32pm there were 21 6-9 year olds being supervised by staff #3 in the gym - 3:50pm there were 92 5-9 year olds being supervised by staff#1, #2, #3, and #4 2. Staff reported children get released from their classes to the after school program at 2:04pm and as of 9/2/21 there were 134 children on roster. Not at all staff are not available when the children begin to arrive. Staff #4 arrives daily between 2:45-3:00pm. Staff #5 arrives at 4:00pm. 3. Staff confirmed during this inspection that they have been out of ratio for at least some portion of the program's operating hours daily since school began 9/7/21.”

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 YMCA of South Hampton Roads-Grassfield Elementary

Is The YMCA of South Hampton Roads-Grassfield Elementary licensed?

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

When was The YMCA of South Hampton Roads-Grassfield Elementary last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on February 9, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The YMCA of South Hampton Roads-Grassfield Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 10 of 10 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 YMCA of South Hampton Roads-Grassfield Elementary care for?

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

Does The YMCA of South Hampton Roads-Grassfield Elementary accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The YMCA of South Hampton Roads-Grassfield Elementary's hours?

Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The YMCA of South Hampton Roads-Grassfield Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 558-8180 to ask.

What is The YMCA of South Hampton Roads-Grassfield Elementary's phone number?

(757) 558-8180.

Where is The YMCA of South Hampton Roads-Grassfield Elementary?

2248 Averill Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23323. The nearest other daycare we list is Chesapeake Montessori School, 1 miles away.

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