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YMCA of Metropolitan Washigton at First Assembly of God

700 West Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22302
licensed capacity
56
open each week
5 days

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About YMCA of Metropolitan Washigton at First Assembly of God

YMCA of Metropolitan Washigton at First Assembly of God is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 56 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 51 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
56 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity56 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for YMCA of Metropolitan Washigton at First Assembly of God

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
56 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#ID40742
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Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 13 of 14 visits · 51 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 17
  • Background checks 12
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • 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.

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  1. Sep 1, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the day of employment and be signed by a physician. The record for Staff #1, employed for more than 3 months, did not contain a tuberculosis screening.”
    • 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 childrens allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. On the date of the inspection, the Yellow classroom did not have a written list of chlidrens allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “A written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food in which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspsected or confirmed allergic reaction. The record for Child #2 did not contain a written care plan for a confirmed food allergy.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-I

      “The center may administer prescription medication to a child provided the center has obtained written authorization from the parent. Medication intended to be used for more than 10 days requires written authorization from the childs physician. Child #2 had a long-term emergency medication on-site that was intended to be administered in case of an allergen exposure. The record for Child #1 did not contain written authorization from the childs physician. The written authorization from the parent had been expired for 5 months.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center shall obtain the results of a criminal history record check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #1 was employed for more than 30 days before a request of an out of state child abuse and neglect search was submitted and more than 90 days before a sex offender registry check was completed.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following: work phone number and place of employment of each parent; name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record for Child #1, enrolled for 3 weeks, did not contain complete employment information for each parent or a second emergency contact.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-50-A

      “Staff and childrens records shall be treated confidentially. The centers last inspection report was posted on the parent board with the Supplemental Information page on top and accessible to parents. The Supplemental Information page contains confidential and identifying information about staff and children.”
  2. Feb 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION 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. The record for Child #1 contained an immunization record that was dated more than 3 months after the first date of attendance.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following: name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record for Child #1, enrolled for 6 months, did not contain a second emergency contact.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the childs attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The record for Child #1 contained a physical that was dated more than 3 months after the first date of attendance.”
  3. Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 19, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “If diaper ointment or cream is used, the center shall obtain written parent authorization noting any known adverse reactions. In the Purple classroom, 3 out of 3 children had diaper ointments or creams without written authorizations from parents. Staff stated the ointments/creams are used as needed.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition. In the Purple classroom, 1 out of 3 infant cribs contained a loose fitting sheet, causing it to bunch up and pose a suffocation risk.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Staff shall complete orientation training, which includes child abuse and neglect, prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than 7 days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. The record for Staff #1, employed for almost 2 months, did not contain documentation of orientation completion.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289-036-B-4

      “SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY The child day center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the presceding 5 years. The record for Staff #1, employed for almost 2 months, did not contain documentation of an out of state central registry search. The record for Staff #2, employed for almost 2 years, did not contain documentation of an out of state central registry or criminal history search for one state. The center did not obtain the results of a central registry check for the second state until 22 months after the first date of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every 6 months for children under the age of 2 years. The record for Child #2, #3, and #4 did not contain documentation of updated immunizations. Child #2 was overdue by 14 months. Child #3 was overdue by 10 months. Child #4 was overdue by 11 months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentatin of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The record for Staff #1, employed for almost 2 months and working with children, did not contain results of a TB screening.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “The center must keep a separate record for each staff that contains all of the required information. The record for Staff #1, employed for almost 2 months, did not contain a name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency; documentation of 2 reference checks; health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-430-B

      “Materials and equipment shall be age and stage appropriate for the child. The crib for Child #1, age 9 months, was observed with the crib mattress raised. Based on the manufacturer recommendations, the mattress was not at the appropriate level for the stage of the child.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “At least annually, staff shall request parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. The record for Child #5, enrolled for 17 months, did not contain documentation of an annual update.”
  5. Aug 19, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “If diaper ointment or cream is used, the center shall obtain written parent authorization noting any known adverse reactions. In the Purple classroom, 3 out of 3 children had diaper ointments or creams without written authorizations from parents. Staff stated the ointments/creams are used as needed.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition. In the Purple classroom, 1 out of 3 infant cribs contained a loose fitting sheet, causing it to bunch up and pose a suffocation risk.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Staff shall complete orientation training, which includes child abuse and neglect, prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than 7 days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. The record for Staff #1, employed for almost 2 months, did not contain documentation of orientation completion.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289-036-B-4

      “SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY The child day center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the presceding 5 years. The record for Staff #1, employed for almost 2 months, did not contain documentation of an out of state central registry search. The record for Staff #2, employed for almost 2 years, did not contain documentation of an out of state central registry or criminal history search for one state. The center did not obtain the results of a central registry check for the second state until 22 months after the first date of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every 6 months for children under the age of 2 years. The record for Child #2, #3, and #4 did not contain documentation of updated immunizations. Child #2 was overdue by 14 months. Child #3 was overdue by 10 months. Child #4 was overdue by 11 months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentatin of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The record for Staff #1, employed for almost 2 months and working with children, did not contain results of a TB screening.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “The center must keep a separate record for each staff that contains all of the required information. The record for Staff #1, employed for almost 2 months, did not contain a name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency; documentation of 2 reference checks; health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-430-B

      “Materials and equipment shall be age and stage appropriate for the child. The crib for Child #1, age 9 months, was observed with the crib mattress raised. Based on the manufacturer recommendations, the mattress was not at the appropriate level for the stage of the child.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “At least annually, staff shall request parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. The record for Child #5, enrolled for 17 months, did not contain documentation of an annual update.”
  6. May 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The center is required to obtain a central registry check ( CPS ) for each employee within 30 days of employment. The record for Staff #1, employed for almost two years, did not have results of a central registry check.”
  7. Feb 13, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-2

      “The center must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Agent #1, employed for more than 2 years, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employees first day of employment. Agent #1, employed for more than 2 years, did not have a sworn statement.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The child day center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding 5 years. Staff #4 and Staff #5, employed for more than 5 years, did not have results of an out of state sex offender registry check or a search of the child abuse and neglect registry. Staff #5 did not have results of an out of state criminal history record check.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION All employees shall undergo a background check in accordance with subsection B of the Code of Virginia every 5 years. At the time of the inspection, Staff #1 did not have results of a central registry recheck. The results were overdue by 6 months.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Annual approval from the health department shall be provided for meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal system. The center did not have a complete health inspection.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-40-J

      “Injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually based on documentation of injuries and review of the activities and services. The provider stated the center did not have an injury prevention log.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION 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. Child #2, enrolled for more than 5 months, did not have documentation of a physical examination.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall maintain a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Child #1, enrolled for more than one year, had food sensitivities that were not indicated on the written list accessible to staff.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “REPEAT VIOLATION All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of the children in care. First aid for Staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 could not be verified.”
  8. Feb 13, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-2

      “The center must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Agent #1, employed for more than 2 years, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employees first day of employment. Agent #1, employed for more than 2 years, did not have a sworn statement.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The child day center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding 5 years. Staff #4 and Staff #5, employed for more than 5 years, did not have results of an out of state sex offender registry check or a search of the child abuse and neglect registry. Staff #5 did not have results of an out of state criminal history record check.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION All employees shall undergo a background check in accordance with subsection B of the Code of Virginia every 5 years. At the time of the inspection, Staff #1 did not have results of a central registry recheck. The results were overdue by 6 months.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Annual approval from the health department shall be provided for meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal system. The center did not have a complete health inspection.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-40-J

      “Injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually based on documentation of injuries and review of the activities and services. The provider stated the center did not have an injury prevention log.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION 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. Child #2, enrolled for more than 5 months, did not have documentation of a physical examination.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall maintain a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Child #1, enrolled for more than one year, had food sensitivities that were not indicated on the written list accessible to staff.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “REPEAT VIOLATION All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of the children in care. First aid for Staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 could not be verified.”
  9. Dec 6, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval: current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of the children in care. Staff #1 and #2 did not have documentation of first aid certification.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: documentation of viewing proof of the childs identity and age. Child #2, enrolled for more than 7 months, did not have documentation that their identity and age had been verified.”
    • 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. The list shall be kept dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Classroom #1 had an allergy sheet posted without a cover sheet, not keeping the children's information confidential.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-430-A

      “Furnishings, equipment, and materials shall be of an appropriate size for the child using it. Child #3 was observed in a crib while in a push-up position. Based on the crib recommendations, the mattress was not at the appropriate level for the stage of the child.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. One of the bathrooms had a padded potty seat on the toilet that was ripped, exposing the soft interior.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child #1, enrolled for more than 9 months, did not have documentation of a physical examination.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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, enrolled for more than 9 months, did not have documentation of immunizations.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “All applicants for employment and employees shall undergo a background check in accordance with subsection B of the Code of Virginia prior to employment and every five years thereafter. Staff #1 did not undergo a background check every five years. The results of a criminal history check were obtained 11 months after expiration.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289-036-B-4

      “The child day center shall obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #1, employed for more than 6 years, did not have results of an out of state sex offender registry check or a search of the child abuse and neglect registry.”
  10. Dec 6, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval: current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of the children in care. Staff #1 and #2 did not have documentation of first aid certification.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: documentation of viewing proof of the childs identity and age. Child #2, enrolled for more than 7 months, did not have documentation that their identity and age had been verified.”
    • 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. The list shall be kept dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Classroom #1 had an allergy sheet posted without a cover sheet, not keeping the children's information confidential.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-430-A

      “Furnishings, equipment, and materials shall be of an appropriate size for the child using it. Child #3 was observed in a crib while in a push-up position. Based on the crib recommendations, the mattress was not at the appropriate level for the stage of the child.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. One of the bathrooms had a padded potty seat on the toilet that was ripped, exposing the soft interior.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child #1, enrolled for more than 9 months, did not have documentation of a physical examination.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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, enrolled for more than 9 months, did not have documentation of immunizations.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “All applicants for employment and employees shall undergo a background check in accordance with subsection B of the Code of Virginia prior to employment and every five years thereafter. Staff #1 did not undergo a background check every five years. The results of a criminal history check were obtained 11 months after expiration.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289-036-B-4

      “The child day center shall obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #1, employed for more than 6 years, did not have results of an out of state sex offender registry check or a search of the child abuse and neglect registry.”
Show 12 earlier visits
  1. Jun 14, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on review, 1 of 5 staff files indicated that not all staff had on file current certification in in First Aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (06/14/2024), Staff #1 had a First Aid card that had expired. 2. The date of expiration was 08/26/2023.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on review, 1 of 5 staff files indicated that not all staff had on file current certification in in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (06/14/2024), Staff #1 had a CPR card that had expired. 2. The date of expiration was 08/26/2023.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on review, 2 of 5 staff files indicated that the authorized Child Day Center (CDC), (described in subsection A) did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check ( CRC ), a sex offender registry check (SOR), and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry ( CPS ) from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years before reporting to the CDC. Evidence - On the date of inspection (06/14/2024), the following out-of-state background checks were not available for review for the following staff: 1. Staff #4 - CRC , SOR, and a CPS check from Washington, DC. Staff had indicated on the singed sworn statement that residence had occurred within the past 5 years. 2. Staff #5 - SOR from the State of Maryland. Staff had indicated on the singed sworn statement that residence had occurred within the past 5 years.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on review, 1 of 5 children files indicated that not all of the required information was contained within each child's record. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (06/14/2024), 1 of 2 emergency contacted (and their information) was available for Child #4. 2. The start date for Child #4 was listed as 12/04/2023.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on review and interview, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection, the posted drill log at the CDC indicated that "fire" drills for the months of March and April 2024 were missing. 2. The center director stated (during an interview conducted on the date of inspection) that these drills were not conducted. The director stated that she misunderstood the standard and thought the either a shelter-in-place or a lockdown drill could be conducted in lieu of conducted a fire drill for that month. In the months were no fire drill was conducted, either a shelter-in-place drill or a lockdown drill was listed.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on review, 1 of 5 children files indicated that certain required medical documentation was not on file prior to each child's start date. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (06/14/2024), an immunization page for Child #4 was not available for review. 2. The listed start date for Child #4 was 12/04/2023.”
  2. Jun 14, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on review, 1 of 5 staff files indicated that not all staff had on file current certification in in First Aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (06/14/2024), Staff #1 had a First Aid card that had expired. 2. The date of expiration was 08/26/2023.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on review, 1 of 5 staff files indicated that not all staff had on file current certification in in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (06/14/2024), Staff #1 had a CPR card that had expired. 2. The date of expiration was 08/26/2023.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on review, 2 of 5 staff files indicated that the authorized Child Day Center (CDC), (described in subsection A) did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check ( CRC ), a sex offender registry check (SOR), and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry ( CPS ) from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years before reporting to the CDC. Evidence - On the date of inspection (06/14/2024), the following out-of-state background checks were not available for review for the following staff: 1. Staff #4 - CRC , SOR, and a CPS check from Washington, DC. Staff had indicated on the singed sworn statement that residence had occurred within the past 5 years. 2. Staff #5 - SOR from the State of Maryland. Staff had indicated on the singed sworn statement that residence had occurred within the past 5 years.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on review, 1 of 5 children files indicated that not all of the required information was contained within each child's record. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (06/14/2024), 1 of 2 emergency contacted (and their information) was available for Child #4. 2. The start date for Child #4 was listed as 12/04/2023.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on review and interview, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection, the posted drill log at the CDC indicated that "fire" drills for the months of March and April 2024 were missing. 2. The center director stated (during an interview conducted on the date of inspection) that these drills were not conducted. The director stated that she misunderstood the standard and thought the either a shelter-in-place or a lockdown drill could be conducted in lieu of conducted a fire drill for that month. In the months were no fire drill was conducted, either a shelter-in-place drill or a lockdown drill was listed.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on review, 1 of 5 children files indicated that certain required medical documentation was not on file prior to each child's start date. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (06/14/2024), an immunization page for Child #4 was not available for review. 2. The listed start date for Child #4 was 12/04/2023.”
  3. Dec 14, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on record review, all staff did not have a current first aid certification. Evidence: The first aid certification for Staff C expired 08/2023.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on record review, all staff did not have a current certification in CPR. Evidence: The CPR certification of Staff C expired 08/2023.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review, background checks were not repeated after 5 years. Evidence: 1) The central registry search of Staff A expired 01/2023. 2) The criminal history search of Staff A expired 04/2023. 3) The central registry search of Staff C expired 04/2023. 4) The criminal history search of Staff C expired 03/2023. 5) The criminal history search of Staff D expired 04/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on record review, a tuberculosis screening was not repeated at least every two years. Evidence: 1) The tuberculosis screening for Staff B expired 11/2023. 2) The tuberculosis screening for Staff D expired 03/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation, the center did not maintain a confidential allergy list. Evidence: The allergy list located in the "Green Room" was not kept confidential.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The changing pad located in the "Green Room" was torn.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review, a staff that has lived out side of Virginia within the last 5 years does not have out of state background searches. Evidence: Staff B did not have a complete out of state criminal history search, out of state central registry search and out of state sex offender search for two states outside of Virginia.”
  4. Dec 14, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on record review, all staff did not have a current first aid certification. Evidence: The first aid certification for Staff C expired 08/2023.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on record review, all staff did not have a current certification in CPR. Evidence: The CPR certification of Staff C expired 08/2023.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review, background checks were not repeated after 5 years. Evidence: 1) The central registry search of Staff A expired 01/2023. 2) The criminal history search of Staff A expired 04/2023. 3) The central registry search of Staff C expired 04/2023. 4) The criminal history search of Staff C expired 03/2023. 5) The criminal history search of Staff D expired 04/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on record review, a tuberculosis screening was not repeated at least every two years. Evidence: 1) The tuberculosis screening for Staff B expired 11/2023. 2) The tuberculosis screening for Staff D expired 03/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation, the center did not maintain a confidential allergy list. Evidence: The allergy list located in the "Green Room" was not kept confidential.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The changing pad located in the "Green Room" was torn.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review, a staff that has lived out side of Virginia within the last 5 years does not have out of state background searches. Evidence: Staff B did not have a complete out of state criminal history search, out of state central registry search and out of state sex offender search for two states outside of Virginia.”
  5. Mar 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on record review, all staff who work directly with children did not have a current cpr and first aid training. Evidence: Staff A did not have a current CPR and First Aid certification.”
  6. Mar 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on record review, all staff who work directly with children did not have a current cpr and first aid training. Evidence: Staff A did not have a current CPR and First Aid certification.”
  7. Sep 27, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a

      “Based on record review, employees of a licensed child day program were missing central registry findings. Evidence: 1)The central registry findings on file for Staff A expired 5/2022 2) The central registry findings on file for Staff B expired 2/2022”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-250-C

      “Based on observation, a notice regarding the presence and location of asbestos containing materials and advising that the asbestos inspection report and management plan are available for review were not posted. Evidence: There was no posting of the asbestos management plan at the time of inspection.”
  8. Sep 27, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a

      “Based on record review, employees of a licensed child day program were missing central registry findings. Evidence: 1)The central registry findings on file for Staff A expired 5/2022 2) The central registry findings on file for Staff B expired 2/2022”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-250-C

      “Based on observation, a notice regarding the presence and location of asbestos containing materials and advising that the asbestos inspection report and management plan are available for review were not posted. Evidence: There was no posting of the asbestos management plan at the time of inspection.”
  9. May 3, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-540-E

      “Based on observation, the battery operated radio was inoperable. Evidence: There were no replacement batteries for the battery operated radio.”
  10. Mar 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Oct 28, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Oct 28, 2021InspectionNo 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 YMCA of Metropolitan Washigton at First Assembly of God

Is YMCA of Metropolitan Washigton at First Assembly of God licensed?

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

When was YMCA of Metropolitan Washigton at First Assembly of God last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA of Metropolitan Washigton at First Assembly of God had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 51 rules across 13 of 14 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 YMCA of Metropolitan Washigton at First Assembly of God care for?

56, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does YMCA of Metropolitan Washigton at First Assembly of God accept child care subsidies?

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

What are YMCA of Metropolitan Washigton at First Assembly of God's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does YMCA of Metropolitan Washigton at First Assembly of God cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 982-3997 to ask.

What is YMCA of Metropolitan Washigton at First Assembly of God's phone number?

(571) 982-3997.

Where is YMCA of Metropolitan Washigton at First Assembly of God?

700 West Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22302. The nearest other daycare we list is Matteo's Place Montessori Bilingual Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.

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