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YMCA of South Hampton Roads - Salem Family Center

2029 Salem Road, Virginia Beach, VA 234564.1· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
109
open each week
5 days

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About YMCA of South Hampton Roads - Salem Family Center

YMCA of South Hampton Roads - Salem Family Center is a licensed child care center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 109 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 48 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 1–5 (early learning & preschool)
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
109 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon-Fri 6:30am–6pm; Sat-Sun closed”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 1–5 (early learning & preschool)
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity109 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

YMCA of South Hampton Roads - Salem Family Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for YMCA of South Hampton Roads - Salem Family Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
109 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#829110
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Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 12 of 13 visits · 48 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 8
  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Supervision and ratios 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Food and nutrition 6
  • Background checks 5
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • 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. Jul 2, 2026Complaint investigation7 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-400-B Complaint related: No

      “Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior. When guiding the behavior of school age children, staff were heard using loud harsh tones, including yelling loudly at children to ?stop screaming? and ?sit down?.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-430-K Complaint related: No

      “Provisions shall be made for an individual place for each child’s personal belongings. In a school age classroom, there were 15 backpacks laying scattered over the floor.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-5 Complaint related: Yes

      “Repeat Violation The required ratio for children ages school age eligible up to 9 years is one staff per eighteen children. Multiple staff confirm that staff members walk in and out of the classrooms leaving the classroom out of ratio. On 7/1/26 at approximately 3:18pm, Staff C was alone, supervising twenty-two school age children when Staff E left the classroom. On 7/10/26 Staff D was alone supervising 23 children when staff E left the classroom.”
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Repeat Violation Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 7/7/26 Child 1, a five-year-old, was not in sight and sound supervision when the child walked out of the building alone, and boarded the facility bus. Staff A saw Child 1 on the bus and brought the child to the group who were in the playground. On 7/2/26 Child 2, a seven-year-old, was observed alone in the hallway, out of sight and sound supervision. The child walked out the back door, and into the playground.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: Yes

      “The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In a school age classroom, the veneer of a door was separated from the frame, and the tips of sharp staples were exposed.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2 Complaint related: No

      “Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff B, who had been employed for three months, did not have a completed national criminal background check in the record.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-210-A Complaint related: No

      “Repeat Violation Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent, and meet one of the qualifications listed in the standards. Staff B, Staff D and Staff E who were identified as program leaders did not have the qualifications required for the position in the records.”
  2. Jun 9, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. There were unlocked cleaning solutions labeled keep out of reach of children, in the art room.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-G

      “Containers shall be labeled to clearly indicate the contents. There was a solution in an unlabeled white spray bottle.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-B

      “Prescription and nonprescription medication shall be given to a child according to the center's written medication policies and only with written authorization from the parent. There was no written parent authorization to administer a nonprescription medication to Child A. Medication was administered to Child A on 2/24/26.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Repeat Violation Evacuation drills shall be practiced monthly. An evacuation drill was not practiced in May 2026.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “When an authorization for medication expires, the facility shall notify parents that the medication must be picked up within 14 days of the authorization expiring or that a new authorization should be completed. Two emergency medications for Child B were onsite, however the medication authorizations had expired over 8 months ago.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated and labeled to identify the owner. In the four-year-old classroom there were four lunchboxes that were not labeled correctly.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-560-J

      “Tables shall be sanitized before and after each use. In the three-year-old classroom the table was not properly sanitized after use. The sanitizing solution did not remain on the surface for the required amount of time.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-G

      “Medication shall be labeled with the child’s name, name of medication, dosage amount and times to be given. There was emergency medication on-site for Child C with the intent to administer if needed. The emergency medication did not have the prescription label attached with the required information. The medication was not in the original box.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-N

      “Centers shall keep a record of medication administered that includes all the required information. Staff 1 administered medication to Child A on 2/24/26. There was no documentation of the medication given in the records.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “The center shall provide an annual approval from the health department. The annual approval was due three weeks ago and had not yet been completed.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. On the playground there was scattered debris, an exposed root and a sharp metal edge exposed on the shed. In the four-year-old classroom there were loose and missing floor tiles.”
  3. Apr 14, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-4 Complaint related: Yes

      “The required ratio for children ages 3 years to school age eligible is one staff member per ten children. On 4/13/26 Staff 2 supervised 11 children (youngest child 3 years) from 8:15am to 8:39am. Staff 2 supervised 12 children from 8:39 am to 8:43am. On 4/14/26 Staff 2 supervised 12 children (youngest child 3 years) from approximately 8:30am to 8:47am.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-H Complaint related: No

      “Cosmetics shall not be stored in areas accessible to children. On 4/10/26, while children moved around the classroom there were bottles of nail polish on the floor.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-210-A-4-a Complaint related: No

      “Within six months before being promoted or beginning work or one month after being promoted or beginning work, a minimum of 24 hours of training shall be received related to the care of children. The record for Staff 3 did not contained the required 24 hours of training for a program leader.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A Complaint related: No

      “For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. On 4/14/26 at approximately 11:30am, 16 preschool children were present. There were only 6 children marked present on the attendance record.”
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Repeat Violation Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision. On 4/9/26 Staff 1 did not maintain supervision of three-and four-year-old children during the rest period. Staff 1 laid down in the classroom with a blanket and faced the wall. Child A, a four-year-old, left the classroom unsupervised for approximately 7 minutes.”
  4. Oct 21, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • 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. Staff #2, employed for five months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry or sex offender check from another state.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “Repeat Violation The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff #3, was dated nine weeks after the first day of employment.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “Repeat Violation The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for five weeks, did not have documentation that a central registry search had been requested.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Repeat Violation When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated. There were 2 drink containers that were not labeled with a name and date in a school-age classroom.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. An evacuation drill was not practiced in September 2025.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 6/23/25 were not posted.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Repeat Violation Children under 10 years of age shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 9/18/25 Staff #2 and Staff #5 were supervising children ages 5 through 8 on the playground and an adjacent field. Staff #5 left a gate ajar, and Child #1 (5 years old) exited the playground through the open gate and began to cross a residential street. Staff # 2 and Staff #5 stated they did not see Child #1 go through the gate but then saw him on the street and went to retrieve him.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation The center shall ensure that areas and equipment, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. 1. Two toilets in the boys bathroom did not flush properly. 2. A fence post on the playground had two holes approximately 4 inches long, the wood was splintering.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Orientation training for staff shall be completed to include facility specific topics prior to the staff member working alone with children and within seven days of the date of employment. Staff #2, employed for 5 months, did not complete facility specific orientation. Staff #2 confirmed orientation training was not completed. Staff #3 completed orientation 9 weeks after the date of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Staff records shall be kept for each staff person that includes all of the required information. 1. Staff #1, employed for five weeks, did not have any completed reference verifications on file. 2. Staff #2 did not have documentation of verification of age and the address of the emergency contact.”
    • 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. Staff #2, employed for 5 months did not have first aid certification.”
    • 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. Staff #2, employed for 5 months did not have CPR certification.”
  5. Oct 21, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • 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. Staff #2, employed for five months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry or sex offender check from another state.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “Repeat Violation The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff #3, was dated nine weeks after the first day of employment.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “Repeat Violation The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for five weeks, did not have documentation that a central registry search had been requested.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Repeat Violation When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated. There were 2 drink containers that were not labeled with a name and date in a school-age classroom.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. An evacuation drill was not practiced in September 2025.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 6/23/25 were not posted.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Repeat Violation Children under 10 years of age shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 9/18/25 Staff #2 and Staff #5 were supervising children ages 5 through 8 on the playground and an adjacent field. Staff #5 left a gate ajar, and Child #1 (5 years old) exited the playground through the open gate and began to cross a residential street. Staff # 2 and Staff #5 stated they did not see Child #1 go through the gate but then saw him on the street and went to retrieve him.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation The center shall ensure that areas and equipment, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. 1. Two toilets in the boys bathroom did not flush properly. 2. A fence post on the playground had two holes approximately 4 inches long, the wood was splintering.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Orientation training for staff shall be completed to include facility specific topics prior to the staff member working alone with children and within seven days of the date of employment. Staff #2, employed for 5 months, did not complete facility specific orientation. Staff #2 confirmed orientation training was not completed. Staff #3 completed orientation 9 weeks after the date of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Staff records shall be kept for each staff person that includes all of the required information. 1. Staff #1, employed for five weeks, did not have any completed reference verifications on file. 2. Staff #2 did not have documentation of verification of age and the address of the emergency contact.”
    • 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. Staff #2, employed for 5 months did not have first aid certification.”
    • 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. Staff #2, employed for 5 months did not have CPR certification.”
  6. Jun 23, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: Yes

      “The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. On 6/17/25, due to an HVAC leak, a portion of the ceiling in a room used for storage, fell onto the floor. Two toilets were clogged and water overflowed onto the bathroom floor and into the hallway. On 6/18/25 there were discarded paper towels on the floor and the counter in the bathroom. In the hallway there was a blanket, food and debris on the floor.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B Complaint related: Yes

      “Repeat Violation Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. The utility closet was unlocked and contained wasp spray and paint.”
  7. May 6, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Repeat violation When food is brought from home, the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated. In a preschool classroom there were 6 lunchboxes that were not dated.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat violation Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. The playground fence had a missing board on the street side of the fence. There was a board was broken. There were four boards that had pulled away from the fence and had nails protruding.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-B

      “During the center's hours of operation, one adult on the premises shall be in charge of the administration of the center. Upon arrival the director and site lead were not present in the center. The staff on duty were not clear as to which staff member was in charge during the their absence.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The updated TB screening for staff #2 was due one week ago.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-E

      “Cleaning materials (e.g., detergents, sanitizers and polishes) and insecticides/pesticides shall be stored in areas physically separate from each other. In a kitchen cabinet wasp and hornet insecticide, dish detergent, Borax and disinfectant was stored together. In another cabinet an insecticide was stored with sanitizer and bleach.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the three year old classroom, cleaning and sanitizing solution were in an unlocked cabinet. In the hallway a cleaning supply closet was unlocked and contained cleaning solutions and drain cleaner. A utility closet in the hallway was unlocked and contained house paint and wasp insecticide spray.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff #1 was overdue by a 13 months.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training, annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the departments health and safety update course. The records for staff #2 and staff #3 did not have updated health and safety training.”
  8. May 6, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Repeat violation When food is brought from home, the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated. In a preschool classroom there were 6 lunchboxes that were not dated.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat violation Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. The playground fence had a missing board on the street side of the fence. There was a board was broken. There were four boards that had pulled away from the fence and had nails protruding.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-B

      “During the center's hours of operation, one adult on the premises shall be in charge of the administration of the center. Upon arrival the director and site lead were not present in the center. The staff on duty were not clear as to which staff member was in charge during the their absence.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The updated TB screening for staff #2 was due one week ago.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-E

      “Cleaning materials (e.g., detergents, sanitizers and polishes) and insecticides/pesticides shall be stored in areas physically separate from each other. In a kitchen cabinet wasp and hornet insecticide, dish detergent, Borax and disinfectant was stored together. In another cabinet an insecticide was stored with sanitizer and bleach.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the three year old classroom, cleaning and sanitizing solution were in an unlocked cabinet. In the hallway a cleaning supply closet was unlocked and contained cleaning solutions and drain cleaner. A utility closet in the hallway was unlocked and contained house paint and wasp insecticide spray.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff #1 was overdue by a 13 months.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training, annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the departments health and safety update course. The records for staff #2 and staff #3 did not have updated health and safety training.”
  9. Feb 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Nov 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home, the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. In a preschool classroom there were 2 lunchboxes that were not labeled with a name. There were 5 lunch boxes that were not labeled with a current date. On the playground there were 3 water bottles that did not have a name or date on them, there were 2 bottles that did not have a date.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In the school age classrooms, strips of baseboard were peeled away from the wall. There were large chunks of crumbling drywall exposed where the baseboard had peeled away. There was chipped, peeling paint on the windowsills. There was dirt and grime between the floor tiles and streaked on the floors.”
Show 12 earlier visits
  1. Nov 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home, the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. In a preschool classroom there were 2 lunchboxes that were not labeled with a name. There were 5 lunch boxes that were not labeled with a current date. On the playground there were 3 water bottles that did not have a name or date on them, there were 2 bottles that did not have a date.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In the school age classrooms, strips of baseboard were peeled away from the wall. There were large chunks of crumbling drywall exposed where the baseboard had peeled away. There was chipped, peeling paint on the windowsills. There was dirt and grime between the floor tiles and streaked on the floors.”
  2. May 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Based on a review of documentation and interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that an annual approval from the health department shall be provided. Evidence: 1. The health inspection was completed on 3/23/23, more than 12 months ago. An updated health inspection was due as of 3/24.2024. 2. Staff #5 confirmed that the annual inspection from the health department was not current.”
  3. May 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Based on a review of documentation and interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that an annual approval from the health department shall be provided. Evidence: 1. The health inspection was completed on 3/23/23, more than 12 months ago. An updated health inspection was due as of 3/24.2024. 2. Staff #5 confirmed that the annual inspection from the health department was not current.”
  4. Oct 26, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on record reviews and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the center implement ed a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1. The emergency evacuation drill log did not include documentation that an evacuation drill was conducted in the month of May 2023. 2. The Site Coordinator confirmed there was no documentation of a practice drill in May.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on record review and interview, it was determined the facility did not ensure that a sworn statement or affirmation is obtained prior to the first day of employment or beginning to serve as a volunteer. Evidence: 1. The sworn statement for Staff #3 (hire date 10/10/2023) was completed and signed 10/17/2023. This was seven days after beginning employment. 2. The Regional Youth Director confirmed the date the sworn statement was signed was after the employee's documented start date.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Pre-K 4 classroom there was a can of Lysol disinfectant spray and a container of Clorox wipes in an unlocked cabinet. 2.The Site Coordinator confirmed the cabinet containing the cleaning materials was not locked.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure electrical outlets have protective covers. Evidence: In the Pre-K4 classroom there was an electrical outlet in the cubby area where children hang their belongings that did not have covers.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that medication shall Include the duration of the parent's authorization for medication, Evidence: 1. The authorization for albuterol for child #6 did not contain a start or end date to indicate the duration of the authorization. 2. The Regional Youth Director confirmed the authorization dates were not documented.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility did not ensure that the current list of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions are maintained in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children and was kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: The allergy list posted on the wall in the Pre-K4 classroom showed children’s names and their allergies in a manner that other people coming into the classroom could see this confidential information.”
  5. Oct 25, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “(Repeat violation) Based on a review of ten staff records, it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that all staff have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #4 (date of hire 6/19/2023) and staff #10 (date of hire 7/16/2021) did not contain documentation of a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. 2. Staff #2 (Regional Youth Director) confirmed that staff #4 and #6 did not have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “(Repeat violation) Based on a review of ten staff records, it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that all staff have current first aid certification appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #4 (date of hire 6/19/2023) and staff #10 (date of hire 7/16/2021) did not contain documentation of current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. 2. Staff #2 (Regional Youth Director) confirmed that staff #4 and #6 did not have current certification first aid.”
  6. May 1, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-B Complaint related: No

      “Based upon interviews, the center did not ensure that during the hours of operation, one adult on the premises shall be in charge of the administration of the center. Evidence: 1. Upon arrival the center director was not present in the center. a. The staff on duty were not clear as to which staff member was in charge during the directors absence.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: No

      “Based on observation the center did not ensure that areas and equipment inside and outside shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The following conditions were observed in the bathrooms used by children: 1. There were 7 holes in the bathroom wall approximately 1/4-1/2? wide with insulation exposed and on the bathroom floor. 2.There was chipped and peeling paint in several bathroom stalls. 3.The stall door in the girls' bathroom had exposed screws with sharp tips. 4.The hinge on a stall door in the boy’s bathroom was loose by approximately ??. Screws were loose and protruding from the hinge and door.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-260-B Complaint related: No

      “Based upon a review of records, the center did not ensure that an annual approval from the health department was provided. Evidence: 1. When requested during the inspection, the most recent annual health department approval was not provided. a. Staff #2 stated that everything they had was posted on the board, but the annual health approval was not posted.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on observation the center did not ensure that when food is brought from home the food container shall be dated and clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: In the pre-k classroom there were 5 lunch boxes that had no dates on them, nor any names to identify the owner.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-450-A Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure that cribs, cots, mats and beds used by children other than infants shall have linens that consist of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. Evidence: 1. There were 6 cots in use that did not have the required linens. a. In the preschool room 2 children did not have a bottom cover on the cot. b. In the pre-k room 3 children did not have a bottom cover on the cot. c. In the pre-k room 1 child did not have a top or bottom cover on the cot. 2. Staff #3 confirmed that several cots in use by children did not have either a top or bottom cover.”
  7. Jan 27, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Based on a review of three staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all staff had a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to their job responsibilities. Evidence: The records for all staff did not include documentation of ongoing training.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on review of three staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all information was present in each staff member's record. Evidence: Staff #1did not have telephone number or address for the staff member's emergency contact person.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on inspection of the facility, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all areas were clean, safe and operable. Evidence: The vinyl covered chairs in the lobby have areas where the vinyl has torn or been worn away leaving areas that can not be appropriately cleaned and/or sanitized.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on review of three staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all background checks were updated every five years. Evidence: The fingerprints for staff #3 were dated 1/24/18, and were, therefore, over five years old.”
  8. Jan 27, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Based on a review of three staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all staff had a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to their job responsibilities. Evidence: The records for all staff did not include documentation of ongoing training.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on review of three staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all information was present in each staff member's record. Evidence: Staff #1did not have telephone number or address for the staff member's emergency contact person.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on inspection of the facility, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all areas were clean, safe and operable. Evidence: The vinyl covered chairs in the lobby have areas where the vinyl has torn or been worn away leaving areas that can not be appropriately cleaned and/or sanitized.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on review of three staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all background checks were updated every five years. Evidence: The fingerprints for staff #3 were dated 1/24/18, and were, therefore, over five years old.”
  9. Apr 20, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on a review of five staff records, it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that all staff have a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #4 did not contain documentation of a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. 2. Staff #6 (Program Administrator) confirmed that staff #4 did not have a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on a review of five staff records, it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that all staff have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #4 did not contain documentation of a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. 2. Staff #6 (Program Administrator) confirmed that staff #4 did not have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Based on interviews, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that when food is brought from home it is labeled with the child's name and date. Evidence: 1. None of the lunch boxes in the School Age room were dated. 2. Staff #6 (Program Administrator) acknowledged that the lunch boxes were not labeled with the date.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on a review of five staff records, it was determined that the facility did not deny continued employment of a staff who did not have a search of the central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #4 (date of hire 8/22/20) did not contain documentation of a completed search of the central registry finding. 2. The record for staff #5 (date of hire 5/24/05) did not contain documentation of a completed search of the central registry finding. 3. Staff #6 (Program Administrator) reviewed the records for the staff #4 and staff #5, and confirmed that the search of the central registry finding was not available for viewing during the inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on a review of five staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all staff complete the the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #4 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that staff #4 had completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course (Virginia Preservice Health and Safety Training) within 90 calendar days of employment. 2. Staff #6 (Program Administrator) confirmed that staff #4 had not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course (Virginia Preservice Health and Safety Training) within 90 calendar days of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-540-A

      “Based on a review of the facility's first aid kits, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all first kits contain all of the required items. Evidence: 1. The first aid kit for the bus *used for transporting the children to and from school on a daily basis did not include all of the required items. 2. Staff #6 (Program Administrator) confirmed the first aid kit for the bus did not contain all of the required items.”
    • Transportation

      8VAC20-780-550-K

      “Based on a review of the documents contained on the bus used to transport children daily to and from public school, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that the center shall prepare a document containing local emergency contact information, potential shelters, hospitals, evacuation routes, etc., that pertain to each site frequently visited or of routes frequently driven by center staff for center business (such as field trips, pickup/drop off of children to or from schools, etc.). This document must be kept in vehicles that centers use to transport children to and from the center. Evidence: 1. The document prepared and maintained on the center's bus did not include the routes frequently driven by center staff when picking up children from the local public schools. 2. Staff #6 (Program Administrator) confirmed that the routes frequently driven were not maintained on the bus.”
  10. Apr 20, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on a review of five staff records, it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that all staff have a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #4 did not contain documentation of a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. 2. Staff #6 (Program Administrator) confirmed that staff #4 did not have a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on a review of five staff records, it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that all staff have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #4 did not contain documentation of a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. 2. Staff #6 (Program Administrator) confirmed that staff #4 did not have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Based on interviews, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that when food is brought from home it is labeled with the child's name and date. Evidence: 1. None of the lunch boxes in the School Age room were dated. 2. Staff #6 (Program Administrator) acknowledged that the lunch boxes were not labeled with the date.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on a review of five staff records, it was determined that the facility did not deny continued employment of a staff who did not have a search of the central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #4 (date of hire 8/22/20) did not contain documentation of a completed search of the central registry finding. 2. The record for staff #5 (date of hire 5/24/05) did not contain documentation of a completed search of the central registry finding. 3. Staff #6 (Program Administrator) reviewed the records for the staff #4 and staff #5, and confirmed that the search of the central registry finding was not available for viewing during the inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on a review of five staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all staff complete the the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #4 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that staff #4 had completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course (Virginia Preservice Health and Safety Training) within 90 calendar days of employment. 2. Staff #6 (Program Administrator) confirmed that staff #4 had not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course (Virginia Preservice Health and Safety Training) within 90 calendar days of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-540-A

      “Based on a review of the facility's first aid kits, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all first kits contain all of the required items. Evidence: 1. The first aid kit for the bus *used for transporting the children to and from school on a daily basis did not include all of the required items. 2. Staff #6 (Program Administrator) confirmed the first aid kit for the bus did not contain all of the required items.”
    • Transportation

      8VAC20-780-550-K

      “Based on a review of the documents contained on the bus used to transport children daily to and from public school, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that the center shall prepare a document containing local emergency contact information, potential shelters, hospitals, evacuation routes, etc., that pertain to each site frequently visited or of routes frequently driven by center staff for center business (such as field trips, pickup/drop off of children to or from schools, etc.). This document must be kept in vehicles that centers use to transport children to and from the center. Evidence: 1. The document prepared and maintained on the center's bus did not include the routes frequently driven by center staff when picking up children from the local public schools. 2. Staff #6 (Program Administrator) confirmed that the routes frequently driven were not maintained on the bus.”
  11. Nov 12, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22VAC40-665-580-E-2

      “Based on a review of three staff records, it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that all staff have a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence 1. The record for staff #2 contained a first aid certification that expired in June 2019. 2. The record for staff #2 contained a first aid certification that expired in September 2021. 3. Staff #4 (Program Director) confirmed that staff #2 and staff #3 did not have a current certification in first aid.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22VAC40-665-580-E-1

      “Based on a review of three staff records, it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that all staff have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence 1. The record for staff #2 contained a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification that expired in June 2019. 2. The record for staff #2 contained a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification that expired in September 2021. 3. Staff #4 (Program Director) confirmed that staff #2 and staff 33 did not have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) .”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      22VAC40-185-270-A

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The wooden fence that surrounds the outside play area broken and missing boards along with exposed nails. 2. Staff #4 (Program Director) confirmed the fence surrounding the outside play area was not being maintained in a safe and operable condition.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-185-160-C

      “Based on a review of three staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2, contained documentation of TB screening that was dated 9/28/18. 2.The record for staff #3, contained documentation of TB screening that was dated 3/18/19. 3. Staff #4 (Program Director), reviewed the record for staff #2 and staff #3, and confirmed that an updated TB screening had not been received for either staff.”
    • Background checks

      22VAC40-191-60-C-2

      “Based on a review of three staff records, it was determined that the facility did not deny continued employment of a staff who did not have a search of the central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 (date of hire 6/27/21) did not contain documentation of a completed search of the central registry finding. 2. Staff #4 (Program Director) reviewed the record for the staff #1, and confirmed that the search of the central registry finding has not been received.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-185-550-H

      “Based on a review of the documents contained on the bus used to transport children daily to and from public school, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that the center shall prepare a document containing local emergency contact information, potential shelters, hospitals, evacuation routes, etc., that pertain to each site frequently visited or of routes frequently driven by center staff for center business (such as field trips, pickup/drop off of children to or from schools, etc.). This document must be kept in vehicles that centers use to transport children to and from the center. Evidence: 1. There was not a document available for viewing during the inspection on the center's bus that is used for transporting the children that included the local emergency contact information, potential shelters, hospitals, evacuation routes, etc., that pertain to each site frequently visited or of routes frequently driven by center staff for center business. 2. Staff #4 (Program Director) confirmed that there was not a transportation document maintained on the bus that contains all of the required information..”
  12. Nov 12, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22VAC40-665-580-E-2

      “Based on a review of three staff records, it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that all staff have a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence 1. The record for staff #2 contained a first aid certification that expired in June 2019. 2. The record for staff #2 contained a first aid certification that expired in September 2021. 3. Staff #4 (Program Director) confirmed that staff #2 and staff #3 did not have a current certification in first aid.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22VAC40-665-580-E-1

      “Based on a review of three staff records, it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that all staff have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence 1. The record for staff #2 contained a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification that expired in June 2019. 2. The record for staff #2 contained a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification that expired in September 2021. 3. Staff #4 (Program Director) confirmed that staff #2 and staff 33 did not have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) .”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      22VAC40-185-270-A

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The wooden fence that surrounds the outside play area broken and missing boards along with exposed nails. 2. Staff #4 (Program Director) confirmed the fence surrounding the outside play area was not being maintained in a safe and operable condition.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-185-160-C

      “Based on a review of three staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2, contained documentation of TB screening that was dated 9/28/18. 2.The record for staff #3, contained documentation of TB screening that was dated 3/18/19. 3. Staff #4 (Program Director), reviewed the record for staff #2 and staff #3, and confirmed that an updated TB screening had not been received for either staff.”
    • Background checks

      22VAC40-191-60-C-2

      “Based on a review of three staff records, it was determined that the facility did not deny continued employment of a staff who did not have a search of the central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 (date of hire 6/27/21) did not contain documentation of a completed search of the central registry finding. 2. Staff #4 (Program Director) reviewed the record for the staff #1, and confirmed that the search of the central registry finding has not been received.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-185-550-H

      “Based on a review of the documents contained on the bus used to transport children daily to and from public school, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that the center shall prepare a document containing local emergency contact information, potential shelters, hospitals, evacuation routes, etc., that pertain to each site frequently visited or of routes frequently driven by center staff for center business (such as field trips, pickup/drop off of children to or from schools, etc.). This document must be kept in vehicles that centers use to transport children to and from the center. Evidence: 1. There was not a document available for viewing during the inspection on the center's bus that is used for transporting the children that included the local emergency contact information, potential shelters, hospitals, evacuation routes, etc., that pertain to each site frequently visited or of routes frequently driven by center staff for center business. 2. Staff #4 (Program Director) confirmed that there was not a transportation document maintained on the bus that contains all of the required information..”

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 South Hampton Roads - Salem Family Center

Is YMCA of South Hampton Roads - Salem Family Center licensed?

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

When was YMCA of South Hampton Roads - Salem Family Center last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA of South Hampton Roads - Salem Family Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 48 rules across 12 of 13 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 South Hampton Roads - Salem Family Center care for?

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

Does YMCA of South Hampton Roads - Salem Family Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are YMCA of South Hampton Roads - Salem Family Center's hours?

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

How much does YMCA of South Hampton Roads - Salem Family Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 471-9622 to ask.

What is YMCA of South Hampton Roads - Salem Family Center's phone number?

(757) 471-9622.

Where is YMCA of South Hampton Roads - Salem Family Center?

2029 Salem Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. The nearest other daycare we list is Salem United Methodist Church, 0.1 miles away.

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