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YMCA SAC At Widewater Elem School

101 Den Rich Road, Stafford, VA 22554
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
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About YMCA SAC At Widewater Elem School

YMCA SAC At Widewater Elem School is a licensed child care center in Stafford, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving school-age children.

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

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for YMCA SAC At Widewater Elem School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
100 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#ID32655
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 12 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Sep 8, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A

      “When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. When asked about Child A’s emergency medication onsite, staff were not aware of Child A’s diagnosed food allergy, and the child’s food allergy was not documented on the written allergy list, therefore not ensuring Child A’s care and protection while in care.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-540-E

      “The following non-medical emergency supplies shall be required: One working, battery-operated radio in each building used by children. There was no radio on-site during the inspection.”
    • 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 documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Child A, with a documented allergy and an emergency medication on site was not documented on the allergy list.”
  2. May 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “Each child with a diagnosed food allergy must have a written care plan to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #1, present at the time of inspection and has a diagnosed food allergy, did not have a written allergy care plan on file signed by a physician.”
  4. May 20, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by written physician's orders, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Four medications were observed stored in a box that was not locked. The medication box is stored in a closet that was observed to be unlocked.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. The children used hand sanitizer instead of using soap and water before eating afternoon snack.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 5/20/2025 child A (age 6 years) and child B (age 8 years) were observed running out of the cafeteria to use the restroom without the supervision of staff. The Licensing Inspector observed the children run out of the door and notified staff A that the children had left the room. Staff A ran to the hallway to retrieve them.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-A

      “The required ratio for children school age eligible up to 9 years is one staff per 18 children. On 5/20/2025 staff A was observed standing in the hallway with two children to allow them to use the restroom, leaving staff B in the cafeteria supervising 31 children. Staff confirmed that it is their everyday practice to stand in the hallway while groups of children use the restroom leaving one staff in the cafeteria.”
  5. May 20, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by written physician's orders, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Four medications were observed stored in a box that was not locked. The medication box is stored in a closet that was observed to be unlocked.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. The children used hand sanitizer instead of using soap and water before eating afternoon snack.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 5/20/2025 child A (age 6 years) and child B (age 8 years) were observed running out of the cafeteria to use the restroom without the supervision of staff. The Licensing Inspector observed the children run out of the door and notified staff A that the children had left the room. Staff A ran to the hallway to retrieve them.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-A

      “The required ratio for children school age eligible up to 9 years is one staff per 18 children. On 5/20/2025 staff A was observed standing in the hallway with two children to allow them to use the restroom, leaving staff B in the cafeteria supervising 31 children. Staff confirmed that it is their everyday practice to stand in the hallway while groups of children use the restroom leaving one staff in the cafeteria.”
  6. Dec 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “The center's procedures for administering medication shall include methods to prevent use of outdated medication. The medication for child A has been expired for three months.”
  7. Dec 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “The center's procedures for administering medication shall include methods to prevent use of outdated medication. The medication for child A has been expired for three months.”
  8. Sep 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Staff records shall contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. Staff #2, employed for over one month, did not have documentation on file that the individual possesses the education required by the job position.”
  9. Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Dec 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-C

      “Based on observation, and staff interviews, the center failed to have a second staff member or volunteer on the premises when one or more children are present. Evidence: at approximately 4:28pm, staff #2 left the building. Staff stated that they had to go to another job. At approximately 4:30 pm, staff #3 arrived at work. For approximately two minutes there was only one staff member supervising the seven children in care.”
  4. Apr 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-C

      “Based on observation, and staff interviews, the center failed to have a second staff member or volunteer on the premises when one or more children are present. Evidence: at approximately 4:28pm, staff #2 left the building. Staff stated that they had to go to another job. At approximately 4:30 pm, staff #3 arrived at work. For approximately two minutes there was only one staff member supervising the seven children in care.”
  5. Dec 12, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on review of two staff records, it was determined that one staff had a disqualifying Office of Background Investigations (OBI) fingerprinting-based criminal history record check. Evidence: the record for staff #1 (date of hire: 10/24/2022) had an OBI determination letter that stated, "not eligible." Staff #1 was observed supervising children.”
  6. Dec 12, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on review of two staff records, it was determined that one staff had a disqualifying Office of Background Investigations (OBI) fingerprinting-based criminal history record check. Evidence: the record for staff #1 (date of hire: 10/24/2022) had an OBI determination letter that stated, "not eligible." Staff #1 was observed supervising children.”
  7. Jun 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 17, 2022Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C Complaint related: No

      “Based on review of documentation, not all staff had a repeat tuberculosis (TB) test/screening at least every two years from the date of the previous test/screening. Evidence: the record for staff #1 (date of hire: 8/28/17) had a TB test/screening dated 2/23/20.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-C Complaint related: No

      “Based on review of documentation, and multiple interviews, the center failed to have at least two staff members with current certification in First Aid and CPR present on the premises during the center’s hours of operation and whenever children are in care. Evidence: from approximately October 12, 2021 to April 21, 2022 between the hours of approximately 6:00 ? 7:30 am there was only one staff member on site. There were approximately 6-9 children present during this time period.”
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Based on review of documentation, and multiple interviews, the center failed to have a second staff member or volunteer on the premises when one or more children are present. Evidence: from approximately October 12, 2021 until April 21, 2022 from approximately 6:00 am ? 7:30 am, only one staff member was regularly scheduled to work. Interviews revealed that there was only one staff member working during this time period. There were approximately 6-9 children in attendance during this time period.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-245-J-3 Complaint related: No

      “Based on observation, review of documentation, and multiple interviews, the center failed to ensure that a child for whom emergency medication has been prescribed was always in the care of a staff member who has current Medication Administration Training (MAT) certification. Evidence: Child #1, with a diagnosed food allergy, and medication (epinephrine) on site, was in attendance April 11, 12, 13, 14, 19 and 20, 2022 from approximately 6:30 ? 7:25 am. Staff #1 was working alone during this time period and does not have MAT certification.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-J-1 Complaint related: No

      “Based on review of documentation, and multiple interviews, the center has agreed to administer medication but did not always have a staff member on site with current Medication Administration Training (MAT) certification. Evidence: Staff #1 was working alone from approximately October 12, 2021 to April 21, 2022 between the hours of approximately 6:00 ? 7:30 am. Staff #1 does not have documentation of MAT certification. Interviews revealed that there was medication on site during this time period.”
  9. May 17, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C Complaint related: No

      “Based on review of documentation, not all staff had a repeat tuberculosis (TB) test/screening at least every two years from the date of the previous test/screening. Evidence: the record for staff #1 (date of hire: 8/28/17) had a TB test/screening dated 2/23/20.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-C Complaint related: No

      “Based on review of documentation, and multiple interviews, the center failed to have at least two staff members with current certification in First Aid and CPR present on the premises during the center’s hours of operation and whenever children are in care. Evidence: from approximately October 12, 2021 to April 21, 2022 between the hours of approximately 6:00 ? 7:30 am there was only one staff member on site. There were approximately 6-9 children present during this time period.”
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Based on review of documentation, and multiple interviews, the center failed to have a second staff member or volunteer on the premises when one or more children are present. Evidence: from approximately October 12, 2021 until April 21, 2022 from approximately 6:00 am ? 7:30 am, only one staff member was regularly scheduled to work. Interviews revealed that there was only one staff member working during this time period. There were approximately 6-9 children in attendance during this time period.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-245-J-3 Complaint related: No

      “Based on observation, review of documentation, and multiple interviews, the center failed to ensure that a child for whom emergency medication has been prescribed was always in the care of a staff member who has current Medication Administration Training (MAT) certification. Evidence: Child #1, with a diagnosed food allergy, and medication (epinephrine) on site, was in attendance April 11, 12, 13, 14, 19 and 20, 2022 from approximately 6:30 ? 7:25 am. Staff #1 was working alone during this time period and does not have MAT certification.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-J-1 Complaint related: No

      “Based on review of documentation, and multiple interviews, the center has agreed to administer medication but did not always have a staff member on site with current Medication Administration Training (MAT) certification. Evidence: Staff #1 was working alone from approximately October 12, 2021 to April 21, 2022 between the hours of approximately 6:00 ? 7:30 am. Staff #1 does not have documentation of MAT certification. Interviews revealed that there was medication on site during this time period.”
  10. May 17, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C Complaint related: No

      “Based on review of documentation, not all staff had a repeat tuberculosis (TB) test/screening at least every two years from the date of the previous test/screening. Evidence: the record for staff #1 (date of hire: 8/28/17) had a TB test/screening dated 2/23/20.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-C Complaint related: No

      “Based on review of documentation, and multiple interviews, the center failed to have at least two staff members with current certification in First Aid and CPR present on the premises during the center’s hours of operation and whenever children are in care. Evidence: from approximately October 12, 2021 to April 21, 2022 between the hours of approximately 6:00 ? 7:30 am there was only one staff member on site. There were approximately 6-9 children present during this time period.”
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Based on review of documentation, and multiple interviews, the center failed to have a second staff member or volunteer on the premises when one or more children are present. Evidence: from approximately October 12, 2021 until April 21, 2022 from approximately 6:00 am ? 7:30 am, only one staff member was regularly scheduled to work. Interviews revealed that there was only one staff member working during this time period. There were approximately 6-9 children in attendance during this time period.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-245-J-3 Complaint related: No

      “Based on observation, review of documentation, and multiple interviews, the center failed to ensure that a child for whom emergency medication has been prescribed was always in the care of a staff member who has current Medication Administration Training (MAT) certification. Evidence: Child #1, with a diagnosed food allergy, and medication (epinephrine) on site, was in attendance April 11, 12, 13, 14, 19 and 20, 2022 from approximately 6:30 ? 7:25 am. Staff #1 was working alone during this time period and does not have MAT certification.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-J-1 Complaint related: No

      “Based on review of documentation, and multiple interviews, the center has agreed to administer medication but did not always have a staff member on site with current Medication Administration Training (MAT) certification. Evidence: Staff #1 was working alone from approximately October 12, 2021 to April 21, 2022 between the hours of approximately 6:00 ? 7:30 am. Staff #1 does not have documentation of MAT certification. Interviews revealed that there was medication on site during this time period.”
  11. Dec 2, 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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FAQ

Questions about YMCA SAC At Widewater Elem School

Is YMCA SAC At Widewater Elem School licensed?

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

When was YMCA SAC At Widewater Elem School last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA SAC At Widewater Elem School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 7 of 12 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 SAC At Widewater Elem School care for?

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

Does YMCA SAC At Widewater Elem School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are YMCA SAC At Widewater Elem School's hours?

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

How much does YMCA SAC At Widewater Elem School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 373-3719 to ask.

What is YMCA SAC At Widewater Elem School's phone number?

(540) 373-3719.

Where is YMCA SAC At Widewater Elem School?

101 Den Rich Road, Stafford, VA 22554. The nearest other daycare we list is Aquia Harbour Preschool, 2.2 miles away.

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