The Merit School of Stafford Lakes # 25
251 University Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA
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YMCA SACC at Hartwood Elementary is a licensed child care center in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 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 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
YMCA SACC at Hartwood Elementary has not listed its tuition.
State record
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 12 of 14 visits · 12 rules in all
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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8VAC20-780-540-D
“All required emergency supplies shall be at the center and available on field trips. The center did not have more than one triangular bandage.”
8VAC20-780-340-A
“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On September 8, 2025, Child #4 (age: 9 years) climbed on top of a piece of outdoor play equipment and after being instructed to get down by staff two-to-three times, child #4 fell from the playground equipment, breaking their elbow. During staff interviews, Staff A and Staff B reported that children have been climbing on top of this playground equipment for the past year.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“Nonmedical emergency supplies shall be required. The center's battery-operated radio would not turn on.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Child #1's (age: 7 years) most recent medication authorization forms for an Epi-Pen and liquid Benadryl expired 8/20/2025 and the medications were on-site.”
8VAC20-780-340-A
“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On September 8, 2025, Child #4 (age: 9 years) climbed on top of a piece of outdoor play equipment and after being instructed to get down by staff two-to-three times, child #4 fell from the playground equipment, breaking their elbow. During staff interviews, Staff A and Staff B reported that children have been climbing on top of this playground equipment for the past year.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“Nonmedical emergency supplies shall be required. The center's battery-operated radio would not turn on.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Child #1's (age: 7 years) most recent medication authorization forms for an Epi-Pen and liquid Benadryl expired 8/20/2025 and the medications were on-site.”
8VAC20-780-340-A
“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On September 8, 2025, Child #4 (age: 9 years) climbed on top of a piece of outdoor play equipment and after being instructed to get down by staff two-to-three times, child #4 fell from the playground equipment, breaking their elbow. During staff interviews, Staff A and Staff B reported that children have been climbing on top of this playground equipment for the past year.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“Nonmedical emergency supplies shall be required. The center's battery-operated radio would not turn on.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Child #1's (age: 7 years) most recent medication authorization forms for an Epi-Pen and liquid Benadryl expired 8/20/2025 and the medications were on-site.”
8VAC20-780-340-A
“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On September 8, 2025, Child #4 (age: 9 years) climbed on top of a piece of outdoor play equipment and after being instructed to get down by staff two-to-three times, child #4 fell from the playground equipment, breaking their elbow. During staff interviews, Staff A and Staff B reported that children have been climbing on top of this playground equipment for the past year.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“Nonmedical emergency supplies shall be required. The center's battery-operated radio would not turn on.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Child #1's (age: 7 years) most recent medication authorization forms for an Epi-Pen and liquid Benadryl expired 8/20/2025 and the medications were on-site.”
8VAC20-780-40-L
“The center is required to inform all staff who work with children of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Staff did not know all of the diagnosed food allergies for Child #6. The child has been enrolled in the program for six weeks.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center failed to ensure that all required background checks were conduced for each board member for each state in which they have lived in the last five years. There was no out of state central registry check for board officer #3 who has been serving as a board officer for over six months.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The center is required to maintain a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. The current written list did not include Child #6 that had been diagnosed with multiple food allergies requiring emergency medication. The child has been enrolled in the program for six weeks.”
8VAC20-780-40-L
“The center is required to inform all staff who work with children of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Staff did not know all of the diagnosed food allergies for Child #6. The child has been enrolled in the program for six weeks.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center failed to ensure that all required background checks were conduced for each board member for each state in which they have lived in the last five years. There was no out of state central registry check for board officer #3 who has been serving as a board officer for over six months.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The center is required to maintain a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. The current written list did not include Child #6 that had been diagnosed with multiple food allergies requiring emergency medication. The child has been enrolled in the program for six weeks.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on review of six staff records, the program did not obtain the results of a search of the central registry from each state in which a staff member has resided within the previous five years, within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #4 contained documentation that the staff member had resided in West Virginia within the past five years. The central registry results on record for Staff #4, with an employment date of 4/1/23, were dated 5/19/23.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“Repeat Violation: Based on review of six staff records, the program did not obtain the results of a search of the central registry within 30 days for one staff. Evidence: The central registry results on record for Staff #4, with an employment date of 4/1/23, were dated 5/22/23.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Repeat Violation Based on review of the written attendance record, the center did not ensure they maintained a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: At approximately 4:10 p.m. there were 26 children present. Staff stated there were 30 children in attendance and the written record reflected 28 children present.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of the results of a central registry search within 30 days of employment for all staff members. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 with an employment date of 8/24/22, the results of the central registry search background check was dated 10/24/22. 2. The record for Staff #2 with an employment date of 6/29/22, the results of the central registry search background check was dated 9/22/22. 3. The record for Staff #3, with an employment date of 9/13/22, the results of the central registry search background check was dated 10/26/22.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Repeat Violation Based on review of the written attendance record, the center did not ensure they maintained a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: At approximately 4:10 p.m. there were 26 children present. Staff stated there were 30 children in attendance and the written record reflected 28 children present.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of the results of a central registry search within 30 days of employment for all staff members. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 with an employment date of 8/24/22, the results of the central registry search background check was dated 10/24/22. 2. The record for Staff #2 with an employment date of 6/29/22, the results of the central registry search background check was dated 9/22/22. 3. The record for Staff #3, with an employment date of 9/13/22, the results of the central registry search background check was dated 10/26/22.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on review of the written attendance record, the center did not ensure they maintained a written record of daily attendance. Evidence: There were seven children present, the written record reflected there were three.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on review of the written attendance record, the center did not ensure they maintained a written record of daily attendance. Evidence: There were seven children present, the written record reflected there were three.”
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FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 12 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.
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 371-9622 to ask.
(540) 371-9622.
14 Shackelfords Well Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22406. The nearest other daycare we list is Christa Futrell, 1 miles away.