The Merit School at North Stafford (#34)
19 Soaring Eagle Drive, Stafford, VA
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YMCA SACC at Park Ridge Elementary is a licensed child care center in Stafford, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM |
| 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 | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
YMCA SACC at Park Ridge Elementary has not listed its tuition.
State record
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 13 visits · 23 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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8VAC20-780-40-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 had a documented food allergy and emergency medication was present on site; however, Child A’s allergy was not listed on the center’s allergy list.”
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.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which contains all required information. Child B did not have a file onsite and the virtual file was not able to be accessed during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“Prescription medication may be administered if the parent has completed a written authorization from a parent or guardian. There was no written parent/guardian or physician authorization to administer prescription medications to Child A.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“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 #1, did not have a current certification in CPR, the certification on file was expired by 9 days.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“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 #1, did not have a current certification in first aid, the certification on file was expired by 9 days.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Tuberculosis screening documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. Staff A’s TB screening was completed 2 months prior to their start date.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“The following non-medical emergency supplies shall be required: One working, battery-operated flashlight on each floor of each building that is used by children. There were no batteries at the center for the radio therefore the center did not have an operating radio within the program.”
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. Child A, with a diagnosed food allergy was not on the current written list of all children with allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“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 #1, did not have a current certification in CPR, the certification on file was expired by 9 days.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“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 #1, did not have a current certification in first aid, the certification on file was expired by 9 days.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Tuberculosis screening documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. Staff A’s TB screening was completed 2 months prior to their start date.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“The following non-medical emergency supplies shall be required: One working, battery-operated flashlight on each floor of each building that is used by children. There were no batteries at the center for the radio therefore the center did not have an operating radio within the program.”
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. Child A, with a diagnosed food allergy was not on the current written list of all children with allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions.”
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 written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions was not current.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“Prescription medication may be administered if the parent has completed a written authorization from a parent or guardian. The written authorization for Child A, did not give the center permission to administer the medications on site.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled. Child #2 did not have a record on file for review during inspection.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-5
“The required ratio for school age eligible children up to age 9 years is 1 staff per 18 children. Staff #1 and #2 was observed supervising 44 children (youngest child 5 years old) from approximately 3:25pm-3:36pm.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“Prescription medication may be administered if the parent has completed a written authorization from a parent or guardian. The written authorization for Child #1, did not give the center permission to administer the medication on site.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled. Child #2 did not have a record on file for review during inspection.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-5
“The required ratio for school age eligible children up to age 9 years is 1 staff per 18 children. Staff #1 and #2 was observed supervising 44 children (youngest child 5 years old) from approximately 3:25pm-3:36pm.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“Prescription medication may be administered if the parent has completed a written authorization from a parent or guardian. The written authorization for Child #1, did not give the center permission to administer the medication on site.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on review of four staff records, the program did not obtain all of the required documentation for staff records. Evidence: The record for Staff #4 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education and experience required by the job position.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on observation of three staff records it was determined that not all staff had documentation of current First Aid certification on site. Evidence: Staff A (start date: 08/18/23) did not have documentation of current First Aid certification on file.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on observation of three staff records it was determined that not all staff had documentation of current CPR certification on site. Evidence: Staff A (start date: 08/18/23) did not have documentation of current CPR certification on file.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on review of eight children's records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of an allergy care plan when the child has been diagnosed with a food allergy. Evidence: Child A is listed on the facilities allergy list as having a diagnosed food allergy. The record for child A did not have an allergy care plan as required.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on review of medication it was determined that not all procedures regarding prescription medication were followed. Evidence: The emergency medication on site for child B and child C did not have a written authorization from a parent or guardian.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on review of three staff records it was determined that not all required documentation was on site at the facility. Evidence: The record for staff A (start date: 08/18/23) did not have documentation of name, address, verification of age, job title, date of employment, and name, address, and telephone number of an emergency contact.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on observation of three staff records it was determined that not all staff had documentation of current First Aid certification on site. Evidence: Staff A (start date: 08/18/23) did not have documentation of current First Aid certification on file.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on observation of three staff records it was determined that not all staff had documentation of current CPR certification on site. Evidence: Staff A (start date: 08/18/23) did not have documentation of current CPR certification on file.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on review of eight children's records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of an allergy care plan when the child has been diagnosed with a food allergy. Evidence: Child A is listed on the facilities allergy list as having a diagnosed food allergy. The record for child A did not have an allergy care plan as required.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on review of medication it was determined that not all procedures regarding prescription medication were followed. Evidence: The emergency medication on site for child B and child C did not have a written authorization from a parent or guardian.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on review of three staff records it was determined that not all required documentation was on site at the facility. Evidence: The record for staff A (start date: 08/18/23) did not have documentation of name, address, verification of age, job title, date of employment, and name, address, and telephone number of an emergency contact.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“Based on observation and interviews it was determined that not all required components of the first aid kit were operable. Evidence: There were only three of the six required batteries on site to operate the required radio for the first aid kit.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“Based on review of medication it was determined that not all procedures regarding prescription medication were followed. Evidence: The emergency medication on site for child A and child B did not have a written authorization from a parent or guardian.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on review of medication it was determined that medication was not picked up by a parent within 14 days after a written authorization for medication expires. Evidence: The medication on site for child C was accompanied by a written authorization for medication form which expired on 09/28/23.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“Based on observation and interviews it was determined that not all required components of the first aid kit were operable. Evidence: There were only three of the six required batteries on site to operate the required radio for the first aid kit.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“Based on review of medication it was determined that not all procedures regarding prescription medication were followed. Evidence: The emergency medication on site for child A and child B did not have a written authorization from a parent or guardian.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on review of medication it was determined that medication was not picked up by a parent within 14 days after a written authorization for medication expires. Evidence: The medication on site for child C was accompanied by a written authorization for medication form which expired on 09/28/23.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on a review of on-site documentation, it was determined that not all required information was available for all staff. Evidence: Staff #3 did not have documentation of a name, address and phone number to be notified in an emergency, or certification .”
8VAC20-780-40-L
“Based on staff interview, the facility failed to inform all staff who work with children of children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. Evidence: when asked, not all staff could accurately state which children in the group had allergies, sensitivities and/or dietary restrictions.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on a review of on-site documentation, it was determined that not all required information was available for all staff. Evidence: Staff #3 did not have documentation of a name, address and phone number to be notified in an emergency, or certification .”
8VAC20-780-40-L
“Based on staff interview, the facility failed to inform all staff who work with children of children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. Evidence: when asked, not all staff could accurately state which children in the group had allergies, sensitivities and/or dietary restrictions.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on review of four staff records, the center did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) test/ screening for staff completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: the record for staff #4 (date of hire: 5/25/2022) had a TB test/screening dated 9/11/2021.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on review of four staff records, the center did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) test/ screening for staff completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: the record for staff #4 (date of hire: 5/25/2022) had a TB test/screening dated 9/11/2021.”
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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 September 8, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 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.
75, 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 9:00 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 341-9622 to ask.
(540) 341-9622.
2000 Parkway Boulevard, Stafford, VA 22554. The nearest other daycare we list is The Merit School of Stafford #75, 0.2 miles away.