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Young Men's Christian Assoc of VA's Blue Ridge- Kirk Family YMCA
- licensed capacity
- 140
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Young Men's Christian Assoc of VA's Blue Ridge- Kirk Family YMCA
Young Men's Christian Assoc of VA's Blue Ridge- Kirk Family YMCA is a licensed child care center in Roanoke, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 140 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with summer camp.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 140 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian principles) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 140 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Young Men's Christian Assoc of VA's Blue Ridge- Kirk Family YMCA has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Young Men's Christian Assoc of VA's Blue Ridge- Kirk Family YMCA
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 140 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #ID47608
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 12 visits · 29 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Safe sleep 3
- Background checks 3
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 16, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-290-3
“In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. Three outlets in the Preschool Classroom were not covered and were within reach of children.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“REPEAT VIOLATION;SYSTEMIC VIOLATION A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff 1 updated screening was overdue by 2 years.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the Preschool Classroom, multiple cleaners and sanitizers were unlocked and accessible to children.”
Jan 20, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. An outlet was uncovered in Classroom A within reach of children.”
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 7/3/2025, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of Child #3 (enrolled five months).”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“REPEAT VIOLATION A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1 updated screening was overdue by 15 months.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Monthly evacuation drills did not occur during October 2025 thru December 2025.”
Jul 3, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-560-G
“When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly labeled and dated. 5 children’s lunches were not dated and 5 children’s lunches were not labeled or dated in classroom 1.”
8VAC20-780-450-D
“Pillows when used shall be covered with pillowcases. 1 child did not have a pillowcase in the classroom 1.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Cots used by specific children other than infants shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one piece covering which is open on three edges. 6 children did not have a bottom cover and 1 child did not have a top cover and bottom cover in the classroom 1.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1 updated screening was due 7 months ago and Staff #2 updated screening was due 13 months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
8VAC20-780-440-B
“Cots shall be identified for use by a specific child. 10 cots were not labeled for use by specific children in classroom 1.”
Jul 3, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-560-G
“When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly labeled and dated. 5 children’s lunches were not dated and 5 children’s lunches were not labeled or dated in classroom 1.”
8VAC20-780-450-D
“Pillows when used shall be covered with pillowcases. 1 child did not have a pillowcase in the classroom 1.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Cots used by specific children other than infants shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one piece covering which is open on three edges. 6 children did not have a bottom cover and 1 child did not have a top cover and bottom cover in the classroom 1.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1 updated screening was due 7 months ago and Staff #2 updated screening was due 13 months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
8VAC20-780-440-B
“Cots shall be identified for use by a specific child. 10 cots were not labeled for use by specific children in classroom 1.”
Jan 2, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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 #3, employed two years, did not have current first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.”
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 CPR appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #3, employed for two years, did not have current CPR training appropriate to ages of children in care.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“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 more than 6 months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from a different state.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“REPEAT VIOLATION For staff hired before July 1, 2024, providers must obtain the results of a central registry search for an employee, within 30 days of service. Staff #3 did not have central registry search results during the inspection and has been employed for over 45 days.”
Jan 2, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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 #3, employed two years, did not have current first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.”
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 CPR appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #3, employed for two years, did not have current CPR training appropriate to ages of children in care.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“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 more than 6 months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from a different state.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“REPEAT VIOLATION For staff hired before July 1, 2024, providers must obtain the results of a central registry search for an employee, within 30 days of service. Staff #3 did not have central registry search results during the inspection and has been employed for over 45 days.”
Nov 13, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: No
“Centers shall be in compliance with the center’s own policies and procedures required by these standards. The centers discipline policy states discipline techniques, such as rough handling or shaking a kid, are forbidden.”
8VAC20-780-410-1 Complaint related: No
“The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: roughly handling a child. On October 31, 2024, Staff #1 lifted Child #1 (age 6) off the ground by the left arm to move the child. One minute later on the other side of the room Staff #1 jerked the right arm of Child #1.”
Jul 1, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. There was approximately 1 inch of resilient surfacing around the fall zones of the playground structure and 6 inches is required.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided. The most recent health inspection was dated 5/9/2023 during the inspection on 7/1/2024.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before eating meals or snacks. Staff were observed using hand sanitizer to clean children’s hands prior to children eating morning snack.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #2, enrolled 1 day, was missing 9 required components.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Staff #1 most recent tuberculosis screening was dated 8/5/2021.”
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. Licensing inspector observed 8 lunch containers that were not labeled with a name and date to identify the owner.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Employees must have a Central Registry check by end of the 30th day of employment. Staff #2 was hired on 12/29/2023 and did not have Central Registry check results during the inspection on 7/1/2024.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on the review of three staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: Staff #2 date of hire was12/29/2023 and on the day of the inspection the first aid training was dated 4/21/2024.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on the review of three staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days current certification in CPR appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: Staff #2 date of hire was12/29/2023 and on the day of the inspection the CPR training was dated 4/21/2024.”
Jul 1, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. There was approximately 1 inch of resilient surfacing around the fall zones of the playground structure and 6 inches is required.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided. The most recent health inspection was dated 5/9/2023 during the inspection on 7/1/2024.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before eating meals or snacks. Staff were observed using hand sanitizer to clean children’s hands prior to children eating morning snack.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #2, enrolled 1 day, was missing 9 required components.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Staff #1 most recent tuberculosis screening was dated 8/5/2021.”
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. Licensing inspector observed 8 lunch containers that were not labeled with a name and date to identify the owner.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Employees must have a Central Registry check by end of the 30th day of employment. Staff #2 was hired on 12/29/2023 and did not have Central Registry check results during the inspection on 7/1/2024.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on the review of three staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: Staff #2 date of hire was12/29/2023 and on the day of the inspection the first aid training was dated 4/21/2024.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on the review of three staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days current certification in CPR appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: Staff #2 date of hire was12/29/2023 and on the day of the inspection the CPR training was dated 4/21/2024.”
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Jan 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-560-L
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that staff shall sit with children during meal times. Evidence: Licensing staff observed four staff standing while children were seated at tables eating during snack time.”
Jan 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-560-L
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that staff shall sit with children during meal times. Evidence: Licensing staff observed four staff standing while children were seated at tables eating during snack time.”
Jul 3, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on the review of three staff records, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff person working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Staff 3 start date was 06/12/2023 and on the day of the inspection orientation training was not documented.”
8VAC20-780-160-B
“Based on the review of three staff records, the center failed to ensure acceptable forms of documentation of tuberculosis screening are a clearance statement signed by a physician, the physician’s designee or an official of the local health department. Evidence: 2. Staff 1 most recent tuberculosis screening was dated 8/5/2021 and on the day of the inspection did not include a physician’s signature.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuations, shelter-in-place and lockdown drills. Evidence: Emergency drills were not documented on the day of the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on the review of three staff records, the center failed to ensure each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children . Evidence: 1. Staff 3 start date was 06/12/2023 and on the day of the inspection was observed working with children and did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.”
8VAC20-780-550-C
“Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures/maps shall be posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of the building. Evidence: There was no map showing emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place posted at the center in the lower level purple classroom.”
Jul 3, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on the review of three staff records, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff person working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Staff 3 start date was 06/12/2023 and on the day of the inspection orientation training was not documented.”
8VAC20-780-160-B
“Based on the review of three staff records, the center failed to ensure acceptable forms of documentation of tuberculosis screening are a clearance statement signed by a physician, the physician’s designee or an official of the local health department. Evidence: 2. Staff 1 most recent tuberculosis screening was dated 8/5/2021 and on the day of the inspection did not include a physician’s signature.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuations, shelter-in-place and lockdown drills. Evidence: Emergency drills were not documented on the day of the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on the review of three staff records, the center failed to ensure each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children . Evidence: 1. Staff 3 start date was 06/12/2023 and on the day of the inspection was observed working with children and did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.”
8VAC20-780-550-C
“Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures/maps shall be posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of the building. Evidence: There was no map showing emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place posted at the center in the lower level purple classroom.”
Jan 9, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-790-600-B
“Based on the review of two staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that within 90 days of employment staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. Evidence: Staff #1 date of hire was 8/23/2022and on the day of the inspection did not have the required Preservice Training.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on the review of two staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days current certification in CPR appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 start date was 8/23/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have current CPR training documented.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on the review of two staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 start date was 8/23/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have current first aid training documented.”
22.1-289-036-B-4
“Based on review of two staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that an employee was not employed until the center had the person’s out of state sex offender registry completed and out of state criminal history name check for non-NFF only prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 was hired on 8/23/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required out of state sex offender registry results and out of state criminal history results for non-NFF states prior to the first day of employment.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that annual approval from the health department shall be provided. Evidence: The most recent annual health inspection was dated 10/19/2021 and on the day of the inspection did not have current annual approval from the health department.”
Jan 9, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-790-600-B
“Based on the review of two staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that within 90 days of employment staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. Evidence: Staff #1 date of hire was 8/23/2022and on the day of the inspection did not have the required Preservice Training.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on the review of two staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days current certification in CPR appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 start date was 8/23/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have current CPR training documented.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on the review of two staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 start date was 8/23/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have current first aid training documented.”
22.1-289-036-B-4
“Based on review of two staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that an employee was not employed until the center had the person’s out of state sex offender registry completed and out of state criminal history name check for non-NFF only prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 was hired on 8/23/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required out of state sex offender registry results and out of state criminal history results for non-NFF states prior to the first day of employment.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that annual approval from the health department shall be provided. Evidence: The most recent annual health inspection was dated 10/19/2021 and on the day of the inspection did not have current annual approval from the health department.”
Jul 15, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on review of five staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that an employee was not employed until the center had the person’s completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: Staff #3 was hired on 10/26/2021 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required sworn statement or affirmation completed.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of five children’s records, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete. Evidence: 1. Child #4 first date of attendance was 6/13/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have a physician’s name listed.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of five children’s records, the center failed to ensure that all physical examination records were obtained before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after attendance. Evidence: Child #4 first date of attendance was 6/13/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required physical examination record.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on review of five children’s records, the center failed to ensure that all immunization records were obtained prior to attendance. Evidence: Child #4 first date of attendance was 6/13/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required immunization record.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on review of five staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that there was documentation of a completed search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #2, hired on 8/21/2000, record showed the search of the central registry form was submitted on 4/9/2021 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required central registry results documented.”
8VAC20-780-150-B
“Based on review of five children’s records, the center failed to ensure that all physical examination records obtained were signed by a physician. Evidence: Child #1 first date of attendance was 6/13/2022 and on the day of the inspection the physical examination that was in the child’s record was not signed by a physician.”
- Jul 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Young Men's Christian Assoc of VA's Blue Ridge- Kirk Family YMCA
Is Young Men's Christian Assoc of VA's Blue Ridge- Kirk Family YMCA licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Young Men's Christian Assoc of VA's Blue Ridge- Kirk Family YMCA last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Young Men's Christian Assoc of VA's Blue Ridge- Kirk Family YMCA had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 11 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 Young Men's Christian Assoc of VA's Blue Ridge- Kirk Family YMCA care for?
140, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Young Men's Christian Assoc of VA's Blue Ridge- Kirk Family YMCA accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Young Men's Christian Assoc of VA's Blue Ridge- Kirk Family YMCA's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Young Men's Christian Assoc of VA's Blue Ridge- Kirk Family YMCA cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 342-9622 to ask.
What is Young Men's Christian Assoc of VA's Blue Ridge- Kirk Family YMCA's phone number?
(540) 342-9622.
Where is Young Men's Christian Assoc of VA's Blue Ridge- Kirk Family YMCA?
520 Church Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24016. The nearest other daycare we list is New Vista Montessori School, under 0.1 miles away.