Bedford Area Family Young Men's Christian Assoc - Early Learning
1102 Turnpike Road, Bedford, VA
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Young Men's Christian Assoc of Virginia's Blue Ridge - Buchanan is a licensed child care center in Buchanan, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 2:00 PM to 6:00 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
Young Men's Christian Assoc of Virginia's Blue Ridge - Buchanan has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 3, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 7 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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8VAC20-780-340-C
“During the stated hours of operation, there always shall be on the premises, when one or more children are present, one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member with direct means for communication between the two of them. There was one staff member on premises with 5 children (ages 8 to 11 years old) for over an hour.”
8VAC20-780-340-C
“During the stated hours of operation, there always shall be on the premises when one or more children are present one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader and an immediately available staff member, volunteer or other employee who is at least 16 years of age, with direct means for communication between the two of them. The volunteer or other employee shall have received instruction in how to contact appropriate authorities if there is an emergency. Staff #1 was the only staff member present during the inspection.”
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 1/13/2025, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
8VAC20-780-340-C
“During the stated hours of operation, there always shall be on the premises when one or more children are present one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader and an immediately available staff member, volunteer or other employee who is at least 16 years of age, with direct means for communication between the two of them. The volunteer or other employee shall have received instruction in how to contact appropriate authorities if there is an emergency. Staff #1 was the only staff member present during the inspection.”
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 1/13/2025, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Within the first 90 days of employment all staff who work directly with children shall be certified with current first aid training. Staff 1 did not have current first aid training.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep a record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: first and last dates of attendance. The files for Children 1, 2, and 3 had no first dates of attendance noted.”
8VAC20-780-530-C
“There shall be at least two staff members who have current certification in first aid. Only one of the staff people present had current first aid certification.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain some required information for a child’s record. EVIDENCE: The record for Child 1 is missing the names, addresses, and phone numbers of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Only the parents are listed.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain some required information for a child’s record. EVIDENCE: The record for Child 1 is missing the names, addresses, and phone numbers of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Only the parents are listed.”
8VAC20-780-530-C
“Based on observation, the center failed to have a thermometer in the first aid kit. EVIDENCE: During the on-site portion of the inspection, the first aid kit did not have a thermometer.”
8VAC20-780-530-C
“Based on observation, the center failed to have a thermometer in the first aid kit. EVIDENCE: During the on-site portion of the inspection, the first aid kit did not have a thermometer.”
8VAC20-780-70
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interview, the center failed to have emergency contact information for staff onsite at the center. EVIDENCE: The records did not contain emergency contact information for staff 1, 2, and 3 who were onsite on the day of the inspection. Staff 1 stated they weren?t at the site.”
8VAC20-780-70
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interview, the center failed to have emergency contact information for staff onsite at the center. EVIDENCE: The records did not contain emergency contact information for staff 1, 2, and 3 who were onsite on the day of the inspection. Staff 1 stated they weren?t at the site.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Based on observations, the Licensee failed to maintain sight and sound supervision for children under 10 years of age. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector observed multiple children leaving the cafeteria unsupervised. Children were allowed to go to the bathroom and water fountain located outside of the cafeteria in the hallway. Staff was unable to see nor hear the children.”
8VAC20-780-550-C
“Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to post emergency evacuation and shelter-inplace procedures or maps on each floor of each building. EVIDENCE: The center's emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place maps or procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on staff record review, the Licensee did not obtain the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 2 staff records. Record for Staff #1 did not include documentation of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from North Carolina State. Date of hire for Staff #1 is 12/23/2018; at which time she lived outside of the State of Virginia within 5 years of the date of hire. Out-of-State Background Checks were not completed for Staff #1.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to keep required staff information at the center. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector review 2 staff records. Staff information (name, address, verification of age, job title, date of employment and name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency) required to be kept at the center were unavailable.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Based on observations, the Licensee failed to maintain sight and sound supervision for children under 10 years of age. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector observed multiple children leaving the cafeteria unsupervised. Children were allowed to go to the bathroom and water fountain located outside of the cafeteria in the hallway. Staff was unable to see nor hear the children.”
8VAC20-780-550-C
“Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to post emergency evacuation and shelter-inplace procedures or maps on each floor of each building. EVIDENCE: The center's emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place maps or procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on staff record review, the Licensee did not obtain the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 2 staff records. Record for Staff #1 did not include documentation of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from North Carolina State. Date of hire for Staff #1 is 12/23/2018; at which time she lived outside of the State of Virginia within 5 years of the date of hire. Out-of-State Background Checks were not completed for Staff #1.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to keep required staff information at the center. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector review 2 staff records. Staff information (name, address, verification of age, job title, date of employment and name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency) required to be kept at the center were unavailable.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record reviews, the facility failed to obtain a repeat tuberculosis screening on staff every two years. Evidence: 1. The inspector reviewed two staff records. Staff record #1 contained a tuberculosis screening dated 02/04/2019.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record reviews, the facility failed to obtain a repeat tuberculosis screening on staff every two years. Evidence: 1. The inspector reviewed two staff records. Staff record #1 contained a tuberculosis screening dated 02/04/2019.”
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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 March 3, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 7 of 9 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, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 254-2084 to ask.
(540) 254-2084.
255 Schoolhouse Road, Buchanan, VA 24066. The nearest other daycare we list is Mill Creek Child Care Center, 5.8 miles away.