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Young Men's Christian Assoc of Virginia's Blue Ridge - Buchanan

255 Schoolhouse Road, Buchanan, VA 24066
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days

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About Young Men's Christian Assoc of Virginia's Blue Ridge - Buchanan

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.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity50 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Young Men's Christian Assoc of Virginia's Blue Ridge - Buchanan

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
50 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#ID46401
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2

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. Mar 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”
  2. Sep 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  3. Sep 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  4. Jan 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
  7. Nov 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
  8. Jan 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  9. Jan 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  10. Sep 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
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  1. Sep 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
  2. Jan 9, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  3. Jan 9, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  4. Sep 27, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  5. Sep 27, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  6. Feb 25, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  7. Feb 25, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”

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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Questions about Young Men's Christian Assoc of Virginia's Blue Ridge - Buchanan

Is Young Men's Christian Assoc of Virginia's Blue Ridge - Buchanan 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 Virginia's Blue Ridge - Buchanan last inspected?

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.

Has Young Men's Christian Assoc of Virginia's Blue Ridge - Buchanan had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Young Men's Christian Assoc of Virginia's Blue Ridge - Buchanan care for?

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

Does Young Men's Christian Assoc of Virginia's Blue Ridge - Buchanan accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Young Men's Christian Assoc of Virginia's Blue Ridge - Buchanan's hours?

Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM 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 Virginia's Blue Ridge - Buchanan cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 254-2084 to ask.

What is Young Men's Christian Assoc of Virginia's Blue Ridge - Buchanan's phone number?

(540) 254-2084.

Where is Young Men's Christian Assoc of Virginia's Blue Ridge - Buchanan?

255 Schoolhouse Road, Buchanan, VA 24066. The nearest other daycare we list is Mill Creek Child Care Center, 5.8 miles away.

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