Young Men's Christian Assoc of Virginia's Blue Ridge- Waddell
100 Pendleton Place, Lexington, VA
Young Men's Christian Assoc of Virginia's Blue Ridge -Lexington
- licensed capacity
- 72
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Young Men's Christian Assoc of Virginia's Blue Ridge -Lexington
Young Men's Christian Assoc of Virginia's Blue Ridge -Lexington is a licensed child care center in Lexington, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 72 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 72 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 72 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Young Men's Christian Assoc of Virginia's Blue Ridge -Lexington has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Young Men's Christian Assoc of Virginia's Blue Ridge -Lexington
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 72 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #1109276
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 11 visits · 21 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safe sleep 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- Sep 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-440-B
“Cots shall be identified for use by a specific child. 10 cots in the 3?s B class were not labeled for use by a specific child during naptime.”
8VAC20-780-70
“The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: The record for Staff #1, employed for 10 months, was missing the following required component: Information, to be kept at the center, about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities. The record for Staff #2, employed for 17 months, was missing the following required component: Information, to be kept at the center, about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities.”
Sep 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-440-B
“Cots shall be identified for use by a specific child. 10 cots in the 3?s B class were not labeled for use by a specific child during naptime.”
8VAC20-780-70
“The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: The record for Staff #1, employed for 10 months, was missing the following required component: Information, to be kept at the center, about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities. The record for Staff #2, employed for 17 months, was missing the following required component: Information, to be kept at the center, about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities.”
Jan 27, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #5 has been employed over 90 days and has not taken the course.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment and returned within 30days. Staff #2, who had been employed for six months, before the central registry search was returned.”
8VAC20-780-40-I
“The center shall develop written procedures for injury prevention. The center did not have an injury prevention plan.”
8VAC20-780-40-N
“The center shall develop written playground safety procedures that shall have provision for active supervision by staff to include positioning of staff in strategic locations, scanning play activities, and circulating among children; and method of maintaining resilient surface. The center did not have a playground safety plan.”
8VAC20-780-560-J
“Tables and highchair trays shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding. Sanitizing wipes were used to before and after lunch.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evacuation drills for November and December of 2024 were not conducted.”
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 #3, enrolled for 2 years, was missing the following required components: address for one of the required designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record for Child #5, enrolled for 3 months, was missing the following required components: addresses for both of the required designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the bathroom used by the children, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were in an unlocked.”
8VAC20-780-210-A
“Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent, and meet the qualifications of six months experience and 24 hours of training within the six months before being promoted or beginning work or one month after being promoted. Staff # 4 did not have the required 24 hours of training to qualify for program leader.”
Jan 27, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #5 has been employed over 90 days and has not taken the course.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment and returned within 30days. Staff #2, who had been employed for six months, before the central registry search was returned.”
8VAC20-780-40-I
“The center shall develop written procedures for injury prevention. The center did not have an injury prevention plan.”
8VAC20-780-40-N
“The center shall develop written playground safety procedures that shall have provision for active supervision by staff to include positioning of staff in strategic locations, scanning play activities, and circulating among children; and method of maintaining resilient surface. The center did not have a playground safety plan.”
8VAC20-780-560-J
“Tables and highchair trays shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding. Sanitizing wipes were used to before and after lunch.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evacuation drills for November and December of 2024 were not conducted.”
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 #3, enrolled for 2 years, was missing the following required components: address for one of the required designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record for Child #5, enrolled for 3 months, was missing the following required components: addresses for both of the required designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the bathroom used by the children, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were in an unlocked.”
8VAC20-780-210-A
“Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent, and meet the qualifications of six months experience and 24 hours of training within the six months before being promoted or beginning work or one month after being promoted. Staff # 4 did not have the required 24 hours of training to qualify for program leader.”
May 29, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-80-B-2 Complaint related: No
“Based on record review and interviews, the Center failed to inform the department's representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention. EVIDENCE: On Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at approximately 12:50 pm, Child #1 fingers were caught in the classroom door. Child #1 received outside medical care was received on 12/06/2023. The Center did not submit a Injury Requiring Outside Medical Attention (IROMPT) report.”
Apr 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to maintain areas and equipment of the center in a clean, safe and operable condition. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector observed in the pre-school classroom on the lower level, an unlocked exit door that does not properly close/latch accessible to the children in care. The exit door leads to an attic storage area containing hazardous equipment and materials.”
8VAC20-780-430-G
“Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to ensure climbing portions of climbing equipment 36 inches or more is located over required amount of resilient surface. EVIDENCE: At least 6 inches of resilient surfacing was not provided underneath and surrounding the outdoor climbing/sliding playground equipment. Licensing Inspector measured 1 inch of rubber mulch.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Based on record review, the Licensee failed to ensure staff members annually completes a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. EVIDENCE: Staff #3 did not complete 16 hours of annual training in 2023. Staff #3 completed a total of 12 hours of training. Staff #5 did not complete 16 hours of annual training in 2023. Staff #5 completed a total of 12.5 hours of training.”
Mar 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-790-600-B
“Based on record review, the Vendor failed to ensure all staff who work directly with children complete the Virginia Preservice Training for child Care Staff within the first 90 days of employment. EVIDENCE: Staff #1 (date of hire 11/27/2023) has not completed the 10 hour Virginia Pre Service Training. Staff #2 (date of hire 11/01/2023) has not completed the 10 hour Virginia Pre Service Training.”
Nov 9, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to maintain areas and equipment of the center in a clean, safe and operable condition. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector observed in the pre-school classroom on the lower level, an unlocked exit door that does not properly close/latch accessible to the children in care. The exit door leads to an attic storage area containing hazardous equipment and materials.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to provide appropriate linens for children during the designated rest period. EVIDENCE: The Licensing Inspector observed in the lower level pre-school classroom, children were not provided a top and bottom cover during the designated rest period.”
8VAC20-780-450-D
“Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to ensure pillows used by the children in care are covered with pillow cases. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector observed uncovered pillows in the preschool classroom during the designated rest period.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to comply with required handwashing procedures. EVIDENCE: Staff did not wash their hands nor the hands of a 2 year old after diapering”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to label children's food containers. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector observed multiple food containers that were not labeled with the child's name and date.”
Show 6 earlier visits
Nov 9, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to maintain areas and equipment of the center in a clean, safe and operable condition. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector observed in the pre-school classroom on the lower level, an unlocked exit door that does not properly close/latch accessible to the children in care. The exit door leads to an attic storage area containing hazardous equipment and materials.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to provide appropriate linens for children during the designated rest period. EVIDENCE: The Licensing Inspector observed in the lower level pre-school classroom, children were not provided a top and bottom cover during the designated rest period.”
8VAC20-780-450-D
“Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to ensure pillows used by the children in care are covered with pillow cases. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector observed uncovered pillows in the preschool classroom during the designated rest period.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to comply with required handwashing procedures. EVIDENCE: Staff did not wash their hands nor the hands of a 2 year old after diapering”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to label children's food containers. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector observed multiple food containers that were not labeled with the child's name and date.”
Jun 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to maintain a written record of daily attendance for each group of children. EVIDENCE: Written attendance for the 2 year old classroom was not maintained for Wednesday May 31st.”
Jun 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to maintain a written record of daily attendance for each group of children. EVIDENCE: Written attendance for the 2 year old classroom was not maintained for Wednesday May 31st.”
Feb 9, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, the Licensee failed to censure each staff record contains documentation of all requirements. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 4 staff records. Record for Staff #2 (date of hire 9/29/2022) did not include documentation of 2 or more references regarding character, reputation and competency are completed before employment. Record for Staff #3 (date of hire 1/27/2023) did not include documentation of 2 or more references regarding character, reputation and competency are completed before employment. Record for Staff #4 (date of hire 10/13/2022) did not include documentation of 2 or more references regarding character, reputation and competency are completed before employment. Record for Staff #1 (date of hire 9/2/2022) did not include documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. Record for Staff #2(date of hire 9/29/2022)include documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. Record for Staff #3 (date of hire 1/27/2023) include documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position.”
22.1-289-036-B-4
“Based on record review, the Licensee failed to complete out-of-state Background Checks for staff members who have lived out of the State of Virginia within 5 years prior to the date of hire. EVIDE3NCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 4 staff records. Staff #4 indicated on their Sworn Statement that they had in fact lived out side of the State of Virginia within 5 years prior to the date of hire (10/13/2022). Required Background Checks ((tate of Alabama Interstate Child Abuse & Neglect & State of Alabama Interstate Sex Offender Registry Check) for Staff #4 were not completed. Staff #4 indicated on their Sworn Statement that they had in fact lived outside of the State of Virginia within 5 years prior to the date of hire (10/13/2022). Required Background Checks (State of Georgia Interstate Child Abuse & Neglect, State of Georgia Interstate Sex Offender Registry Check & Interstate CR Background Check) for Staff #4 were not completed.”
Feb 9, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, the Licensee failed to censure each staff record contains documentation of all requirements. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 4 staff records. Record for Staff #2 (date of hire 9/29/2022) did not include documentation of 2 or more references regarding character, reputation and competency are completed before employment. Record for Staff #3 (date of hire 1/27/2023) did not include documentation of 2 or more references regarding character, reputation and competency are completed before employment. Record for Staff #4 (date of hire 10/13/2022) did not include documentation of 2 or more references regarding character, reputation and competency are completed before employment. Record for Staff #1 (date of hire 9/2/2022) did not include documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. Record for Staff #2(date of hire 9/29/2022)include documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. Record for Staff #3 (date of hire 1/27/2023) include documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position.”
22.1-289-036-B-4
“Based on record review, the Licensee failed to complete out-of-state Background Checks for staff members who have lived out of the State of Virginia within 5 years prior to the date of hire. EVIDE3NCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 4 staff records. Staff #4 indicated on their Sworn Statement that they had in fact lived out side of the State of Virginia within 5 years prior to the date of hire (10/13/2022). Required Background Checks ((tate of Alabama Interstate Child Abuse & Neglect & State of Alabama Interstate Sex Offender Registry Check) for Staff #4 were not completed. Staff #4 indicated on their Sworn Statement that they had in fact lived outside of the State of Virginia within 5 years prior to the date of hire (10/13/2022). Required Background Checks (State of Georgia Interstate Child Abuse & Neglect, State of Georgia Interstate Sex Offender Registry Check & Interstate CR Background Check) for Staff #4 were not completed.”
Jun 28, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-550-B
“Based on review of the center's emergency preparedness plan, the Licensee failed to include all procedural components. EVIDENCE: Procedures for Lockdown did not include continuity of operations to ensure that essential functions are maintained during an emergency.”
8VAC20-780-40-K
“Based on review of the center's policies and procedures, the License failed to develop written procedures for the prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma. EVIDENCE: The center's policies and procedures did not include procedures for the prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness.”
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FAQ
Questions about Young Men's Christian Assoc of Virginia's Blue Ridge -Lexington
Is Young Men's Christian Assoc of Virginia's Blue Ridge -Lexington 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 -Lexington last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Young Men's Christian Assoc of Virginia's Blue Ridge -Lexington had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 9 of 11 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 -Lexington care for?
72, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Young Men's Christian Assoc of Virginia's Blue Ridge -Lexington 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 -Lexington's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 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 -Lexington cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 461-8720 to ask.
What is Young Men's Christian Assoc of Virginia's Blue Ridge -Lexington's phone number?
(540) 461-8720.
Where is Young Men's Christian Assoc of Virginia's Blue Ridge -Lexington?
40 Magnolia Square, Lexington, VA 24450. The nearest other daycare we list is Total Action Against Poverty in the Roanoke Valley @ Waddell, 0.8 miles away.