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Young Men's Christian Assoc of Virginia's Blue Ridge-VA Heights

1210 Amherst Street, S.W., Roanoke, VA 24015
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days

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

Young Men's Christian Assoc of Virginia's Blue Ridge-VA Heights is a licensed child care center in Roanoke, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving preschoolers and 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 17 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts 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
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
75 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

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

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

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
75 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#825009
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 25, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 17 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Background checks 3
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Mar 25, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the cafeteria, a container of Clorox wipes labeled keep out of reach of children, was within reach of children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The license was not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises. This was previously cited on 11/18/2025.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-B

      “Within the first 90 days of employment all staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. Staff #1 (employed 7 months) Preservice training was overdue by 4 months.”
  2. Nov 18, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Staff shall complete orientation training prior to working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff #2, employed for over a year, did not have orientation training within seven days of assuming job responsibilities.”
    • 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 license was not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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 #1, in care for 3 months, was missing: documented proof of identity; The record for Child #2, currently in care, was missing: first date of attendance; documentation of immunizations; documentation of physical record.”
  3. Nov 18, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Staff shall complete orientation training prior to working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff #2, employed for over a year, did not have orientation training within seven days of assuming job responsibilities.”
    • 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 license was not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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 #1, in care for 3 months, was missing: documented proof of identity; The record for Child #2, currently in care, was missing: first date of attendance; documentation of immunizations; documentation of physical record.”
  4. Mar 5, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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, employed 11 months, did not have current first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 CPR appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1, employed 11 months, did not have current CPR training appropriate to ages of children in care.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “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 #1 did not have central registry search results during the inspection and has been employed for over 45 days.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “A menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period shall be posted in a location conspicuous to parents. A menu listing snacks for the week was not posted,.”
  5. Mar 5, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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, employed 11 months, did not have current first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 CPR appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1, employed 11 months, did not have current CPR training appropriate to ages of children in care.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “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 #1 did not have central registry search results during the inspection and has been employed for over 45 days.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “A menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period shall be posted in a location conspicuous to parents. A menu listing snacks for the week was not posted,.”
  6. Oct 21, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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, employed for three years, did not have the required first aid training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 CPR appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1, employed for three years, did not have the required CPR training.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “The following staff records shall be kept for each person. The record for Staff #1, employed for 3 years, did not contain 2 components. Staff #2, employed 4 months, did not contain did not contain 2 components. Staff #3, employed 8 months, did not contain 3 components.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “The center must request a search of the central registry within 30 days of the employee's first day of employment. Staff #2, who had been employed for 4 months, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #3, who had been employed for 8 months, did not have a central registry search requested.”
  7. Oct 21, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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, employed for three years, did not have the required first aid training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 CPR appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1, employed for three years, did not have the required CPR training.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “The following staff records shall be kept for each person. The record for Staff #1, employed for 3 years, did not contain 2 components. Staff #2, employed 4 months, did not contain did not contain 2 components. Staff #3, employed 8 months, did not contain 3 components.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “The center must request a search of the central registry within 30 days of the employee's first day of employment. Staff #2, who had been employed for 4 months, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #3, who had been employed for 8 months, did not have a central registry search requested.”
  8. Mar 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on review of one staff record, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete. Evidence: Staff #1 start date was 9/7/2023 and on the day of the inspection did not have: documentation to demonstrate education; Information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Based on the review of one staff record, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children. Evidence: Staff #1 start date was 9/7/2023 and on the day of the inspection did not have orientation training prior to working with children.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on the review of one staff record, the center failed to ensure that central registry results were obtained by the end of the 30th day of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 start date was 9/7/2023 and on the day of the inspection the central registry results were not obtained.”
  9. Mar 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on review of one staff record, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete. Evidence: Staff #1 start date was 9/7/2023 and on the day of the inspection did not have: documentation to demonstrate education; Information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Based on the review of one staff record, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children. Evidence: Staff #1 start date was 9/7/2023 and on the day of the inspection did not have orientation training prior to working with children.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on the review of one staff record, the center failed to ensure that central registry results were obtained by the end of the 30th day of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 start date was 9/7/2023 and on the day of the inspection the central registry results were not obtained.”
  10. Sep 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on review of two staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete. Evidence: Staff #1 was hired on 9/16/2021 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required central registry results by the end of the 30th day of employment.”
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  1. Sep 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on review of two staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete. Evidence: Staff #1 was hired on 9/16/2021 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required central registry results by the end of the 30th day of employment.”
  2. Feb 8, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on review of two staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 was hired on 8/23/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required out of state criminal history record check and out of state sex offender registry check prior to the first day of employment. 2. Staff #2 was hired on 8/23/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required out of state child abuse and neglect search request by the end of the 30th day of employment.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-5

      “Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that the staff-to-children ratios specified in Table 2 are required whenever children are in care. Evidence: Staff 2 was the only staff person onsite for approximately 20 minutes after licensing staff arrived. Children ages 5-10 years began arrival in the program at 2:21PM and Staff 1 arrived at 2:41PM. Staff 2 stated Staff 1 arrives each afternoon around 2:40PM.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on the review of three children’s records, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each child enrolled contains all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: The record for Child #2 did not contain the following information: first date of attendance.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on review of three children’s records, the center failed to ensure that all immunization records were obtained before the child’s first date of attendance. Evidence: Child #3 first date of attendance was 8/23/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required immunization record.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on review of two staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete. Evidence: Staff #1 was hired on 9/7/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required criminal history record check prior to the first day of employment.”
  3. Feb 8, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on review of two staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 was hired on 8/23/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required out of state criminal history record check and out of state sex offender registry check prior to the first day of employment. 2. Staff #2 was hired on 8/23/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required out of state child abuse and neglect search request by the end of the 30th day of employment.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-5

      “Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that the staff-to-children ratios specified in Table 2 are required whenever children are in care. Evidence: Staff 2 was the only staff person onsite for approximately 20 minutes after licensing staff arrived. Children ages 5-10 years began arrival in the program at 2:21PM and Staff 1 arrived at 2:41PM. Staff 2 stated Staff 1 arrives each afternoon around 2:40PM.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on the review of three children’s records, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each child enrolled contains all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: The record for Child #2 did not contain the following information: first date of attendance.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on review of three children’s records, the center failed to ensure that all immunization records were obtained before the child’s first date of attendance. Evidence: Child #3 first date of attendance was 8/23/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required immunization record.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on review of two staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete. Evidence: Staff #1 was hired on 9/7/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required criminal history record check prior to the first day of employment.”
  4. Jan 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 14, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on review of three staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were hired on 8/23/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have documentation to demonstrate education, certification or experience required. 2. Staff #1 was hired on 8/23/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have two references documented. 3. Staff #1 was hired on 8/23/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have an emergency contact documented.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on observation, the center failed to meet requirements subsequent to initial licensure. Evidence: The fire inspection posted was dated 5/10/2019 and on the day of the inspection did not have the most recent fire inspection posted.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Based on observation, the center failed to meet requirements subsequent to initial licensure. Evidence: The health inspection posted was dated 9/10/2019 and on the day of the inspection did not have the most recent health inspection posted.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on review of three staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete. Evidence: Staff #1 was hired on 8/23/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required criminal history record check prior to the first day of employment.”
  6. Sep 14, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on review of three staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were hired on 8/23/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have documentation to demonstrate education, certification or experience required. 2. Staff #1 was hired on 8/23/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have two references documented. 3. Staff #1 was hired on 8/23/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have an emergency contact documented.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on observation, the center failed to meet requirements subsequent to initial licensure. Evidence: The fire inspection posted was dated 5/10/2019 and on the day of the inspection did not have the most recent fire inspection posted.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Based on observation, the center failed to meet requirements subsequent to initial licensure. Evidence: The health inspection posted was dated 9/10/2019 and on the day of the inspection did not have the most recent health inspection posted.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on review of three staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete. Evidence: Staff #1 was hired on 8/23/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required criminal history record check prior to the first day of employment.”
  7. May 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 4, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 4, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on March 25, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 9 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-VA Heights care for?

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

Does Young Men's Christian Assoc of Virginia's Blue Ridge-VA Heights 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-VA Heights' hours?

Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

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

1210 Amherst Street, S.W., Roanoke, VA 24015. The nearest other daycare we list is Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church, 0.5 miles away.

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