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Richmond, VA 23225 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Young Men's Christian Association - Elizabeth Redd is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:30 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 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Young Men's Christian Association - Elizabeth Redd has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 4 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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8VAC20-780-560-J
“Tables used for feeding shall be sanitized before and after each use. Children were observed eating a pm snack and the tables were not sanitized before the snack.”
8VAC20-780-560-J
“Tables used for feeding shall be sanitized before and after each use. Children were observed eating a pm snack and the tables were not sanitized before the snack.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that a menu listing foods to be served for snacks was posted for the most current week. Evidence: 1. The menu that was posted on the parent board was dated December 2023. 2. Staff #2 verified that there was not a current menu posted.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Based upon staff interview, the facility has not ensured that there is an annual health department inspection. Evidence: Staff 1 was unable to provide documentation of an annual health department inspection. The most recent documentation is from 2022.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on record review and interview with staff, the center failed to provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report. Evidence: The most recent fire inspection report that was posted was dated 06/30/2022. When asked, staff #2, stated that he had not been provided with an updated fire inspection report.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that a menu listing foods to be served for snacks was posted for the most current week. Evidence: 1. The menu that was posted on the parent board was dated December 2023. 2. Staff #2 verified that there was not a current menu posted.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Based upon staff interview, the facility has not ensured that there is an annual health department inspection. Evidence: Staff 1 was unable to provide documentation of an annual health department inspection. The most recent documentation is from 2022.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on record review and interview with staff, the center failed to provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report. Evidence: The most recent fire inspection report that was posted was dated 06/30/2022. When asked, staff #2, stated that he had not been provided with an updated fire inspection report.”
8VAC20-780-550-F
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure that lockdown procedures shall were practiced at least annually. Evidence: 1. The evacuation drill log did not contain documentation that a lockdown drill had been practiced between October 2022 ? October 2023.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that all staff have not completed orientation training prior to the staff working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: The files for Staff #2, did not contain documentation to verify that orientation training was completed prior to staff working alone with children.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Based on a record review, the center did not ensure that shelter-in-place procedures were practices at a minimum of twice per year. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation that a shelter-in-place drill had been practiced between October 2022 ? October 2023.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure that all staff completed the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2's record (hire date 4/4/2023) did not contain documentation of the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course.”
8VAC20-780-550-F
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure that lockdown procedures shall were practiced at least annually. Evidence: 1. The evacuation drill log did not contain documentation that a lockdown drill had been practiced between October 2022 ? October 2023.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that all staff have not completed orientation training prior to the staff working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: The files for Staff #2, did not contain documentation to verify that orientation training was completed prior to staff working alone with children.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Based on a record review, the center did not ensure that shelter-in-place procedures were practices at a minimum of twice per year. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation that a shelter-in-place drill had been practiced between October 2022 ? October 2023.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure that all staff completed the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2's record (hire date 4/4/2023) did not contain documentation of the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on review of staff record and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a copy of results of an out of state central registry search. Evidence: 1. In Staff#1's record (employed11/29/2022), there was no results of an out of state central registry search found for review. 2. Interview with staff confirmed a search of the out of state central registry for Staff#1 was requested 11/11/2022 but had not received the results.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the menu was not changed to list substituted foods. Evidence: 1. The menu for dinner listed corndog, mixed fruit, french fries, and milk. The children were observed to be served oranges, corn dog, french fries, and milk. The menu was not changed to reflect the substitution for the fruit.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, children's records were incomplete. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #4 was missing 1 of 2 emergency contacts. 2. The record for Child #5 was missing 1 of 2 emergency contacts.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on review of staff record and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a copy of results of an out of state central registry search. Evidence: 1. In Staff#1's record (employed11/29/2022), there was no results of an out of state central registry search found for review. 2. Interview with staff confirmed a search of the out of state central registry for Staff#1 was requested 11/11/2022 but had not received the results.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the menu was not changed to list substituted foods. Evidence: 1. The menu for dinner listed corndog, mixed fruit, french fries, and milk. The children were observed to be served oranges, corn dog, french fries, and milk. The menu was not changed to reflect the substitution for the fruit.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, children's records were incomplete. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #4 was missing 1 of 2 emergency contacts. 2. The record for Child #5 was missing 1 of 2 emergency contacts.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a background check every five years. Evidence: The record for one of five staff did not have a search of the central registry within the last five years. - staff #2?s central registry search is dated 10/28/16.”
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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 February 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 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.
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 780-5061 to ask.
(804) 780-5061.
5601 Jahnke Road, Richmond, VA 23225. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's Village Learning Academy, 0.3 miles away.