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3601 Seminary Avenue, Richmond, VA
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Young Men's Christian Association - Linwood Holton is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 130 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 130 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Young Men's Christian Association - Linwood Holton has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 23, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 5 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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8VAC20-780-60-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION: Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record for Child #5 was missing the two required names, address, and phone number of designated people to call in an emergency.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Centers must keep a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #5 (enrolled six months) did not contain the name, address and phone number for two designated people other than parents to contact in case of an emergency.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Centers must keep a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #5 (enrolled six months) did not contain the name, address and phone number for two designated people other than parents to contact in case of an emergency.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on review of five staff records, observation, and documentation review, the center did not ensure one staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening that had been completed within the last 30 calendar days prior of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #3 (date of employment 09/26/2023) contained documentation of a negative TB screening dated 07/31/2023. 2. Staff #3 was counted in the staff-to-child ratio during the inspection.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on review of five staff records, the vendor did not ensure all staff who work directly with children obtained current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #2 (Date of Employment 08/18/2023) and for Staff #3 (Date of Employment 09/26/2023) contained current CPR certification dated 01/20/2024. 2. Employees are required to complete CPR certification within the first 90 days of employment.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on review of five staff records, the vendor did not ensure all staff who work directly with children obtained current certification in first aid within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #2 (Date of Employment 08/18/2023) and for Staff #3 (Date of Employment 09/26/2023) contained current first aid certification dated 01/20/2024. 2. Employees are required to complete first aid certification within the first 90 days of employment.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on review of five staff records, observation, and documentation review, the center did not ensure one staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening that had been completed within the last 30 calendar days prior of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #3 (date of employment 09/26/2023) contained documentation of a negative TB screening dated 07/31/2023. 2. Staff #3 was counted in the staff-to-child ratio during the inspection.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on review of five staff records, the vendor did not ensure all staff who work directly with children obtained current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #2 (Date of Employment 08/18/2023) and for Staff #3 (Date of Employment 09/26/2023) contained current CPR certification dated 01/20/2024. 2. Employees are required to complete CPR certification within the first 90 days of employment.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on review of five staff records, the vendor did not ensure all staff who work directly with children obtained current certification in first aid within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #2 (Date of Employment 08/18/2023) and for Staff #3 (Date of Employment 09/26/2023) contained current first aid certification dated 01/20/2024. 2. Employees are required to complete first aid certification within the first 90 days of employment.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on review of staff records, the center did not ensure that staff completed a criminal history record check every 5 years. Evidence: The record for Staff #3 documented a criminal history check dated 9/12/2018, a repeat check was required no later than 9/12/2023.”
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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 January 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 5 of 7 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.
130, 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, 2:45 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) 729-4820 to ask.
(804) 729-4820.
1600 W Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227. The nearest other daycare we list is Redemption Hill Church, 0.3 miles away.