Divine Kare Learning Center
1929 South Sycamore Street, Petersburg, VA
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Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Richmond - CSE is a licensed child care center in Petersburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 93 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 93 childrenFrom the state license |
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Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Richmond - CSE has not listed its tuition.
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 10 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-8
“**Repeat Violation** A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #1, who has been enrolled for over 6 months, has a diagnosed food allergy and a written allergy care plan in their file without a physician’s signature.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“**Repeat Violation** A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #1, who has been enrolled for over 6 months, has a diagnosed food allergy and a written allergy care plan in their file without a physician’s signature.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #4 completed an updated TB screening 3 days after the screening was due.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #2, who has been enrolled for 4 months, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #4 completed an updated TB screening 3 days after the screening was due.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #2, who has been enrolled for 4 months, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on review of three staff records, the facility failed to have each staff complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Staff 1 (date of employment 2/21/2023) did not complete the VA Pre-service orientation course until 6/1/2023.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on review of four staff records, the facility failed to have required documentation in each file. Two references as to character, reputation, and competence should be checked prior to employment. Relatives by blood or marriage and people who are not knowledgeable of the individual, such as recent acquaintances, shall not be considered objective references. Evidence: Staff 1 (date of employment 2/21/2023) had two references that are relatives. Staff 3 (date of employment 6/20/2022) had two references that were not identified as to relation.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on review of three staff records, the facility failed to have each staff complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Staff 1 (date of employment 2/21/2023) did not complete the VA Pre-service orientation course until 6/1/2023.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on review of four staff records, the facility failed to have required documentation in each file. Two references as to character, reputation, and competence should be checked prior to employment. Relatives by blood or marriage and people who are not knowledgeable of the individual, such as recent acquaintances, shall not be considered objective references. Evidence: Staff 1 (date of employment 2/21/2023) had two references that are relatives. Staff 3 (date of employment 6/20/2022) had two references that were not identified as to relation.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on review of two staff files, the facility failed to have a completed sworn disclosure statement for each staff at the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff 2 (date of employment 9/27/2021) signed a sworn disclosure statement form on 9/03/2021, but did not mark answers to the four questions on the form.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on review of five children’s records, the facility failed to have documentation that each child has received the immunizations, as required, before the child can attend the center. Evidence: Child 2 (date of enrollment 1/07/2023) did not have documentation of an immunization record.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of five children’s records, the facility failed to have a physical examination for each child within 30 days of attendance. Evidence: Child 1 (date of enrollment 10/7/2022) and Child 2 (date of enrollment 1/07/2023) did not have documentation of a physical.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of five children's files, the facility failed to have required information in each child's file. Evidence: Child 2 did not have documentation of the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to contact in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Child 4 and Child 5 only had one (non-parent) emergency contact name, address, and phone number listed.”
8VAC20-780-540-C
“Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to have a complete first aid kit wherever children are in care. Evidence: the first aid kit did not have an antiseptic cleansing solution, single use gloves, or triangular bandages.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on review of the emergency drill log and staff interview, the facility failed to conduct evacuation drills monthly. Evidence: the facility did not have documentation of an evacuation drill in February 2023.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on review of two records, the facility failed to have documentation of a completed search of the central registry ( CPS check) on file for each staff within the first 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff 2 (date of employment 9/27/2021) did not have a completed search of the central registry on file until 3/11/2023. There was no documentation of having submitted the search of the central registry within 7 days of employment as required.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on review of two staff files, the facility failed to have a completed sworn disclosure statement for each staff at the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff 2 (date of employment 9/27/2021) signed a sworn disclosure statement form on 9/03/2021, but did not mark answers to the four questions on the form.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on review of five children’s records, the facility failed to have documentation that each child has received the immunizations, as required, before the child can attend the center. Evidence: Child 2 (date of enrollment 1/07/2023) did not have documentation of an immunization record.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of five children’s records, the facility failed to have a physical examination for each child within 30 days of attendance. Evidence: Child 1 (date of enrollment 10/7/2022) and Child 2 (date of enrollment 1/07/2023) did not have documentation of a physical.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of five children's files, the facility failed to have required information in each child's file. Evidence: Child 2 did not have documentation of the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to contact in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Child 4 and Child 5 only had one (non-parent) emergency contact name, address, and phone number listed.”
8VAC20-780-540-C
“Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to have a complete first aid kit wherever children are in care. Evidence: the first aid kit did not have an antiseptic cleansing solution, single use gloves, or triangular bandages.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on review of the emergency drill log and staff interview, the facility failed to conduct evacuation drills monthly. Evidence: the facility did not have documentation of an evacuation drill in February 2023.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on review of two records, the facility failed to have documentation of a completed search of the central registry ( CPS check) on file for each staff within the first 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff 2 (date of employment 9/27/2021) did not have a completed search of the central registry on file until 3/11/2023. There was no documentation of having submitted the search of the central registry within 7 days of employment as required.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on review of the attendance record, the facility failed to maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care. Evidence: on 11/29/2022, the attendance record had 12 children marked as present, however, there were 15 children in care.”
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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 May 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 6 of 10 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.
93, 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.
Its hours are not listed. Call (804) 718-1296 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 718-1296 to ask.
(804) 718-1296.
1450 Talley Avenue, Petersburg, VA 23803. The nearest other daycare we list is Metropolitan Baptist Church, 0.5 miles away.