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Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Richmond-Echo Lake

5200 Francistown Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060
licensed capacity
85
open each week
5 days

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About Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Richmond-Echo Lake

Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Richmond-Echo Lake is a licensed child care center in Glen Allen, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 85 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 2:40 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 16 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
2:40 PM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
85 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday2:40 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday2:40 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday2:40 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday2:40 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday2:40 PM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity85 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Richmond-Echo Lake

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
85 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1055546
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 23, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 16 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 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. Feb 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-5

      “The required ratio for children school age eligible up to 9 years old is 1 staff per 18 children. S1 was observed during the inspection supervising 26 children alone in the cafeteria.”
  2. Sep 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. S1 completed orientation training 25 days after assuming job responsibilities.”
    • 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 C1 did not contain the name, address, and phone number for second designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “The center shall maintain a written record of children’s minor injuries. During an interview with S1, S1 reported she used an antiseptic wipe on C7 for a minor scrape the previous week while the child was on the playground. S1 reported not writing an injury report.”
  3. Sep 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. S1 completed orientation training 25 days after assuming job responsibilities.”
    • 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 C1 did not contain the name, address, and phone number for second designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “The center shall maintain a written record of children’s minor injuries. During an interview with S1, S1 reported she used an antiseptic wipe on C7 for a minor scrape the previous week while the child was on the playground. S1 reported not writing an injury report.”
  4. Apr 9, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of employment a current certification in first aid. S1, who is working with children, has not completed this course which is overdue by 10 months. S3, who is working with children, has now completed first aid training; however, it was late by 3 months.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of employment a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). S1, who are working with children, has not completed this course which is overdue by 10 months.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Repeat Violation 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 C1 did not contain the name, address, and phone number for second designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. During the inspection, children under the age of 10 were observed in the gym alone while the staff was in the storage room retrieving equipment for use in the gym.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “When an authorization for medication expires, the child’s parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. The authorization for medication for C6 expired 06/24/2024. The medication was observed to be onsite 04/09/2025 without a renewed authorization.”
  5. Apr 9, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of employment a current certification in first aid. S1, who is working with children, has not completed this course which is overdue by 10 months. S3, who is working with children, has now completed first aid training; however, it was late by 3 months.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of employment a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). S1, who are working with children, has not completed this course which is overdue by 10 months.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Repeat Violation 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 C1 did not contain the name, address, and phone number for second designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. During the inspection, children under the age of 10 were observed in the gym alone while the staff was in the storage room retrieving equipment for use in the gym.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “When an authorization for medication expires, the child’s parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. The authorization for medication for C6 expired 06/24/2024. The medication was observed to be onsite 04/09/2025 without a renewed authorization.”
  6. Dec 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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. 1. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 11/17/2023, were not posted. 2. The inspection findings posted was dated 5/2/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. The tuberculosis screening for staff #1was completed five months prior to hire.”
  7. Dec 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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. 1. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 11/17/2023, were not posted. 2. The inspection findings posted was dated 5/2/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. The tuberculosis screening for staff #1was completed five months prior to hire.”
  8. Nov 17, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that staff working directly with children shall complete the department’s health and safety update course annually. Evidence: Staff record for S2 did not document completion of the department’s health and safety update course since 05/15/2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “(Repeat violation) Based on child record review and observation the provider failed to maintain a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and restrictions documented in the allergy plan. Evidence: The current allergy list provided for review did not document an allergy noted on C4?s allergy plan dated 10/24/2023.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-40-J

      “Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure the injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services. Evidence: The injury prevention procedures documented the plan was to be reviewed 08/01/2023.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to obtain the results of a criminal history record information search from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Record for staff, S1 documented on the sworn statement having lived outside Virginia in the past five years. Record for S1, employed 11/14/2023 did not contain a criminal history record information check for that state.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “(Repeat violation) Based on review of five children records, the provider did not ensure two of five children’s records contained the required information. Evidence: The records for children, C1 and C4, enrolled 08/21/2023 did not document a second designated person to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached.”
  9. Nov 17, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that staff working directly with children shall complete the department’s health and safety update course annually. Evidence: Staff record for S2 did not document completion of the department’s health and safety update course since 05/15/2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “(Repeat violation) Based on child record review and observation the provider failed to maintain a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and restrictions documented in the allergy plan. Evidence: The current allergy list provided for review did not document an allergy noted on C4?s allergy plan dated 10/24/2023.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-40-J

      “Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure the injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services. Evidence: The injury prevention procedures documented the plan was to be reviewed 08/01/2023.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to obtain the results of a criminal history record information search from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Record for staff, S1 documented on the sworn statement having lived outside Virginia in the past five years. Record for S1, employed 11/14/2023 did not contain a criminal history record information check for that state.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “(Repeat violation) Based on review of five children records, the provider did not ensure two of five children’s records contained the required information. Evidence: The records for children, C1 and C4, enrolled 08/21/2023 did not document a second designated person to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached.”
  10. May 2, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on child record review, the provider failed to ensure that four of five records contained all the required information. Evidence: The record for C1 enrolled 08/29/2022 did not contain emergency contacts for the children if the children’s parents could not be located and the child’s father’s work phone number. The record for C2 enrolled 08/30/2022 did not contain emergency contacts for the children if the children’s parents could not be located and the child’s mother’s work phone number. The record for C3 enrolled 08/30/2022 did not contain: emergency contacts for the children if the children’s parents could not be located; parental agreements signed at enrollment; and documentation of health information required by 8VAC20-780-130 and 8VAC20-780-140. The record for C5 enrolled 04/24/2023 did not contain the child’s mother and father’s work phone number.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on observation, provider failed to ensure the center was equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: No carbon monoxide was located in the center.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of five shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening at least every two years or more frequently if recommended. Evidence: The TB screenings for S2 were dated 09/05/2020 and 01/12/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation, the center failed to maintain a current and dated written list of all children’s allergies. Evidence: The allergy list maintained in the center licensing notebook was not dated and included names of children not enrolled.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that 3 of 4 records contained required information. Evidence: Record for S1, employed 10/12/2022 did not contain orientation and training required by 8VAC20-780-240 within seven days of the first day of employment; completion of the 10-hour Pre-Service training; and first aid and CPR certification. Record for S3, employed 08/09/2022 did not document information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities; emergency contacts; and orientation and training required by 8VAC20-780-240. Record for S4, employed 07/26/2021 did not document information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities and emergency contacts.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-2

      “Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure the findings of the most recent inspection of the program and license were posted in a place conspicuous to the public. Evidence: The center failed to display in the center the bulletin board used by the YMCA program to meet the posting requirements of 8VAC20-820-(G3)-120-E-2”
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  1. May 2, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on child record review, the provider failed to ensure that four of five records contained all the required information. Evidence: The record for C1 enrolled 08/29/2022 did not contain emergency contacts for the children if the children’s parents could not be located and the child’s father’s work phone number. The record for C2 enrolled 08/30/2022 did not contain emergency contacts for the children if the children’s parents could not be located and the child’s mother’s work phone number. The record for C3 enrolled 08/30/2022 did not contain: emergency contacts for the children if the children’s parents could not be located; parental agreements signed at enrollment; and documentation of health information required by 8VAC20-780-130 and 8VAC20-780-140. The record for C5 enrolled 04/24/2023 did not contain the child’s mother and father’s work phone number.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on observation, provider failed to ensure the center was equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: No carbon monoxide was located in the center.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of five shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening at least every two years or more frequently if recommended. Evidence: The TB screenings for S2 were dated 09/05/2020 and 01/12/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation, the center failed to maintain a current and dated written list of all children’s allergies. Evidence: The allergy list maintained in the center licensing notebook was not dated and included names of children not enrolled.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that 3 of 4 records contained required information. Evidence: Record for S1, employed 10/12/2022 did not contain orientation and training required by 8VAC20-780-240 within seven days of the first day of employment; completion of the 10-hour Pre-Service training; and first aid and CPR certification. Record for S3, employed 08/09/2022 did not document information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities; emergency contacts; and orientation and training required by 8VAC20-780-240. Record for S4, employed 07/26/2021 did not document information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities and emergency contacts.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-2

      “Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure the findings of the most recent inspection of the program and license were posted in a place conspicuous to the public. Evidence: The center failed to display in the center the bulletin board used by the YMCA program to meet the posting requirements of 8VAC20-820-(G3)-120-E-2”
  2. Apr 19, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Based on a review of three staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff member completed a minimum of 16 hours of annual training. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #2, hired on 09/07/18, contained 5 hours of annual training in the last annual training cycle from 09/2020-09/2021. 2) During interview, a member of management confirmed Staff #2 was missing hours of annual training.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on a review of five children’s records and interview, the center did not ensure two children’s records contained all the required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #4, enrolled on 09/08/21, did not contain two emergency contacts. 2) The record for Child #5, enrolled on 09/09/21, did not contain two emergency contacts. 3) During interview, a member of management confirmed the records were missing two emergency contacts. The record for each child enrolled should contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on a review of five children’s records and interview, the center did not ensure one child had a physical examination before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #2, enrolled on 09/04/21, did not contain a physical examination. 2) During interview, a member of management reported the physical examination for Child #2 has not been received.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on a review of three staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that one staff had a completed sworn statement prior to hire. Evidence: 1) The sworn statement in the record for Staff #3, hired on 11/30/21, was incomplete. 2) During interview, a member of management confirmed the sworn statement on file did not have every answer prior to hire. Staff #3 completed a new sworn statement on 04/21/22.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-L

      “Based on a review of three staff records and observations, the center did not ensure there shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #2, hired on 09/07/18, contained a daily health observation certificate that expired on 02/18/22. 2) The record for Staff #3, hired on 11/30/21, did not contain documentation that the staff member has completed daily health observation training within the last three years. 3) Staff #2 and Staff #3 were the only staff present at the center during the inspection on 04/19/22.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on a review of three staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that one staff member had a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #3, hired on 11/30/21, contained a central registry finding that was dated 01/13/22. 2) During interview, a member of management confirmed the results were received more than 30 days after hire. The record did not contain documentation of any further contact.”
  3. Apr 19, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Based on a review of three staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff member completed a minimum of 16 hours of annual training. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #2, hired on 09/07/18, contained 5 hours of annual training in the last annual training cycle from 09/2020-09/2021. 2) During interview, a member of management confirmed Staff #2 was missing hours of annual training.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on a review of five children’s records and interview, the center did not ensure two children’s records contained all the required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #4, enrolled on 09/08/21, did not contain two emergency contacts. 2) The record for Child #5, enrolled on 09/09/21, did not contain two emergency contacts. 3) During interview, a member of management confirmed the records were missing two emergency contacts. The record for each child enrolled should contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on a review of five children’s records and interview, the center did not ensure one child had a physical examination before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #2, enrolled on 09/04/21, did not contain a physical examination. 2) During interview, a member of management reported the physical examination for Child #2 has not been received.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on a review of three staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that one staff had a completed sworn statement prior to hire. Evidence: 1) The sworn statement in the record for Staff #3, hired on 11/30/21, was incomplete. 2) During interview, a member of management confirmed the sworn statement on file did not have every answer prior to hire. Staff #3 completed a new sworn statement on 04/21/22.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-L

      “Based on a review of three staff records and observations, the center did not ensure there shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #2, hired on 09/07/18, contained a daily health observation certificate that expired on 02/18/22. 2) The record for Staff #3, hired on 11/30/21, did not contain documentation that the staff member has completed daily health observation training within the last three years. 3) Staff #2 and Staff #3 were the only staff present at the center during the inspection on 04/19/22.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on a review of three staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that one staff member had a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #3, hired on 11/30/21, contained a central registry finding that was dated 01/13/22. 2) During interview, a member of management confirmed the results were received more than 30 days after hire. The record did not contain documentation of any further contact.”
  4. Nov 5, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 5, 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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FAQ

Questions about Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Richmond-Echo Lake

Is Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Richmond-Echo Lake 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 Association of Greater Richmond-Echo Lake last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on February 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Richmond-Echo Lake had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 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 Association of Greater Richmond-Echo Lake care for?

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

Does Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Richmond-Echo Lake accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Richmond-Echo Lake's hours?

Monday to Friday, 2:40 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Richmond-Echo Lake cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 221-8678 to ask.

What is Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Richmond-Echo Lake's phone number?

(804) 221-8678.

Where is Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Richmond-Echo Lake?

5200 Francistown Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060. The nearest other daycare we list is Coal Pit Ministry, 0.2 miles away.

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