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Young Men's Christian Association of South Hampton Roads-James L

300 Crescent Drive, Franklin, VA 238513.9· 35 reviews
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days

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About Young Men's Christian Association of South Hampton Roads-James L

Young Men's Christian Association of South Hampton Roads-James L is a licensed child care center in Franklin, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care and before-school care.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon - Fri 5am–8pm; Sat 8am–4pm; Sun 1–5pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care and before-school care
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Young Men's Christian Association of South Hampton Roads-James L has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Young Men's Christian Association of South Hampton Roads-James L

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1106663
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Background checks 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Aug 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff #5 was overdue by four months.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #5 has a central registry check from one state that is older than five years by four months.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Playground equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus must have sufficient resilient surfacing in the fall zones under and around the equipment. The mulch measured 3" depth under the monkey bars and less than 1" depth at the foot of the slide. There should be at least 6" depth of mulch in these areas.”
  2. Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “The center is required to maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record must include the date and time of injury; Name of injured child; Type and circumstance of the injury; Staff present and treatment; Date and time when parents were notified; Any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury; Staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures; and Documentation on how parent was notified. Seventeen of nineteen incident reports reviewed did not record the date and time that parents were notified of the incident.”
  4. Nov 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “The center is required to maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record must include the date and time of injury; Name of injured child; Type and circumstance of the injury; Staff present and treatment; Date and time when parents were notified; Any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury; Staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures; and Documentation on how parent was notified. Seventeen of nineteen incident reports reviewed did not record the date and time that parents were notified of the incident.”
  5. Feb 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. An evacuation drill was not conducted in August 2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #3 updated screening was due 1 month ago. The updated screening has not yet been completed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “(Repeat violation) Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #3, who is working with children, has not yet completed this course which is overdue by 2 years.”
  8. Oct 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. An evacuation drill was not conducted in August 2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #3 updated screening was due 1 month ago. The updated screening has not yet been completed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “(Repeat violation) Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #3, who is working with children, has not yet completed this course which is overdue by 2 years.”
  9. Jan 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Based on review, facility did not ensure for each group of children there is a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: The tablet used for maintaining attendance of children was not operable during inspection. The written attendance log documented 7 children present when 8 children were observed present.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Repeat Violation Based on review and interview, facility did not ensure there is a completed central registry search dated within 30 days of beginning employment. Evidence: The records for staff #1 (start date 5/23/2023) and staff #2 (start date 5/23/2023) did not have a completed central registry search. Site Director confirmed the results letter could not be located.”
  10. Jan 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Based on review, facility did not ensure for each group of children there is a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: The tablet used for maintaining attendance of children was not operable during inspection. The written attendance log documented 7 children present when 8 children were observed present.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Repeat Violation Based on review and interview, facility did not ensure there is a completed central registry search dated within 30 days of beginning employment. Evidence: The records for staff #1 (start date 5/23/2023) and staff #2 (start date 5/23/2023) did not have a completed central registry search. Site Director confirmed the results letter could not be located.”
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  1. Oct 30, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on review, facility did not ensure required background check is completed within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for staff #1 (start date 5/23/2023) did not have a completed central registry search.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on review, facility did not ensure 1 of 4 staff complete required orientation training within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The record for staff #1 (start date 5/23/2023) did not have documentation of completing the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. Staff confirmed the training has not been completed.”
  2. Oct 30, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on review, facility did not ensure required background check is completed within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for staff #1 (start date 5/23/2023) did not have a completed central registry search.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on review, facility did not ensure 1 of 4 staff complete required orientation training within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The record for staff #1 (start date 5/23/2023) did not have documentation of completing the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. Staff confirmed the training has not been completed.”
  3. Feb 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on review and interview, facility did not ensure required out of state background checks are completed when a staff member has lived outside the state of Virginia within the past 5 years. Evidence: The record for staff #4 (start date 10/3/2022) had documentation of living outside the state of Virginia within the past 5 years and there was not a completed child abuse and neglect registry for that state. Director confirmed a incorrect search request was submitted.”
  4. Feb 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on review and interview, facility did not ensure required out of state background checks are completed when a staff member has lived outside the state of Virginia within the past 5 years. Evidence: The record for staff #4 (start date 10/3/2022) had documentation of living outside the state of Virginia within the past 5 years and there was not a completed child abuse and neglect registry for that state. Director confirmed a incorrect search request was submitted.”
  5. Jul 27, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on review and interview, facility did not ensure there is a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitives, and dietary restrictions kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: The record for child #2 had documentation of a food allergy on the physical examination. Staff reported they did not have a written list of children’s food allergies and dietary restrictions available in each room or area.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on review, facility did not ensure 2 of 3 children’s records have documentation of required information. Evidence: The following was found during review of children’s records: 1. The record for child #1 (start date June 27, 2022) did not have parents? employment information. 2. The record for child #3 (start date June 27, 2022) did not have parents? employment information and a second emergency contact other than parent.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Based on interview, facility did not ensure there is a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs for each group of children. Evidence: Staff reported they did not have attendance documentation for each group of children showing the children present.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation, facility did not ensure there is required resilient surfacing in fall zones under around play equipment with climbing and/or moving parts. Evidence: There was approximately 2? of mulch depth under and beside the large piece of composite play equipment on the outside playground.”
  6. Jan 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 26, 2022InspectionNo 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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Questions about Young Men's Christian Association of South Hampton Roads-James L

Is Young Men's Christian Association of South Hampton Roads-James L 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 South Hampton Roads-James L last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Young Men's Christian Association of South Hampton Roads-James L had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 7 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.

How many children can Young Men's Christian Association of South Hampton Roads-James L care for?

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

Does Young Men's Christian Association of South Hampton Roads-James L accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Young Men's Christian Association of South Hampton Roads-James L's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM 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 South Hampton Roads-James L cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 562-3491 to ask.

What is Young Men's Christian Association of South Hampton Roads-James L's phone number?

(757) 562-3491.

Where is Young Men's Christian Association of South Hampton Roads-James L?

300 Crescent Drive, Franklin, VA 23851. The nearest other daycare we list is The Gingerbread House, 0.3 miles away.

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