The Gingerbread House
305 Crescent Drive, Franklin, VA
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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.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care and before-school care |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Young Men's Christian Association of South Hampton Roads-James L has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. An evacuation drill was not conducted in August 2024.”
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.”
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.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. An evacuation drill was not conducted in August 2024.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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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 August 11, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 562-3491 to ask.
(757) 562-3491.
300 Crescent Drive, Franklin, VA 23851. The nearest other daycare we list is The Gingerbread House, 0.3 miles away.