Ashton Day Care
410 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach, VA
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Young Men's Christian Association of the Virginia Peninsulas is a licensed child care center in Colonial Beach, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 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 28 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Young Men's Christian Association of the Virginia Peninsulas has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 25, 2026: 15 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 28 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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22.1-289.011-F
“(Repeat Violation ) The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 12/11/2025, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
22.1-289.057-B
“The program is required to submit results of potable water testing to VDH. The program did not have evidence of submitting test results to VDH.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #4, who has been attending for more than five months, did not have documentation of immunizations on file.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of Child #4, who has been attending for more than five months.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all required information. The record for Child #4, enrolled for more than five months, was missing the following required components: The name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
8VAC20-780-90-A
“A written and signed agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance. The agreement shall include authorization for emergency medical care, procedures when a child is ill, and procedures when the child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease. There was no written agreement between the center and the parent of Child #2 who had been attending for two weeks contained in the record.”
8VAC20-780-200-A
“(Systemic Deficiency) The center shall have a qualified program director or a qualified back-up program director who meets one of the director qualifications who shall regularly be on site at least 50% of the center's hours of operation. Staff #1 and Staff # 2 reported that the Program Director is not on site at least 50% of the center's hours of operation.”
8VAC20-780-245-M
“Documentation of training shall be kept by the center in a manner that allows for identification by individual staff member and shall include evidence that training on each topic required in this section has been completed. There was no documentation in the records of Staff #1 or Staff 2 of current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid or medication administration training.”
8VAC20-780-420-A
“Before the child's first day of attending, parents shall be provided in writing all required center information and center policies and procedures. The parent of Child #2 who had been attending for two weeks was not provided with the required center policies and procedures. There was no documentation in the record of Child #2.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“The center is required to have one working, battery-operated radio in each building used by children. There was no radio at the center.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“(Repeat Violation) The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. No fire drills were completed in January or February of 2026. There was no documentation of monthly fire drills in 2025.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. There was no documentation of shelter in place drills within the last year.”
8VAC20-780-550-F
“Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. There was no documentation of lockdown drills within the last year.”
8VAC20-780-560-J
“Tables shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding and cleaned at least daily. When asked about cleaning and sanitizing the tables for children before and after snack, Staff #2 stated that she uses the wet rags left to dry by cafeteria staff earlier in the day. Staff #2 also stated that sometimes they use wipes but that they don?t currently have any in the cafeteria.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall include documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. There was no education documentation contained in the record of Staff #2.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The most recent fire evacuation drill was completed on 8/15/25. No fire drills were completed in September, October or November as required.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 2/28/2025, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The most recent fire evacuation drill was completed on 8/15/25. No fire drills were completed in September, October or November as required.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 2/28/2025, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
8VAC20-780-600-F
“Repeat Violation) Staff who work directly with children shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department’s health and safety update course. Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not complete the department’s health and safety update course in 2024.”
8VAC20-780-200-A
“The center shall have a qualified program director or a qualified back-up program director who meets one of the director qualifications who shall regularly be on site at least 50% of the center's hours of operation. Staff #1 and Staff # 2 reported that the Program Director is not on site at least 50% of the center's hours of operation.”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“The center is required to obtain a National Fingerprint check by the end of the 30th day for new board officers. CO #4 was appointed in January of 2025. No National Fingerprint check was submitted for CO #4. A #2 reported that they plan to have CO #4 complete all required documentation for a National Fingerprint check when they have a board meeting on 3/14/25.”
22.1-289.036-B-1
“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement by the end of the 30th day for new board officers. CO #4 was appointed in January of 2025. No sworn statement was submitted for CO #4. A #2 reported that they plan to obtain a sworn statement from CO #4 when they have a board meeting on 3/14/25.”
22.1-289.036-B-3
“The center is required to obtain a central registry search by the end of the 30th day for new board officers. CO #4 was appointed in January of 2025. No central registry search was submitted for CO #4. A #2 reported that they plan to have CO #4 complete all required documentation for a central registry search when they have a board meeting on 3/14/25.”
8VAC20-780-600-F
“Repeat Violation) Staff who work directly with children shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department’s health and safety update course. Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not complete the department’s health and safety update course in 2024.”
8VAC20-780-200-A
“The center shall have a qualified program director or a qualified back-up program director who meets one of the director qualifications who shall regularly be on site at least 50% of the center's hours of operation. Staff #1 and Staff # 2 reported that the Program Director is not on site at least 50% of the center's hours of operation.”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“The center is required to obtain a National Fingerprint check by the end of the 30th day for new board officers. CO #4 was appointed in January of 2025. No National Fingerprint check was submitted for CO #4. A #2 reported that they plan to have CO #4 complete all required documentation for a National Fingerprint check when they have a board meeting on 3/14/25.”
22.1-289.036-B-1
“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement by the end of the 30th day for new board officers. CO #4 was appointed in January of 2025. No sworn statement was submitted for CO #4. A #2 reported that they plan to obtain a sworn statement from CO #4 when they have a board meeting on 3/14/25.”
22.1-289.036-B-3
“The center is required to obtain a central registry search by the end of the 30th day for new board officers. CO #4 was appointed in January of 2025. No central registry search was submitted for CO #4. A #2 reported that they plan to have CO #4 complete all required documentation for a central registry search when they have a board meeting on 3/14/25.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall attend the department’s health and safety update course annually. Staff #2 has not completed the course within the last year.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent sworn disclosure statement for Staff #2 was overdue by more than three weeks.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“The center is required to keep one working, battery-operated radio in each building used by children. The radio provided did not work and there were no extra batteries in the first aid kit.”
8VAC20-780-40-H
“The sponsor shall maintain public liability insurance for bodily injury for each center site. The liability insurance posted at the center expired on 8/15/2024.”
8VAC20-780-40-G
“The center is required to verify a child’s identity and age upon enrollment. The center did not view or obtain a certified copy of the birth certificate for Child #2 upon enrollment.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The center shall maintain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached in each child’s record. The records for Child #1 and Child #4 did not contain two emergency contacts.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall attend the department’s health and safety update course annually. Staff #2 has not completed the course within the last year.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent sworn disclosure statement for Staff #2 was overdue by more than three weeks.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“The center is required to keep one working, battery-operated radio in each building used by children. The radio provided did not work and there were no extra batteries in the first aid kit.”
8VAC20-780-40-H
“The sponsor shall maintain public liability insurance for bodily injury for each center site. The liability insurance posted at the center expired on 8/15/2024.”
8VAC20-780-40-G
“The center is required to verify a child’s identity and age upon enrollment. The center did not view or obtain a certified copy of the birth certificate for Child #2 upon enrollment.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The center shall maintain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached in each child’s record. The records for Child #1 and Child #4 did not contain two emergency contacts.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on a review of four staff records, the center did not obtain the results of an Out of State Sex Offender Registry completed for each state an individual has resided in the past 5 years prior to the 1st day of employment/service. Evidence: The record for Staff #4, employed 04/27/2023, indicated the staff had resided in another state outside of Virginia within the last five years. The record did not contain the results of an out of state sex offender registry.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Multiple cleaning materials including floor cleaner, sanitizer, and window cleaner were observed sitting on the counter in the cafeteria where children were in care.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on a review of four staff records, the center did not obtain the results of an Out of State Sex Offender Registry completed for each state an individual has resided in the past 5 years prior to the 1st day of employment/service. Evidence: The record for Staff #4, employed 04/27/2023, indicated the staff had resided in another state outside of Virginia within the last five years. The record did not contain the results of an out of state sex offender registry.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Multiple cleaning materials including floor cleaner, sanitizer, and window cleaner were observed sitting on the counter in the cafeteria where children were in care.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Based on a review of four agent records, the center failed to obtain a sworn statement every five years from the date of the original background check for one agent. Evidence: The record of agent #1 contained documentation of a sworn statement dated 02/15/2018, exceeding five years.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on review of three staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening for two staff members at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children and shall have been completed within 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1, employed 09/06/2022, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 09/27/2022 exceeding the date of employment. 2. The record of staff #3, employed 11/06/2022, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 08/30/2021 exceeding 30 days prior to the date of employment.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of five children’s records, observations and interview, the center did not maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled. Evidence: 1. The record of child #1 did not contain documentation of a physical and immunizations that was kept on site. 2. The Licensing inspector requested the record of child #2 during the 02/27/2023 inspection. Staff stated children’s records and documentation of immunizations and physical were not kept on site. 3. The Licensing inspector requested the record of child #3 during the 02/27/2023 inspection. Staff stated the children’s records and documentation of immunizations and physical were not kept on site. 4. The Licensing inspector requested the record of child #4 during the 02/27/2023 inspection. Staff stated children’s records and documentation of immunizations and physicals were not kept on site. 5. Child #1, child #2, child #3, and child #4 were on site during the inspection on 02/27/2023. Staff #1, stated children’s records were kept at the main office off site from the licensed program.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain documentation to demonstrate that an individual possessed the education, certification and experience required by the job position. Evidence: The record of staff #2, identified as a program leader, did not have documentation of education, certification and experience as required for the job position.”
8VAC20-780-190-A-3
“Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure the assigned program director met program director qualifications. Evidence: The record of staff #1, identified as the center’s program director, contained documentation of completing 79 college credits of which 10 semester hours were in a child related subject when 48 semester hours of college credits of which 12 semester hours are in a child related subject is required. Staff #1 was missing documentation of two college credit hours in a child related subject.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on review of documentation, the center did not obtain an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: Documentation of a fire inspection could not be located. The director stated the elementary school did not have a fire inspection this year.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on interview, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: Staff stated that evacuation drills had not been conducted and that a drill log could not be located.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Based on interview, the center did not practice a minimum of two shelter in place drill in the past year. Evidence: Staff stated that they had not conducted any shelter-in-place drill and that a drill log could not be located.”
8VAC20-780-550-F
“Based on interview, the center did not ensure lockdown procedures were practiced at least annually. Evidence: Staff stated a lockdown drill had not been conducted and that a drill log could not be located.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of four children’s records, the center did not obtain documentation of physical for one child’s record by the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The record of child #1, enrolled 08/08/2022, did not contain documentation of a physical exceeding 30 days of the first day of attendance.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Based on a review of four agent records, the center failed to obtain a sworn statement every five years from the date of the original background check for one agent. Evidence: The record of agent #1 contained documentation of a sworn statement dated 02/15/2018, exceeding five years.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on review of three staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening for two staff members at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children and shall have been completed within 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1, employed 09/06/2022, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 09/27/2022 exceeding the date of employment. 2. The record of staff #3, employed 11/06/2022, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 08/30/2021 exceeding 30 days prior to the date of employment.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of five children’s records, observations and interview, the center did not maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled. Evidence: 1. The record of child #1 did not contain documentation of a physical and immunizations that was kept on site. 2. The Licensing inspector requested the record of child #2 during the 02/27/2023 inspection. Staff stated children’s records and documentation of immunizations and physical were not kept on site. 3. The Licensing inspector requested the record of child #3 during the 02/27/2023 inspection. Staff stated the children’s records and documentation of immunizations and physical were not kept on site. 4. The Licensing inspector requested the record of child #4 during the 02/27/2023 inspection. Staff stated children’s records and documentation of immunizations and physicals were not kept on site. 5. Child #1, child #2, child #3, and child #4 were on site during the inspection on 02/27/2023. Staff #1, stated children’s records were kept at the main office off site from the licensed program.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain documentation to demonstrate that an individual possessed the education, certification and experience required by the job position. Evidence: The record of staff #2, identified as a program leader, did not have documentation of education, certification and experience as required for the job position.”
8VAC20-780-190-A-3
“Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure the assigned program director met program director qualifications. Evidence: The record of staff #1, identified as the center’s program director, contained documentation of completing 79 college credits of which 10 semester hours were in a child related subject when 48 semester hours of college credits of which 12 semester hours are in a child related subject is required. Staff #1 was missing documentation of two college credit hours in a child related subject.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on review of documentation, the center did not obtain an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: Documentation of a fire inspection could not be located. The director stated the elementary school did not have a fire inspection this year.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on interview, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: Staff stated that evacuation drills had not been conducted and that a drill log could not be located.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Based on interview, the center did not practice a minimum of two shelter in place drill in the past year. Evidence: Staff stated that they had not conducted any shelter-in-place drill and that a drill log could not be located.”
8VAC20-780-550-F
“Based on interview, the center did not ensure lockdown procedures were practiced at least annually. Evidence: Staff stated a lockdown drill had not been conducted and that a drill log could not be located.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of four children’s records, the center did not obtain documentation of physical for one child’s record by the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The record of child #1, enrolled 08/08/2022, did not contain documentation of a physical exceeding 30 days of the first day of attendance.”
8VAC20-780-200-A
“Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not maintain a qualified program director or a qualified back-up program director who met one of the director qualifications who was regularly on site 50% of the center’s hours of operation. Evidence: 1. Staff stated the program director, staff #3, was on site approximately once a month and had not yet been on site during the month of May 2022. 2. The record of staff #1 and staff #2 did not have documentation to show where staff #1 or staff #2 met one of the director qualifications.”
8VAC20-780-245-L
“Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure there was always at least one staff member on duty who had obtained daily health observation training in the past three years. Evidence: 1. The Records of staff #1 and staff #2 did not contain documentation of daily health observation training. 2. Staff #1 and staff #2 stated they did not have daily health observation training. 3. Staff #1 and staff #2 were the only staff on site.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure all areas of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: Two of the metal doors in the gym had an area of approximately two feet of peeling paint. The paint was curled along the edge and came off when touched.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure hazardous materials such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method to prevent access by children in care. Evidence: Multiple canisters of cleaning products were observed unlocked on the window sill of the cafeteria where children were in care. Additional sanitizers were observed on the counter of the cafeteria.”
8VAC20-780-340-D
“Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure in each grouping of children, at least one staff member meets qualifications of a program leader or program director and are regularly present. Evidence: The records of staff #1 and staff #2 did not contain documentation of qualifications to meet program leader or program director. Staff #1 and staff #2 were the only staff on site. Staff stated the program director was not regularly on site.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure children under 10 years of age were always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: Child #2, age seven, was observed asking for permission to use the restroom. Staff #1 replied that she could go. Child #2 was then observed exiting the cafeteria and entering the gym alone. The restrooms are located at the rear of the gym next to a door that exits the building. The restroom are not visible to staff in the cafeteria. Child #2 was out of sight and sound supervision.”
8VAC20-780-530-A
“Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present had obtained current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and current certification in first aid within 90 days of October 13, 2021. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 (hired 02/07/2022) and staff #2 (hired 10/15/2021) did not contain documentation of current CPR certification and first aid certification. 2. Staff #1 and staff #2 stated they had not completed CPR & First aid training. 3. Staff #1 and staff #2 were the only staff on site.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on review of the emergency evacuation drill log and interview, the center did not ensure a practice evacuation drill was conducted monthly. Evidence: The most recent evacuation drill was documented on 0303/09/2020. Staff stated evacuation drills had not been conducted during the 2021-2022 school year.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Based on review of the shelter-in-place drill log and interview, the center did not ensure a shelter-in-place drill was practiced a minimum of twice a year. Evidence: The most recent shelter-in-place drill was documented on 03/09/2020. There was no documentation of two shelter-in-place drill for the 2020-2021 school year. Staff Stated they had not conducted a shelter-in-place drill.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on review of three staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a central registry request within 30 days of employment for one staff member. Evidence: The record of staff #2, hired 10/15/2021, had documentation of a central registry check dated 12/01/2021 exceeding 30 days of employment. There was no documentation of a follow up to check the status of the request.”
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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 March 25, 2026, with 15 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 7 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.
50, 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, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 593-9444 to ask.
(757) 593-9444.
454 Oak Grove Road, Colonial Beach, VA 22443. The nearest other daycare we list is Mile High Kids and Community Development - Colonial Beach, 1.4 miles away.