The Children's Center - Smithfield Head Start
236 Washington Street
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 357-7177
Current Inspector: Anita Drewry (757) 404-5261
Inspection Date: Nov. 5, 2019
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
22VAC40-80 SANCTIONS.
22VAC40-80 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 1pm through 2pm. There were 25 children in care ages three through five years old with four teachers, one of whom is the program director. Children records and staff emergency contact information were reviewed on site. Staff records are housed at a central location and will be reviewed at a later date. A walking of the building was completed. Required postings, annual inspections, emergency evacuation drills first aid kit and medication were reviewed. Children were observed in teacher and self-directed activities including restroom routines, hand washing, lunch, and learning center play. A single violation regarding emergency evacuation practice drills was identified and appears on the violation notice. The violation was discussed with the program director on site at the conclusion of the inspection.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-550-D Description: Based on documentation review and interview the center failed to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.
Evidence:
1 - The emergency evacuation log does not show that drills were practiced during the months of May and June in the 2018-2019 school year.
2 - Staff 1 confirmed that there was not any documentation that drills were conducted during May and June of 2019.Plan of Correction: Going forward center management will ensure that evacuation drills are practiced and documented each month that the program is in session.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
