The Children's Center-Smithfield
240 James Street
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 356-1004
Current Inspector: Anita Drewry (757) 404-5261
Inspection Date: May 13, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 ADMINISTRATION.
8VAC20-780 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
8VAC20-780 PHYSICAL PLANT.
8VAC20-780 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
8VAC20-780 PROGRAMS.
8VAC20-780 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
8VAC20-780 SPECIAL SERVICES.
8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS CODE; CARBON MONOXIDE
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was initiated on May 13, 2024 and concluded on May 15, 2024. Four staff were present supervising fourteen children. An additional staff was on site for administrative duties. Children were observed playing outside and eating a snack. Licensing Inspector reviewed standards related to supervision, activities, equipment, nutrition, diapering, emergency supplies, inspection reports and required postings. Five staff and five child records were reviewed. Violation found is noted on the violation notice.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-B Description: Based on review, facility did not ensure there is adequate fall zone of required resilient surfacing under and around climbing equipment or equipment with moving parts on the outside playground.
Evidence: A plastic little titles playground piece with two slides was within 1' of a child picnic table at one slide chute and within 4' of the other slide chute and a red choo-choo piece of equipment. There should be at least 6' of fall zone in these areas.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
