VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Smart Cookie Learning Center II
3201 Broad Rock Blvd.
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 231-3808

Current Inspector: Lauren Bickford (540) 280-0742

Inspection Date: May 9, 2025

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-790 Introduction 8VAC20-790 Administration 8VAC20-790 Staff Qualifications & Training 8VAC20-790 Physical Plant 8VAC20-790 Staffing & Supervision 8VAC20-790 Programs 8VAC20-790 Special Care Provisions & Emergencies 8VAC20-790 Special Services 8VAC20-780 Administration. 20 Access to minor?s records 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training. 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 8VAC20-780 Physical Plant. 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision. 8VAC20-780 Programs. 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies 8VAC20-780 Special Services. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 05/09/2025 and completed on 05/09/2025. The on-site inspection began at 9:41am and ended at 11:55am. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 27 children present and seven staff. The inspector reviewed five children?s records and five staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility and interviews. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 05/19/2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In the bathroom located in the trailer, there was an air vent on the floor of the bathroom that was fully rusted. Behind the door of the bathroom, there was a hole in the wall, exposing dry wall. The corner of the wall in the bathroom had peeling paint. Near the light switch of the bathroom, the wall was covered with dark smudges and fingerprints.
Plan of Correction:	Painting and drywall for wall in bathroom.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-320-B
Description:	Each restroom area provided for children shall be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children. Two restrooms, designated for children use, did not have hand soap in the restroom within reach of children.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected on site. Soap will be accessible at all times.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-L
Description:	Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Over the counter medication was stored in an unlocked cabinet in the kitchen, accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	Medication will be locked in cabinet.