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The Children's Center-Smithfield

Inspection · 2024-05-13

Date
2024-05-13
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Christine Mahan
(757) 404-0568
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
No

Areas Reviewed

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

Inspector Notes

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

1
Standard 8VAC20-780-330-B
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.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services