The Children's Center - Smithfield Head Start

8VAC20-780-500-B

“The diapering area shall have a leakproof storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. In the children’s bathroom there were soiled disposable diapers observed in a trashcan that did not have a lid and were accessible.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In 1 classroom there was a fan mounted to the wall and the cord was hanging from it, plugged into an outlet and within reach of children posing as an unsafe condition”

22.1-289.058

“A child day program that is licensed and serves preschool-age children, shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. There was not a carbon monoxide detector in the center.”

8VAC20-780-550-F

“Based on review, facility did not ensure lockdown procedures are practiced at least annually. Evidence: There was not documentation of a lockdown drill in 2022.”

8VAC20-780-550-E

“Based on review, facility did not ensure ensure shelter in place procedures are practiced a minimum of twice per year. Evidence: There was documentation of one shelter in place drill in 2022.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on observation, facility did not ensure there is an annual approval from the health department. Evidence: The most recent health inspection completed was dated March 5, 2021 which is more than a year old.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on interview, facility did not ensure there is a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented, dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: Staff stated there is a child with a dietary restriction however there was not a written list documented and available in the child's classroom.”