The Children's Center-Smithfield

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In 2 classrooms 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.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made on the day of occurrence. Injury reports were reviewed and 2 out of 5 were missing information regarding future action to prevent reoccurrence.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In room A spray sanitizer was observed in an unlocked closet.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“(Repeat Violation) Under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus, a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles must be created. The fall zones on the playground required at least six feet of a fall zone. There was three and a half feet of fall zone between the blue slide and the pole.”

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.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, facility did not ensure the diapering surface is used only for diapering or cleaning children. Evidence: A napping mat with linens was observed folded and laying on the diapering table.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, facility did not ensure staff and children hands are washed after diapering and toileting. Evidence: Staff was observing completing two diaper changes in the infant and toddler room. The staff did not wash her hands after each change nor were the children's hands washed.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review, facility did not ensure a staff member have a TB test or screening dated within 30 days prior to beginning employment. Evidence: The record for staff #1 (start date 7/12/2023) had a TB screening dated 5/22/2023.”