The Children's Center-Smithfield
240 James Street, Smithfield, VA
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Trinity United Methodist Church is a child care center in Smithfield, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 50 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with part-time care, preschool and toddler care.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Friday | Not listed |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 2, 3, and 4 year olds |
|---|---|
| Programs | Part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Trinity United Methodist Church) |
| More | Founded 1989 |
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Trinity United Methodist Church has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all
For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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22.1-289.031-A-4
“The center is required to have documentation that each staff is free from any disability which would prevent the person from caring for children. The record for Staff #5 did not have a completed staff health form and the individual has been working for two weeks.”
22.1-289.031-A-4
“Based on review, facility did not ensure 1 of 5 staff have annual documentation from a practicing physician or physician assistant finding the individual to be free from any disability which would prevent him or her from caring for children under their supervision. Evidence: The record for staff #5 had a most recent staff health form dated 2/9/2022 which is more than a year old.”
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FAQ
No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Virginia.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 357-3659 to ask.
(757) 357-3659.
201 Cedar Street, Smithfield, VA 23430. The nearest other daycare we list is The Children's Center-Smithfield, 0.3 miles away.