The Children's Center-Smithfield
240 James Street, Smithfield, VA
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Young Men's Christian Assoc of the Virginia Peninsulas-Windsor E is a licensed child care center in Windsor, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Young Men's Christian Assoc of the Virginia Peninsulas-Windsor E has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 20 rules 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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8VAC20-780-160-A
“The center is required to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Staff #1 is currently working and no documentation for a TB screening was found in the record.”
8VAC20-780-150-B
“Children's physical examinations and immunizations must be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. The immunization documentation for child #3 was not signed by the child's physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.”
8VAC20-780-420-E-3
“Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. The records for child #1, child #2, Child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the child's parents had reviewed and/or updated their child's records since their original enrollment paperwork which was overdue by between 5 and 7 years,”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“The center is required to provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The most recent annual fire inspection available at the time of the licensing inspection on 10/30/2025 was overdue by 23 days.”
8VAC20-780-150-B
“Children's physical examinations and immunizations must be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. The immunization documentation for child #3 was not signed by the child's physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.”
8VAC20-780-420-E-3
“Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. The records for child #1, child #2, Child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the child's parents had reviewed and/or updated their child's records since their original enrollment paperwork which was overdue by between 5 and 7 years,”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“The center is required to provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The most recent annual fire inspection available at the time of the licensing inspection on 10/30/2025 was overdue by 23 days.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“(Repeat Violation) Electrical outlets must be fitted with protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. There were 5 outlets not fitted with a cover located at floor level in the area where children were being cared for during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The center is required to maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain all of the required information. At the time of the inspection, none of the children's records were located on site. Minimal emergency information to include authorized persons to pick up the child and emergency contacts and allergy information was available electronically.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must obtain results of a Virginia search of the central registry within 30 days of the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for 8 months, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #1 was working with children on the day of the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-70
“The program is required to maintain a staff record containing all required information and documentation to include emergency information, training and background checks. Staff #2 who was working at the center at the time of the inspection did not have a staff record available at the time of inspection (5/21/2025),did not have a record available at the time of a scheduled virtual appointment on 6/9/2025, nor at the time of a staff record review conducted at the location of the administrative office on 6/24/2025.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides are required to be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There was a pump bottle of hand sanitizer on the table where parent information is posted. The hand sanitizer was accessible to children in care during the inspection and the label contained a warning to "keep out of reach of children" along with additional warnings.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“The center is required to have available in the nonmedical emergency supplies a one working battery operated radio. Staff were unable to demonstrate that there was a radio on site.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“(Repeat Violation) Electrical outlets must be fitted with protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. There were 5 outlets not fitted with a cover located at floor level in the area where children were being cared for during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The center is required to maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain all of the required information. At the time of the inspection, none of the children's records were located on site. Minimal emergency information to include authorized persons to pick up the child and emergency contacts and allergy information was available electronically.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must obtain results of a Virginia search of the central registry within 30 days of the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for 8 months, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #1 was working with children on the day of the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-70
“The program is required to maintain a staff record containing all required information and documentation to include emergency information, training and background checks. Staff #2 who was working at the center at the time of the inspection did not have a staff record available at the time of inspection (5/21/2025),did not have a record available at the time of a scheduled virtual appointment on 6/9/2025, nor at the time of a staff record review conducted at the location of the administrative office on 6/24/2025.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides are required to be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There was a pump bottle of hand sanitizer on the table where parent information is posted. The hand sanitizer was accessible to children in care during the inspection and the label contained a warning to "keep out of reach of children" along with additional warnings.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“The center is required to have available in the nonmedical emergency supplies a one working battery operated radio. Staff were unable to demonstrate that there was a radio on site.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Repeat Violation. All staff who work directly with children shall have, within 90 days of the date of employment, current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1?s record did not contain documentation of First Aid training which is overdue by 8 months.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Repeat Violation. All staff who work directly with children shall have, within 90 days of the date of employment, current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1?s record did not contain documentation of this CPR Certification training which is overdue by 8 months.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Repeat Violation. The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 5/23/2024 were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Repeat Violation. Staff are to complete orientation training appropriate to the age of the children in care and including all required facility specific topics prior to working alone with children and no later than 7 days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff #1?s record did not contain documentation of this training which is overdue by 8 months.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Repeat Violation. In areas used by preschool-age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. Children present for care in the cafeteria included a four-year-old preschool child. None of the outlets around the perimeter of the room had protective covers.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Repeat Violation. All staff who work directly with children shall have, within 90 days of the date of employment, current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1?s record did not contain documentation of First Aid training which is overdue by 8 months.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Repeat Violation. All staff who work directly with children shall have, within 90 days of the date of employment, current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1?s record did not contain documentation of this CPR Certification training which is overdue by 8 months.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Repeat Violation. The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 5/23/2024 were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Repeat Violation. Staff are to complete orientation training appropriate to the age of the children in care and including all required facility specific topics prior to working alone with children and no later than 7 days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff #1?s record did not contain documentation of this training which is overdue by 8 months.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Repeat Violation. In areas used by preschool-age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. Children present for care in the cafeteria included a four-year-old preschool child. None of the outlets around the perimeter of the room had protective covers.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that all staff obtain current certification in in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: Two staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #1, whose date of employment is 1/3/2024, did not contain documentation to demonstrate that staff #1 had obtained First Aid certification. The Senior Childcare Director confirmed that this training had not been completed by staff #1.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that all staff obtain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Evidence: Two staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #1, whose date of employment is 1/3/2024, did not contain documentation to demonstrate that staff #1 had obtained CPR certification. The Senior Childcare Director confirmed that this training had not been completed by staff #1.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation and interview, staff did not ensure that the license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The license was not visible at the time of the inspector's arrival. When asked, staff retrieved a parent information board from behind the stage in the multipurpose room . Staff stated that they do not bring it out since the school does not allow parents to enter the building.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that all staff complete the required orientation training specific to the program, prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Two staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #1, whose employment began 1/3/2024, did not contain documentation to demonstrate that orientation training had been completed. The Senior Childcare Director confirmed that this documentation was not present for staff #1.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Based on observation and interview, staff did not ensure that electrical outlets have protective covers installed when not in use. Evidence: None of the electrical outlets (8) accessible in the cafeteria where children are cared for were fitted with outlet covers at the time of the inspection. There were no four year old children in care at the time. However, the site is licensed for children as young as 4 years old and staff confirmed that 4 year old children do attend the program.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that all staff obtain current certification in in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: Two staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #1, whose date of employment is 1/3/2024, did not contain documentation to demonstrate that staff #1 had obtained First Aid certification. The Senior Childcare Director confirmed that this training had not been completed by staff #1.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that all staff obtain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Evidence: Two staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #1, whose date of employment is 1/3/2024, did not contain documentation to demonstrate that staff #1 had obtained CPR certification. The Senior Childcare Director confirmed that this training had not been completed by staff #1.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation and interview, staff did not ensure that the license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The license was not visible at the time of the inspector's arrival. When asked, staff retrieved a parent information board from behind the stage in the multipurpose room . Staff stated that they do not bring it out since the school does not allow parents to enter the building.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that all staff complete the required orientation training specific to the program, prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Two staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #1, whose employment began 1/3/2024, did not contain documentation to demonstrate that orientation training had been completed. The Senior Childcare Director confirmed that this documentation was not present for staff #1.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Based on observation and interview, staff did not ensure that electrical outlets have protective covers installed when not in use. Evidence: None of the electrical outlets (8) accessible in the cafeteria where children are cared for were fitted with outlet covers at the time of the inspection. There were no four year old children in care at the time. However, the site is licensed for children as young as 4 years old and staff confirmed that 4 year old children do attend the program.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that a complete record, containing all required information, is maintianed for each enrolled child. Evidence: Five children's records were reviewed. The record for child #1 listed the child's mother and father as the emergency contacts in child #1's record. The emergency contacts are required to be individuals, other than the child's parents, who could be called in an emergency if the child's parents cannot be reached in an emergency situation.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that a complete record, containing all required information, is maintianed for each enrolled child. Evidence: Five children's records were reviewed. The record for child #1 listed the child's mother and father as the emergency contacts in child #1's record. The emergency contacts are required to be individuals, other than the child's parents, who could be called in an emergency if the child's parents cannot be reached in an emergency situation.”
8VAC20-780-400-B
“Based on interviews and review, facility did not ensure behavioral guidance is constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflict. Evidence: On 9/28/2022 at approximately 8:30 am, three staff were present with forty-two children. Children reported to staff that child #1 (age 10) was behaving inappropriately. Staff # 2 attempted to redirect children’s behavior and staff #1 interrupted their conversation and began interacting with the child. According to witness interviews and review of facility documentation, staff #1 told child #1 to move to another table and child #1 stated ?no?. Staff #1 repeated herself multiple times, ?screaming at the top of her lungs `get up out of your seat?.? Child #1 continued to state ?no?. Staff #1 then ?grabbed (child #1)?s arm, yanked him out of the chair and pushed/dragged him to a table? close to where he had been. Children, with the exception of child #1, were dismissed to school. Conversation continued between child #1, staff #1 and staff #2. Staff #1 became angry and used expletive words multiple times as she exited the program. Child #1 was present during the entire incident.”
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FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 9 of 9 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.
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
20008 Courthouse Highway, Windsor, VA 23487. The nearest other daycare we list is My Pumpkin Patch Preschool, 4.4 miles away.