YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas-Westside Elementary School
A child day center in Smithfield, Virginia 23430
800 West Main Street, Smithfield, Virginia 23430. (757) 365-4060.
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The short answer
- 25 deficiencies in the last three years
- Feb 262026 the latest visit on record
- 75 children, its licensed capacity
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean4
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
17 inspections on record, the latest on Feb 26, 2026.
25 violations cited in the last three years.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated weekly.
When those deficiencies happened
25 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Feb 2026. The last 3 years, to Oct 27, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated weekly.
Feb 26, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years.
“The most recent central registry check for staff #3 was overdue by approximately 2 months and 11 days.”
Oct 10, 2025: inspection5 deficiencies
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22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The results of the most recent licensing inspection were not posted.”
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8VAC20-780-510-G
“Medication shall be labeled with the child’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. There is a bottle of Benadryl ,stored in the medication box along with other medication, which is not labeled with a child’s name.”
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8VAC20-780-540-E
“(Repeat Violation)The center is required to have non emergency supplies to include one working, battery-operated flashlight on each floor of each building that and one working, battery-operated radio in each building used by children and any camp location without a building. The center did not have a working, battery-operated radio at the time of the inspection.”
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8VAC20-780-550-A
“The center’s written emergency plan that addresses staff responsibility and facility readiness with respect to emergency evacuation and relocation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown could not be located by staff and was not available for review at the center at the time of the inspection.”
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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 required documentation and information. The record requested for child #5 contained only the child’s proof of identity. The remaining information, which can usually be accessed electronically through the tablet could not be accessed during the inspection.”
Jun 4, 2025: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children must, annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department’s health and safety update course. Staff #2 Did not complete the department’s health and safety update course in the first year after employment. The training should have been completed within 1 year and 90 days of hire and is overdue by 1 month.”
Jun 4, 2025: inspection6 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-240-A
“Staff are required to complete the Department of Education (VDOE) sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff #1 had not completed the VDOE orientation training and had been employed for over 8 months. Staff #2 had not completed the VDOE orientation training and had been employed for over 15 months.”
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8VAC20-780-240-B
“(Repeat Violation) Staff are required to complete a center specific orientation training prior to working alone with children and no later than seven days after assuming job responsibilities. Staff #1, who has been employed for more than 8 months and was working with children during the inspection did not have documentation available to demonstrate that orientation training had been completed.”
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8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff must complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #2 did not have documentation to demonstrate that she had completed any annual training. This training is overdue by more than 3 months.”
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8VAC20-780-530-A-1
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present must have Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. Staff #1 and staff #2 who were alone with a group of children during the inspection did not have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”
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8VAC20-780-530-A-2
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present must have Current certification in first aid from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. Staff #1 and staff #2, who were alone with a group of children during the inspection, did not have current certification in first aid.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position must be in each staff record. Staff #1, who has been working with children in the program for over 8 months and is designated as the lead teacher at this site, does not have documentation on record to demonstrate her qualifications.”
Sep 26, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies
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22.1-289.011-F
“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 1/26/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
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22.1-289.058
“Each building that houses a child day program that serves preschool-age children is required to be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. The licensed program had a preschool aged child present during the inspection and was not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.”
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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 contained documentation of orientation training which was completed over 7 months past due. Staff #1?s record contained documentation of orientation training which was completed over 4 months past due.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“60-A.8 Repeat Violation. A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #6, who has been enrolled for 3 weeks, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”
Jan 26, 2024: inspection6 deficiencies
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Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not always ensure that the required documentation of Physical Examinations and Immunizations are signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.
“Evidence: Five children’s records were reviewed. The record for child #2 contained a physical form which was not signed by the child’s physician. The program director confirmed that the physical form had not been signed by the child’s physician or designee.”
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8VAC20-780-190-A
The inspectors’ words, 129 words
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee was unable to demonstrate that the program director is qualified for his assigned position. Evidence: Two new staff records were reviewed during the inspection. The record for staff #1, who is the designated Site Director (program director present on site) indicates a date of employment of 1/3/2024. The records for staff #1 did not contain the required documentation to demonstrate program director qualifications. Staff #2’s record contains a resume that indicating college courses in a child -elated areas have been completed. However, the record does not contain a degree or transcript. This records was reviewed electronically and this documentation was requested again but not received. Staff #2’s immediate supervisor confirmed that staff #2’s transcripts have not yet been received.”
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8VAC20-780-240-B
The inspectors’ words, 103 words
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee was unable to demonstrate that new staff complete 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 new staff records were reviewed during the inspection. The record for staff #1, whose date of employment is 1/3/2024 and the records for staff #2 whose date of employment is 1/22/2024, did not contain documentation that orientation training had been completed. These records were reviewed electronically and this documentation was requested again but not received.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A-8
The inspectors’ words, 139 words
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each child with a diagnosed food allergy has a written care plan to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: The record for child #2 whose date of enrollment was 9/5/2023 contained documentation that child #2 has a severe allergy to Tree Nuts. There was not a written allergy care plan present in child #2’s record or elsewhere in the facility to instruct staff on the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction; The program director confirmed that this documentation was not available for child #2 at the time of the inspection on 1/26/2024.”
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8VAC20-780-70
The inspectors’ words, 94 words
“Based on a review of records, the licensee did not always ensure that each staff record contains , documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering. Evidence: Two new staff records were reviewed during the inspection. The record for staff #1, whose date of employment is 1/3/2024 and the records for staff #2 whose date of employment is 1/22/2024, did not contain documentation that references were checked. These records were reviewed electronically and this documentation was requested again but not received.”
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8VAC20-780-90-A
The inspectors’ words, 114 words
“*** REPEAT VIOLATION*** Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not always ensure that a written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child’s record by the first day of the child’s attendance. Evidence: Five children’s records were reviewed. The record for child #2 did not contain documentation of the required written agreements between child #2’s parent and the program, regarding Authorization for Emergency Care, policies for picking up an ill child from care, and notification of a household member contracting a communicable disease. The program director confirmed that this documentation was not present in child #2’s record at the time of the inspection on 1/26/2024.”
Jan 16, 2024: complaint inspection2 deficiencies
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Based on a review of documentation and interviews, the licensee and staff persons working at the before and after school program, who are mandated reporters, failed to immediately report to the local department or to the Department of Social Services? toll-free child abuse and neglect hotline, a reasonable suspicion that the abuse of a child in their care may have occurred.
The inspectors’ words, 169 words
“Evidence: On the afternoon of 12/6/2023, staff #1 overheard child #2?s verbal account that she witnessed an incident between staff #2 and a 9 year old child in care (child #1) in which staff #2 ?pinned [child #1] to the trashcan, punched [child #1] in the chest and squirted a [juicebox] on [child #1]? earlier that afternoon. Immediately upon hearing child #2?s account of the alleged incident, staff #1 reported the account to staff #3, who is the direct supervisor of staff #2 Both Staff #1 and Staff #3 stated that they reported child #2?s account of these events to their immediate supervisor, Staff #4, on the same day that the incident allegedly occurred. Staff #2 stated at an interview on 1/16/2024, that she had never been questioned, counselled or followed up with by staff #4 or any other members of administration regarding her interactions with child #1 on 12/6/2023. The local department received a report of child #1?s alleged abuse on 12/26/2023, 20 days after the incident occurred.”
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Based on interviews and a review of documentation, staff did not always guide children’s behavior in a constructive, age and stage appropriate manner, with the intention of redirecting children to appropriate behavior and resolving conflicts.
The inspectors’ words, 191 words
“Evidence: On 12/6/2023, staff #2?s response to (child #1) a nine-year-old child’s misbehavior was not constructive, nor did staff #2?s response guide child #1 toward appropriate behavior to resolve conflicts. Child #1 stated in interviews on 1/3/2024 and 2/7/2024 that he and staff #2 were ?playfighting? after he took staff #2?s chair and that staff #2 put her hands on his neck and shoulders. Child #1 further stated that ?I told her ‘I do not like anyone to touch my neck’ and she said `okay? ?. Child #1 stated that it made him ?uncomfortable” when staff put her hands on his shoulder and neck. Child #1 stated that staff #2 squeezed a juice-box that she was holding but that it squirted on the floor and did not get on him. When asked why staff #2 squeezed the juice-box child #1 replied that it was ?for revenge? but would not elaborate further. Staff #2 stated in an interview on 1/16/2024 that she ?wasn’t actually pushing? child #1 and that child #1 ?kept playing.? ?I kept telling him to stop but he kept touching me. I said `Stop ? I’m a teacher!? ?”
Oct 18, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-60-A
The inspectors’ words, 91 words
“Based on a review of records and interview the licensee was not able to demonstrate that each child’s record contains all of the required documentation to include the date that the child began attending the program. Evidence: Five records were reviewed. The record for child #1 who was in attendance on the date of inspection did not documentation of the child’s first date of attendance. The site supervisor confirmed that the first date of attendance / enrollment date was not present ion child #1’s record at the time of the inspection.”
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8VAC20-780-90-A
The inspectors’ words, 224 words
“Based on a review of records and interview the licensee was not able to demonstrate that a written agreement between the parent and the center , containing the required elements, was signed by the parent of each enrolled child by the child’s first date first day of attendance. Evidence: Five records were reviewed. The record for child #1 who was in attendance on the date of inspection did not contain a signed written agreement that includes 1. An authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur when the parent cannot be located immediately unless the parent states in writing an objection to the provision of such care on religious or other grounds; 2. A statement that the center will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible if so requested by the center; and 3. A statement that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease, as defined by the State Board of Health, except for life threatening diseases which must be reported immediately. The site supervisor confirmed that the signed agreement was not present ion child #1’s record at the time of the inspection.”
Feb 7, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Based on observation and interview, facility did not ensure children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff, except that staff need only be able to hear a child who is using the restroom provided that there is a system to assure that individuals who are not staff members or persons allowed to pick up a child in care do not enter the restroom area while in use by children.
“Evidence: On 2/27/2023 at approximately 4:02 PM, three children were observed leaving the cafeteria and returning approximately 5 minutes later. Staff stated that the children went to the restroom. Staff further reported that is a common practice for meeting ratio requirements. The restroom was located through closed double doors and three hallways away from the cafeteria. Staff confirmed she could not hear the children while they were gone. Multiple individuals were observed in the hallways that were not staff or individuals picking up children.”
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Based on review, facility did not ensure evacuation drills are conducted monthly.
“Evidence: There was not documentation of an evacuation drill conducted in October 2022, November 2022 and January 2023.”
All 17 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Feb 26, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Jan 16, 2024 | Complaint inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Oct 18, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 18, 2023 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| May 23, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| May 23, 2023 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 2, 2022 | Inspection | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Feb 27, 2028.
- Program Located in a Public School.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 4 years 9 months - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 75 children.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated weekly.
Has Virginia acted against it?
- 1 complaint inspection on record.
- 2 complaint allegations published with Virginia’s findings, 2 of them found valid.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations and Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings. Checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Date | What | Detail |
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| Feb 7, 2024 | Complaint | Allegation: Physical Abuse/Neglect. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Feb 7, 2024 | Complaint | Allegation: Restraints/Behavior Management. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
Who does the caring?
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Virginia’s search doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Virginia’s search doesn’t show a quality rating.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 21 child care providers in Isle of Wight County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 12; this one had 25.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| YMCA OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULAS-Hardy | 25 |
| Trinity United Methodist Church | 1 |
| Smithfield Baptist Church | 3 |
| Young Men’s Christian Association of the Virginia Peninsulas - L | 39 |
| Benn’s United Methodist church | 1 |
| Quality Time at Waterford, Inc. | 18 |
| The Children’s Center-Smithfield | 5 |
| YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas-Westside Elementary School This child care provider | 25 |
| The Children’s Center - Smithfield Head Start | 3 |
| Kids Come 1st Inc | 28 |
| Ora Lynnell Vaden | 3 |
| Dymon Humphrey | 6 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Virginia doesn’t grade how serious a violation is, so no severity is shown.
- Virginia publishes a complaint’s allegations and findings only when its inspection found a violation and the records are linked.
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
- A plan of correction sent late, or not at all, isn’t online: Virginia says to ask the inspector.
- Virginia’s pages show about the last five years of inspections; for older ones, Virginia says to contact the licensing inspector.
- Virginia says this information may not be accurate, up to date or complete, and shouldn’t be the only source in choosing care.
Sources
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page.
Checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations.
Checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings.
Checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: Virginia Department of Education. Virginia’s own record is on legacy.dss.virginia.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Oct 27, 2026.
From the provider
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Replies
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Paid listing
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