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smart start learning academy llc
393 Millwood Avenue, Winchester VA 22601 · License #1108759 · Child Day Center
Contact
- Director
- Ms. Carlene Henry
- Phone
- (540) 545-5102
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 393 Millwood Avenue, Winchester VA 22601 · Directions
- State licensing specialist
- Amy Tomblin · (804) 629-3923
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program
- Licensed for 27 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing- Violation
8VAC20-790-600-D-1 · All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of
employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval to obtain certification in cpr and first aid. Staff #3 has been working for four months at the center and does not have cpr and first aid certification.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-530-A · At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. Staff #3 was alone with a group of five, two-year-old children, and was not certified in CPR or first aid.
- Violation
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 premised.
The findings of the most recent inspection, 10.22.2024, were not posted.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-130-A · The center is required to obtain documentation that each child has received immunizations required by the State Board of Heath before the child can attend. Child #2 had been in care for two months and did not have documentation of immunizations.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-270-A · Based on observation the facility failed to maintain a door in a safe condition.
Evidence: 1. Observation revealed the bottom of the door, in the downstairs school age classroom, was peeling and splintered. 2. Administration confirmed the door was peeling.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-530-A-1 · Based on record review, the center failed to have two staff members with current certification in CPR.
Evidence: 1. Four staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #1 and Staff #4 did not have documentation of current CPR certification. 3. Staff #1's CPR certificate was not from an organization accepted by licensing standards. 4. Staff #4's CPR certificate had expired 11/13/2023. 5. Administration confirmed Staff #1 and Staff #4 did not have current CPR.
- Violation
8VAC20-790-600-D-1 · Based on record review, the center failed to have two staff members with current certification in CPR.
Evidence: 1. Four staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #1 and Staff #4 did not have documentation of current CPR certification. 3. Staff #1's CPR certificate was not from an organization accepted by licensing standards. 4. Staff #4's CPR certificate had expired 11/13/2023. 5. Administration confirmed Staff #1 and Staff #4 did not have current CPR.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-340-D · Based on record review the center failed to have a qualified lead teacher in one grouping of children.
Evidence: 1. Four staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #1 did not have documentation of qualifying as a lead teacher. 3. The director confirmed Staff #1 did not have documentation of qualifying as a lead teacher.
- Violation
8VAC20-790-600-D-1 · Based on record review the center failed to have one staff member obtain certification in CPR within 90 days of hire.
Evidence: 1. Four staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #2 did not have documentation of obtaining certification is CPR within 90 days of hire. 3. Staff #2's date of hire was documented as 01/06/2023. 4. The director confirmed Staff #2 had not obtained certification in CPR within 90 days of hire.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-160-C · Based on record review, the facility failed to have two staff complete an updated tuberculosis screening.
Evidence: 1. Three staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have documentation of obtaining an updated tuberculosis screening within 2 years of the prior one. 3. Staff #1 last documented TB screening was dated 06/18/2020. Staff #2 last documented TB screening was dated 03/25/2022. 4. Staff confirmed updated TB screenings had not been obtained.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-280-B · Based on observation, the center did failed to have hazardous substances in a locked place.
Evidence: 1. A box of Clorox wipe and 5 cans of Air Freshener were observed on a shelf outside of a classroom. Children walk past the shelving unit to use the bathroom. 2. One can of Air Freshener and Vaseline were observed above on a shelf, above the toilet , in a bathroom used by children. 3. The director confirmed the items were not in a locked place.
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 15, 2025 inspection noted: “employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval to obtain certification in cpr and first aid. Staff #3 has been working for four months at the center and doe…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 29, 2025 inspection noted: “The findings of the most recent inspection, 10.22.2024, were not posted.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 11, 2024 inspection noted: “Evidence: 1. Observation revealed the bottom of the door, in the downstairs school age classroom, was peeling and splintered. 2. Administration confirmed the do…” — what has changed since then?
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