Supreme Scholars Development Center 5
123 A View
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 937-0986
Current Inspector: Adrianna Walden (757) 404-2487
Inspection Date: June 26, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Technical Assistance:
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8VAC20-780-210. PROGRAM LEADER QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify a program leader under 210.4 staff must have at least six months of supervised programmatic experience. In addition, within six months before being promoted or beginning work or one month after being promoted or beginning work, a minimum of 24 hours of training related to the care of children,
8VAC20-780-340. SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN
During the stated hours of operation, there always shall be on the premises and on field trips, one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member, volunteer or other employee who is at least 16 years of age, with direct means for communication between the two of them.
In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. Such a program leader shall supervise no more than two aides except during the first and last hour of operation when a center operates more than six hours per day and during the designated rest period. For t his to apply the following must be met: (i) A staff over 18 years of age and has at least three months of programmatic experience at the center; (ii) there is an additional staff person on site who meets program leader qualifications, is not counted in the staff-to-children ratios and is immediately available to help if needed; and (iii) there is a direct means for communicating between these two staff members.
- Comments:
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A monitoring inspection was conducted on 06/27/2024. There were 6 children present and 4 staff. A tour of the facility was conducted, in addition to a record review and interviews with staff. The Inspector reviewed both children?s and staff records, along with any requested program records submitted by the facility to determine if required documentation was complete. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on a record review the center did not ensure all required information was kept for each staff person.
Evidence:
Staff #3 did not have the documentation in the staff record of a date of hire or at least 2 references checked prior to employment.Plan of Correction: All required information will be obtained for staff #3 files. An audit of all staff files will be conducted to ensure all required information is maintained.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-B Description: Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff had received a complete orientation training prior to working alone with children.
Evidence:
1. Staff #3 did not have documentation of having received a complete orientation training prior to working with children.
2. The orientation form was in the staff record, however it was not date, signed-off on as complete and did not include who provided the training.
3. The program director confirmed the complete orientation had not be been completed.Plan of Correction: Staff #3 has received some of the orientation training. The rest will be completed this week and the proper documentation will be completed.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: (REPEAT VIOLATION) Based on observation the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside were maintained in a safe condition.
Evidence:
There were 2 hornets nests in the children's outside covered play area. One had 4 active hornets on the nest. The second nest was located above the door to exit and enter the building and outside play area.Plan of Correction: The hornets nests were removed after the inspection was completed. The director will monitor the outside area to ensure it is clear of any other nests.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: (REPEAT VIOLATION) Based on observation the center did not ensure all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1. In the infant room there was a container of disinfectant wipes on the windowsill.
2. In the toddler room there was a container of disinfectant wipes on a table.
3. The supply closet containing various cleaning agents and chemicals was not locked.
4. The program director confirmed these chemicals are required to be in a locked area.Plan of Correction: The program director had all staff place chemicals in a locked area and locked the supply closet.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
