VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Supreme Scholars Development Center 2
930 Jett Street
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 904-6115

Current Inspector: Heather Harrell (757) 334-4329

Inspection Date: Oct. 3, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor's records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/3/23 from 10:45am until 12:45pm. At the time of the inspection, there were 20 children in care with 5 staff present. A sample of 5 children's records and 6 staff records were reviewed. Children were observed participating in learning activities, playing on the playground, eating lunch and preparing for nap. Lunch service and handwashing and restroom procedures were also observed. First aid and emergency supplies, the emergency preparedness plan, documentation of emergency practice drills, medication and required center postings were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law. Violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program and discussed with the center director during the exit interview.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.011-F
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that any documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: 1. The most recent inspection was not posted in the center. 2. The center director confirmed that the most recent inspection was not posted in the center.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The parent board was redone and the most recent inspection was mistakenly not put back up. Going forward, the center director will ensure inspection documents are posted in the center.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Repeat Violation Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 (date of hire: 5/1/22) has a documented job title of program leader. Staff 4's record does not contain documentation that she possessed the education required by the job position of program leader. 2. Staff 2 (date of hire: 7/1/23) has a documented job title of program leader. Staff 4's record does not contain documentation that she possessed the education required by the job position of program leader. 5. The center director confirmed that the records for staff 1 and staff 2 do not contain documentation that they possess the education required for the position of program leader.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Copies of staff 1 and staff 2's high school diplomas will be obtained and placed in their records.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Repeat Violation Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the two's classroom, there is a large tear in the carpet in the center of the classroom with fraying carpet strings and is assessable to the children in care. 2. The center director confirmed that the carpet in the two's classroom is torn and fraying.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: A mat will be placed over the tear in the carpet until it can be repaired.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-400-B
Description:	Based on observation, it was determined that behavioral guidance was not constructive in nature and did not redirect children to appropriate behaviors. Evidence: 1. During the inspection, the licensing inspector heard staff from outside the two's classroom using a loud and harsh tone and reprimanding children in the class. a. Staff 2 was heard yelling at a child during lunch to "Stop! Keep your hands to yourself! Stop!" b. The child was observed crying after the interaction with staff 2.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Staff 2 will be retrained on appropriate behavior guidance techniques and redirection of children.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-E
Description:	Based on medication and record review, as well as interview, the center did not ensure that procedures for administering medication shall include written authorization from the child's physician and parent for long-term prescription drug use and methods to prevent use of outdated medication. Evidence: 1. Child 1 has an emergency medication being stored at the center. There is no written parental or physician authorization to administer this medication to child 1. 2. The emergency medication for child 1 has an expiration date of April 2023. 2. The center director confirmed that child 1 has an emergency medication being stored at the center and that there is no written parental or physician authorization for the center to administer the medication to the child and that the emergency medication is expired.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Child 1's parent was contacted during the inspection to notify them that written authorization was needed to administer medication and that the current epipen at the center is expired.