Wise Scholars Inc.
112 Coastal Way
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 609-2818
Current Inspector: Trisha Brown (757) 404-2601
Inspection Date: Jan. 22, 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
- Comments:
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An announced initial inspection was conducted on January 22, 2024 from 11am through 1:30pm. All standards could not be determined during the initial inspection because there were not any children present. However, all areas of standards were reviewed during the initial inspection. The facility was reviewed inside and outside during the inspection. Preparations for children's records and all staff records were reviewed. Each classroom was viewed for adequate equipment. Each room was measured for useable floor space. Violations regarding staff records including background checks were found, discuss with the owner and program director during exit meeting and appear on the violation notice.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Description: Based on record review the center failed to obtain background within the required time frames.
Evidence:
1 - Four out of four staff records reviewed did not contain documentation of fingerprint background checks within required time frames. None of the background checks were obtained prior to employment.
a. The record for Staff #5 contains a fingerprint background check dated December 27, 2023. However, the documented date of hire for Staff # 5 is November 10, 2023.
b. The record for Staff #4 does not contain any documentation that a fingerprint background check was requested. However, the documented date of hire for Staff # 4 is December 27, 2023.
c. The record for Staff #3 contains a fingerprint background check dated January 11, 2024. However, the documented date of hire for Staff # 3 is December 27, 2023.
d. The record for Staff #2 contains a fingerprint background check dated December 29, 2023. However, the documented date of hire for Staff # 5 is December 27, 2023.
2 - Staff #1 confirmed that the fingerprint background checks were obtained after the staff were hired.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A Description: Based on record review the center failed to ensure that each staff member submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening withing required time frames.
Evidence:
1 - Two out of four staff records reviewed contained tuberculosis screens that were not obtained with the required time frame.
a. The record for Staff #2 contains a tuberculosis screening dated October 30, 2023. However, the documented date of hire for Staff #2 is December 27, 2023. The screening was not obtained within 30 days of the date of hire.
b. The record for Staff #4 contains a tuberculosis screening dated June 14, 2023 However, the documented date of hire for Staff #2 is December 27, 2023. The screening was not obtained within 30 days of the date of hire.
2 - Staff #1 confirmed that the documented dates for the tuberculosis screenings was correct.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on staff record review and interview the center failed to ensure that all required staff record information is obtained within required time frames.
Evidence:
1 - Three out of four staff records reviewed contained only one reference where two references are required.
2 - Staff # 2 - 4 have documented dates of hire as December 27, 2023. However, each staff record contains only one reference available for review during the inspection.
3 - Staff #1 confirmed that only one reference was available for review for staff #2 - 4.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
