Wise Scholars Inc.
A child day center in Chesapeake, Virginia 23320
112 Coastal Way, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320. (757) 609-2818.
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The short answer
- 27 deficiencies in the last three years
- Jun 152026 the latest visit on record
- 90 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?
13 inspections on record, the latest on Jun 15, 2026.
27 violations cited in the last three years.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
When those deficiencies happened
27 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 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 Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Jun 15, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection6 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician. The record for Child #1 does not include a physical examination. The child was present during the inspection and has been enrolled for approximately 2 months.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in safe condition. On the playground there is exposed landscapers tarp in multiple locations posing tripping hazards. Additionally, on the playground there are damaged cracked, broken and disconnected gutter drain tubing within reach of children who were observed playing outside. The areas of disrepair on the tubing has exposed sharp and jagged edges.”
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8VAC20-780-330-B
“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. There are two climb and slides on the playground with less than the required 6 inches of resilient surface under, around and in the use zone of the equipment.”
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Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. All children in the 3-5year-old room did not wash their hands after eating snack. Rather they engaged in play activities immediately after leaving the table.
“Additionally, staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water f. Before preparing or serving food or beverages. Staff #1 was observed touching a trash can with gloves on then using the same gloved hands to pick up children’s water bottles and snack containers.”
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8VAC20-780-560-F
“When centers choose to provide meals or snacks they shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult. The person preparing children’s lunch plates was not aware of required portions to served to each child and did not measure portions.”
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8VAC20-780-560-J
“Tables shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding. Tables were not sanitized after lunch as the sanitizer was immediately wiped dry after it was sprayed on the table.”
Aug 26, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-330-B
“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. A fall zone shall encompass sufficient area to include the child’s trajectory in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use. The fall zones on the playground has areas of grass and weeds as well as exposed, torn and frying landscapers tarp growing up through the resilient surface.”
Aug 26, 2025: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a clean condition. A staff did not clean a pacifier that had fallen on the floor before placing the pacifier back in the mouth of an infant in care.”
Apr 16, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-440-J
“Thirty inches of space between service sides of occupied cribs and other furniture where that space is the walkway for staff to gain access to any occupied crib. There was not 30 inches of space between two occupied cribs.”
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8VAC20-780-440-L
“Pillows and filled comforters shall not be used by children under two years of age. An infant in care was sleeping in a fiber filled sleep sack.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“The diapering surface shall be used only for diapering. The diapering surface was used as for storage of diaper bins in two classrooms.”
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8VAC20-780-570-E
“Prepared infant formula shall be dated. There were bottles dated 4/14 and 4/15, one each. However, the current date was 4/16. Additionally, there were 15 infant bottles that were not dated as required.”
Oct 1, 2024: complaint inspection2 deficiencies
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Staff are required to always ensure care, protection, and guidance when supervising children.
“Staff #1 was present in the two-year-old classroom and videotaped Child #1 as he slapped Child #2 in the face two times. Staff #1 did not intervene to prevent an injury to Child #2 who sustained a bruise on the face.”
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Enclosure in a small, confined space or any space that the child cannot freely exit himself is forbidden.
“It was reported by the parent that Child #1 was seen sitting in a high chair while other children were up moving playing and dancing around the room. Multiple staff report that Child #1 was sometimes placed in a high chair to retrain him from moving freely around the classroom.”
Aug 16, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that areas are maintained in clean and safe condition. Evidence: 1 - In the two year old the direct access to the door leading to outside was blocked by a safety gate preventing direct egress in the event of an emergency. 2 - The cage for pet parrot in the three/four year old room is set up in such a way that children have direct access to the bird droppings.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
The inspectors’ words, 99 words
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances are kept in locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1 - One out of five classroom observed there were unlocked chemicals in one classroom, the toddler room. a. There were two play bottles containing cleaning and sanitizing chemicals stored on a floor level shelf in a cabinet. This shelf is accessible to the children present in the classroom. 2 - Staff #1 confirmed that cabinet was unlocked and chemicals were within reach of children on the lower shelf inside.”
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8VAC20-780-570-K
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that staff feed semisolid food with a spoon. Evidence: 1 - The bottles of Child #1 contained formula and what appeared to cereal. There were four full bottles with the mixture and one nearly empty bottle with residue of formula and cereal. a. confirmed that the child consumed the mixture in the nearly empty bottle. 2 - Staff #2 confirmed that there was a mixture of formula and cereal in the bottle.”
Jun 11, 2024: inspection7 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that all areas are maintained is safe condition. Evidence: 1 - The crib sheets in the infant room are not tight fitting and pose an entanglement hazard to sleeping children. 2 - Infants were observed sleeping in cribs with loose fitting sheets.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
The inspectors’ words, 117 words
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Unlocked chemicals were observed throughout the building - in the infant room 7 spray bottles of disinfectant were on open shelves and unlocked cabinets. - In the toddler room spray bottles of disinfectant cleaners were stored in unlocked cabinets and on open shelves. - There were three unlocked chemicals in the two year old room stored above a cabinet. - There were there unlocked chemicals in the office on shelves within reach of children. The office doors were open and all items accessible in the office during the inspection.”
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8VAC20-780-280-G
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that when hazardous substances are not kept in original containers, the substitute containers clearly indicate their contents. Evidence: There is spray bottle containing blue liquid that was not labeled to indicate the contents.”
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8VAC20-780-340-A
“Evidence: While wondering around the care room crying Child #1, twice began choking on the pacifier in his mouth. The child was crying while holding a pacifier in his mouth. The child’s face was wet with tears, there was clear thick mucus coming from his mouth and he was making a loud wailing sound. The staff present were unaware of the situation until it was called to their attention that the child needed assistance.”
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8VAC20-780-340-F
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age are within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1 - There were 12 children in care in the preschool room without any staff present. for an unknown length of time. The children present in the room ranged in age from three through 11 years old. 2 - When the staff member returned she stated that she went to answer a phone call.”
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8VAC20-780-350-C
The inspectors’ words, 136 words
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that when children are in ongoing mixed age group the staff to child ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group will apply to the entire group. Evidence: 1 - In the toddler room at approximately 9:30am there were 10 children present on June 11, 2024, ages 12 months to 21 months years old. The number and ages of children present required an additional staff. 2 - Staff present confirmed that there were 10 children and present with the only 2 staff supervising the entire group. 3 - In the preschool room, at approximately 9:30am there were 12 children present ages three to 11 years old with one staff. 4 - The staff present confirmed that she was the only staff assigned to the group.”
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8VAC20-780-370-1
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that when an infant is placed in his crib, he is placed on his back. Evidence: 1 - At approximately 10:26am a child in the room was placed in his crib on his stomach. 2 - Staff present stated that she placed the child in the crib on his back.”
Jan 22, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-2
The inspectors’ words, 183 words
“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.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A
The inspectors’ words, 141 words
“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.”
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8VAC20-780-70
The inspectors’ words, 91 words
“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.”
All 13 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Complaint inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Jan 22, 2024 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Aug 14, 2028.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 1 month - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 90 children.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Has Virginia acted against it?
- 3 complaint inspections on record.
- No complaint allegations published with findings.
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 Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
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 121 child care providers in the City of Chesapeake, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 13; this one had 27.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Wise Scholars Inc. This child care provider | 27 |
| Greenbrier KinderCare | 27 |
| La Petite Academy #7134 | 26 |
| Greenbrier Christian Academy | 5 |
| Great Bridge Preschool | 17 |
| Tidewater Community Church | Not given |
| The YMCA of South Hampton Roads-Crestwood Elementary School | 23 |
| YMCA School Age Child Care-Greenbrier Primary School | 35 |
| YMCA School Age Child Care-Greenbrier Intermediate School | 20 |
| The YMCA Of South Hampton Roads-B. M. Williams | 32 |
| THE YMCA OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS ? GEORGETOWN PRIMARY | 12 |
| Montessori Academy of Virginia - Chesapeake | 9 |
| Right Start Early Childhood Center | 32 |
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 Nov 5, 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 Nov 5, 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 Nov 5, 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 Nov 5, 2026.
From the provider
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Replies
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