Happy Feet Academy
5312 Providence Rd., Virginia Beach, VA
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Supreme Scholars Development Center 3 is a licensed child care center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 27 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 27 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Supreme Scholars Development Center 3 has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 11 visits · 30 rules in all
For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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8VAC20-780-340-D
“In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets qualifications of a program leader shall be regularly present. Staff 1 was working alone in the infant classroom as the lead teacher and is not currently lead teacher qualified.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“The center's procedures for administering medication shall include duration of the parent's authorization for medication, provided that it shall expire or be renewed after 10 work days. Long-term prescription drug may be allowed with written authorization from the child's physician and parent. There is an emergency medication for a child in care being stored at the center, who's written authorization for administration has expired.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall contain all the required information. There were no references on file for staff 1, who has been employed for five months.”
8VAC20-780-510-G
“Medication shall be labeled with the child's name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount and the time or times to be given. There was an emergency medication for a child being stored at the center that was not labeled with the dosage amount or the time or times to be given.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Every renewal applicant or agent for licensure is required to undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff 1 was overdue by a year and one month.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child that contains all the required information. The record for child 1, enrolled for 5 months, does not contain the home address or the place of employment and work phone number for one parent.”
8VAC20-780-440-B
“Cribs shall be identified for use by a specific child. There was no crib designated for child 1, who was in care and under the age of 12 months.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. At approximately 10:30am on 6/225, there were 18 children present in the center, but only 8 were marked present on the attendance record.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat violation Staff records shall contain all the required information. The record for staff 1, who has been working at the center for over three months, did not contain documenation of completed reference verifications.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for child 1 did not contain a first date of attendance. The record for child 2 did not contain a first date of attendance or the work phone number for either parent. The record for child 3 did not contain a first date of attendance, the work phone number and place of employment for one parent and the work phone number for the other parent or documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. The records for child 4 and child 5 (both enrolled for over a week) did not contain the names of either emergency contact or the address of one of the emergency contacts. The record for child 6 (enrolled for a year and a half) did not contain the address for one of the emergency contacts.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Repeat Violation Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The records for child 1 and child 2, both in care during the inspection, did not contain documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. The record for child 1, who was in care during the insepction, did not contain documentation of an immunization record.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There was a can of air freshener on the desk in the office. The door to the office was open and the office was accessible to children in care. There was also a gallon container of disinfectant and a gallon container of bleach on the floor of an unlocked closet in the office.”
8VAC20-780-280-D
“Cleaning and sanitizing materials shall be stored in areas physically separate from food. There were containers of bleach and sanitizer being stored in the office closet that contained food. In the infant room, there was hand sanitizer being stored in a basket that contained cans of infant formula.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Prepared infant formula shall be dated. There were three bottles of infant formula that were not dated.”
8VAC20-780-550-H
“The center shall maintain a record of the dates of practice drills for one year. There was no documentation of emergency drills being practiced for the months of February 2025 through June 2025.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There is no physical examination in child 1's record, who has been enrolled for four months.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall include a name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency. The record for staff 1 does not include emergency contact information.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. In the infant room, there was an electrical outlet without a protective cover next to an occupied crib.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Cots used by children during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top and bottom cover. There was a cot being used by a child during nap time that did not have a top cover.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There is no physical examination in child 1's record, who has been enrolled for four months.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall include a name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency. The record for staff 1 does not include emergency contact information.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. In the infant room, there was an electrical outlet without a protective cover next to an occupied crib.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Cots used by children during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top and bottom cover. There was a cot being used by a child during nap time that did not have a top cover.”
8VAC20-780-350-C Complaint related: No
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that when children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff to children ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group Evidence: 1 - At approximately 11:30am there six children in the designated two year old with one staff. However, the children present in the room ranged in age from 17months through two years, eight months old. Therefore, an additional staff person was required. 2 - Staff stated that the additional staff member was had stepped out to make lunch.”
8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: No
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that when staff are supervising children, they will always ensure their care, protection and guidance. Evidence; 1 - Upon entering the center at approximately 11:30am Child #1, a 14 month old, was observed sitting in wheelchair in the infant care room a lone. There were not any adults in the room. There were not any additional children in the room. a. The type of wheelchair Child #1 was sitting in required another person to maneuver the chair around. The child could not self propel the chair. 2 - Additionally, there was a large changing table blocking the doorway from the infant room leading into the two year old room. This doorway was the only entry to and from the infant room from inside the building.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Complaint related: No
“Based on observation the center failed to maintain required ratio. Evidence: Upon arrival there was one 14 month old child alone in the infant classroom without any staff member being present in the room.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff shall complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. The records for staff #1 (date of employment: 9/28/23) and staff 2 (date of employment: 9/18/23) do not contain documentation that they have completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. 2. The center director confirmed that staff 1 and staff 2 have not completed the DOE-sponsored orientation course within 90 days after employment.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that prepared infant formula shall be dated. Evidence: In the infant classroom, there were 3 bottles prepared with formula that were not dated.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that cots used by children during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. Evidence: 1. During the designated rest period, the licensing inspectors observed two children on cots with no bottom cover, one child on a cot with no top cover and one child on a cot with no top or bottom cover. 2. Center staff confirmed that not all cots occupied by children during the designated rest period had top and bottom covers.”
8VAC20-780-440-E
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that there shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots. Evidence: In the infant room, there were 2 occupied cots with only 5 1/2 inches of space between them, where 12 inches are required.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff shall complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. The records for staff #1 (date of employment: 9/28/23) and staff 2 (date of employment: 9/18/23) do not contain documentation that they have completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. 2. The center director confirmed that staff 1 and staff 2 have not completed the DOE-sponsored orientation course within 90 days after employment.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that prepared infant formula shall be dated. Evidence: In the infant classroom, there were 3 bottles prepared with formula that were not dated.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that cots used by children during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. Evidence: 1. During the designated rest period, the licensing inspectors observed two children on cots with no bottom cover, one child on a cot with no top cover and one child on a cot with no top or bottom cover. 2. Center staff confirmed that not all cots occupied by children during the designated rest period had top and bottom covers.”
8VAC20-780-440-E
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that there shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots. Evidence: In the infant room, there were 2 occupied cots with only 5 1/2 inches of space between them, where 12 inches are required.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the infant classroom, there was a spray bottle of bleach water and a tub of disinfecting wipes on an open shelf. 2. In the toddler classroom, there was a tub of disinfecting wipes on an open shelf. 3. In the preschool classroom, there was a spray bottle of bleach water, a tub of disinfecting wipes, a can of Lysol and a can of air freshener on an open shelf.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening that is submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 does not include documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Staff 1 was caring for children on the day of the inspection. 2. The center director confirmed that the record for staff 1 is lacking documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that children's records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The records for child 1 (date of enrollment: 9/9/23), child 2 (date of enrollment: 9/9/23) and child 3 (date of enrollment: 9/4/23) do not contain the work phone number and place of employment of each parent. 2. The record for child child 4 (date of enrollment: 9/18/23) does not include the work number for the father. 3. The record for child 5 (date of enrollment: 9/1/23) does not include the work number for either parent. 4. The center director confirmed that the above listed information is missing from the children's records.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the infant classroom, there was a spray bottle of bleach water and a tub of disinfecting wipes on an open shelf. 2. In the toddler classroom, there was a tub of disinfecting wipes on an open shelf. 3. In the preschool classroom, there was a spray bottle of bleach water, a tub of disinfecting wipes, a can of Lysol and a can of air freshener on an open shelf.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening that is submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 does not include documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Staff 1 was caring for children on the day of the inspection. 2. The center director confirmed that the record for staff 1 is lacking documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that children's records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The records for child 1 (date of enrollment: 9/9/23), child 2 (date of enrollment: 9/9/23) and child 3 (date of enrollment: 9/4/23) do not contain the work phone number and place of employment of each parent. 2. The record for child child 4 (date of enrollment: 9/18/23) does not include the work number for the father. 3. The record for child 5 (date of enrollment: 9/1/23) does not include the work number for either parent. 4. The center director confirmed that the above listed information is missing from the children's records.”
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FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 11 of 11 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
27, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 904-1986 to ask.
(757) 904-1986.
5245 Challedon Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. The nearest other daycare we list is Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 0.5 miles away.