Bettina Myrick-Bergan
Norfolk, VA 23518 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Supreme Scholars Development Center 5 is a licensed child care center in Norfolk, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 22 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 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 26 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 22 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Supreme Scholars Development Center 5 has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 11 visits · 26 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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8VAC20-780-80-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. There were 21 children in care and the written record of attendance had 12 of the 21 children checked in with arrival time.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean and safe condition. On the playground there was a water table that was not covered. There was brown water trash and a box of cigars in it.”
8VAC20-780-280-G
“If hazardous substances are not kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents. There was a spray bottle containing a blue liquid that was not labeled to indicate the contents of the substitute container.”
8VAC20-780-570-I
“A one-day's emergency supply of disposable bottles, nipples, and commercial formulas appropriate for the children in care shall be maintained at the center. The center did not have a one-day's supply of emergency formula or bottles. Staff stated they did not know it was required.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Five children under age 10 years were not in sight and sound supervision of a staff during nap. The door to the classroom was closed and staff #1 was asleep at a table with her head down. The LI opened the door and walked around the classroom and the staff member did not move. About 2 children were awake with the television on. Center staff came into the classroom to wake her up. In a second classroom 5 additional children under the age of 10 years were not in sight and sound supervision of a staff during nap. The door to the classroom was closed and staff #2 was laying on the floor with no shoes and a blanket covering her entire body. The Director came into the classroom to wake her up”
8VAC20-780-370-3
“Infants are required to be provided daily outdoor time. The Director stated the children do not play outside daily and had not been outside for several days.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“When a child's clothing or diaper becomes wet or soiled, the child shall be cleaned and changed immediately. There was a 4 year-old child #4 with a wet diaper. Staff A did not change the diaper immediately because there was not enough staff to watch the children in her room to take him to the changing area.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Cots and mats used by children shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. Four children were observed on cots that did not consist of both a bottom and top cover.”
8VAC20-780-380-A-1
“Toddlers and preschoolers are required to be provided daily outdoor time. The Director stated the children do not play outside daily.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99. There was a toy on the playground that spins and did not have resilient surfacing underneath it.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. The supply closet door was opened and there was a bottle of Wasp Freeze Spray, with a warning and "keep out of reach of children" label on it. The kitchen area in which children walk through had an unlocked drawer that contained liquid air freshener.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. There was an electrical outlet that did not have a protective cover in the preschool classroom.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. The supply closet door was opened and there was a bottle of Wasp Freeze Spray, with a warning and "keep out of reach of children" label on it. The kitchen area in which children walk through had an unlocked drawer that contained liquid air freshener.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. There was an electrical outlet that did not have a protective cover in the preschool classroom.”
8VAC20-780-320-B
“Each restroom area shall be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children. One of the 2 preschool bathrooms did not have toilet paper or paper towels.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. The hinges to the toilet in front of the infant/toddler room were broken, There was a hole in the wall behind the preschool classroom door, and loose wires were hanging from the covered outside patio ceiling.”
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. The center had 13 total children in care and the written daily attendance listed 11 children present.”
8VAC20-780-320-B
“Each restroom area shall be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children. One of the 2 preschool bathrooms did not have toilet paper or paper towels.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. The hinges to the toilet in front of the infant/toddler room were broken, There was a hole in the wall behind the preschool classroom door, and loose wires were hanging from the covered outside patio ceiling.”
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. The center had 13 total children in care and the written daily attendance listed 11 children present.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas of the center were maintained in safe condition. Evidence: Two infants were observed sleeping in cribs that had mattress sheets that were loose and not snug fitting, posing a suffocation hazard.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure all staff had the required information kept in their file. Evidence: Staff #1, hired 07/22/2024, did not have 1 of the 2 required reference checks prior to employment.”
8VAC20-780-280-D
“Based on observation the center did not ensure cleaning and sanitizing materials were not located above food and stored in areas physically separate from food. Evidence: In the infant room there was a spray bottle of soap and water located on the counter with infant bottles and food.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas of the center were maintained in safe condition. Evidence: Two infants were observed sleeping in cribs that had mattress sheets that were loose and not snug fitting, posing a suffocation hazard.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure all staff had the required information kept in their file. Evidence: Staff #1, hired 07/22/2024, did not have 1 of the 2 required reference checks prior to employment.”
8VAC20-780-280-D
“Based on observation the center did not ensure cleaning and sanitizing materials were not located above food and stored in areas physically separate from food. Evidence: In the infant room there was a spray bottle of soap and water located on the counter with infant bottles and food.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“(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.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“(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.”
8VAC20-780-70
“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.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“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.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“(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.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“(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.”
8VAC20-780-70
“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.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“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.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“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: In one of the bathrooms there was an unlocked cabinet containing Clorox wipes and a disinfectant spray bottle.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure for children younger than three years, there was a nonabsorbent changing table or countertop designated for changing diapers. Evidence: There was not a changing table in the bathroom the director stated would be used to change the toddler's diapers.”
8VAC20-780-500-C
“Based on observation the center did note ensure there was a t least a platform or step for toilet training children. Evidence: The bathroom that will be used to toilet train and change diapers did not have a platform or step to access the adult toilet.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. The following hazards were on the outside play area a. Razor blade and a hornets nest were observed on the ground. b. Rust on a metal covering over the window of the center. c. Small holes with jagged edges in the plastic fence d. Covered storage area with no door had multiple nails protruding from the ceiling and wall, a rusted metal strainer hanging on the wall and wires hanging from the ceiling and wall. e. The door leading into the building had areas of peeling paint. 2. The plumbing of the urinal in the one of the bathrooms had a rusted metal plate. 3. In the 16 month-2.5 year-old room the step riser had a piece of separate wood and was rough to the touch. There was also floor board separating from the wall.”
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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 June 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 10 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.
22, 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, 6:30 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) 937-0986 to ask.
(757) 937-0986.
123 A View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503. The nearest other daycare we list is Ocean View Church, 0.3 miles away.