The Merit School of Broadlands (#71)
43190 Broadlands Center Plaza
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 729-6000
Current Inspector: Leslie Perez (703) 537-6013
Inspection Date: April 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 unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted 4/22/2024 from approximately 10:18am-12:00pm. Three classrooms were observed with total of 22 children directly supervised by 4 staff, all supervision ratios were in compliance. The physical plant, 2 staff records, 5 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed playing outside out equipment, doing a table activity with Playdough, napping and listening to/singing along with music. There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for the children in care. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Leslie Perez at Leslie.Perez@doe.virginia.gov or 703-537-6013
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on record review, documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering,
was not noted.
Evidence: Reference forms for Staff #1 were not dated.Plan of Correction: Director will ensure date of reference will be noted on form.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, equipment of the center, was not maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Evidence: Red tube of playground equipment had two screws that were exposed and allowed enough space for fingers to be pinched or snag skin.Plan of Correction: Director stated they would dispose of equipment.
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.
