The Merit School of Clarendon (#76)
2311 Wilson Blvd #112
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 566-5075
Current Inspector: Kelly Patterson-Savittiere (703) 479-4746
Inspection Date: Feb. 5, 2021
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.
- Technical Assistance:
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Renewal application must be submitted to the licensing office to complete renewal process. Application was resent to center management to ensure completion.
Reminder:
Center management was also asked to submit renewed health inspection that will expire by March renewal date.
- Comments:
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This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governer of Virginia.
A renewal inspection was initiated and concluded on 02/05/2021. The director was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were 31 children directly supervised by 7 staff at the time of the inspection. The inspector reviewed a sample of 4 child records, staff records, information and emergency preparedness planning, supplies and drills. A virtual tour was also conducted of all classrooms.
Medications and action plans on site were also reviewed.
The information gathered during the inspection determined a violation with applicable standards or law .A violation notice was issued.
The licensing inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID 19 Essential Guidance for Child Care Programs.
Please contact inspector kelly.savittiere@dss.virginia.gov if there are any questions regarding this inspection.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-280-B Description: Based upon observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence: In the toddler B classroom chemical was observed on the counter next to the sink during the virtual inspection.Plan of Correction: Director removed spray bottle from counter during the inspection and locked in cabinet.
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.
