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The Merit School of Stafford #75
1001 & 1081 Parkway Boulevard
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 602-7296

Current Inspector: Angela Dudek (804) 629-8167

Inspection Date: April 4, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)

Technical Assistance:
The licensing inspector and director discussed the storage of cleaning materials.

Comments:
An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted with the director on April 4, 2022 beginning at 10:15 AM and ending at 1:10 PM. There were 110 children, ages 5 through 11 years, in the care of 17 staff. The children were observed doing educational work and engaged in classroom discussions. Six children's records were reviewed and in compliance. Five staff records were reviewed and in compliance. Six medications were reviewed and in compliance. The first aid kit, flashlight, and weather-band radio were observed and in compliance. The most recent evacuation drill was documented as 3/21/22. The most recent shelter-in-place was documented as 1/6/222. The most recent fire inspection was dated 2/14/22. The most recent health inspection was dated 1/18/22.

If there are any questions regarding this inspection contact Shawanda Henderson at 540-216-1434 or Shawanda.Henderson@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-D
Description: Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that all cleaning and sanitizing materials were not stored in the same physical area as food. Evidence: In the second grade classroom there were 4 containers of Clorox wipes and 2 cans of Microban stored on the same shelf as snacks.

Plan of Correction: The director spoke with the classroom teacher regarding the storage of cleaning and sanitizing materials. The food will be stored in a separate area from cleaning and sanitizing materials. The cleaning materials will be stored in a locked cabinet and was moved during the inspection.

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.

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