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: April 21, 2022
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Technical Assistance:
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Discussed medication administration and updates to records as needed.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 11:35am-1:30 pm. There were 42 children directly supervised by 12 staff. Child to staff ratios were found to be in compliance. The children were observed being comforted by staff, playing on the playground, eating lunch, getting ready for nap and demonstrating their hand washing routines.
The physical plant, staff records, child records, medication policies and medications, evacuation drills, a sample of injury reports,emergency supplies and policies were reviewed.
Information gathered determined a violation with applicable code or law and is noted on the Violation Report.
If there are any questions regarding this inspection please contact kelly.savittiere@doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based upon observation, areas were not maintained in safe condition.
Evidence: In the Toddler A classroom thre was peeling paint under a display board that had been recently re- positioned. The peeling paint was low on the wall and within reach of children in care.
Cardboard box block had peeling decorative paper that was torn off and cotton stuffing was stuck in clumps on the classroom floor from a previous activity.Plan of Correction: A request was put in to repair wall, the block was thrown away during the inspection and the cotton stuffing was picked up and thrown away during 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.
