The Merit School of Stafford Lakes # 25
251 University Boulevard
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 286-3655
Current Inspector: Laura Brindle (540) 905-2062
Inspection Date: Sept. 19, 2022
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies.
- Comments:
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An unannounced complaint inspection was conducted on 9/19/2022 to investigate an allegation received by the department related to special care provisions and emergencies - preventing the spread of disease. Based on evidence gathered through interviews and documentation review, the complaint was determined to be valid. A violation notice was issued to the facility. An exit interview was conducted on 10/18/2022. If you have questions regarding this inspection, contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or email Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-490-C Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on interviews and a review of documentation, it was determined that children at the center were exposed to a communicable disease and the facility failed to notify parents within 24 hours or the next business day of the center's having been informed. Evidence: there were approximately eight positive cases of COVID-19 reported to the facility between 8/1 and 8/20/2022 and there is no documentation that all parents were informed of their child's exposure within 24 hours of notification. Plan of Correction: An all-family notification went out through the Pro-Care communication system on 8/22/2022. Going forward, notification for all parents will be posted on the door of each classroom and at the front desk.
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.
