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: Nov. 29, 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
- Technical Assistance:
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Provided consultation on standards:
1) 40M - the center shall maintain a current written list of all children?s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list should include foods that are not served at the daycare (ie shellfish, peanuts) and foods to be avoided (dietary restrictions such as for religious reasons.) Recommend labeling this list clearly with: 1) food allergies, 2) sensitivities, and 3) dietary preferences
2) 270A - Areas and equipment are safe and operable. Staff stated that the swings are currently off limits due to safety issues. Discussed the black plastic just above the swing seats that are cracking with exposed sharp points.
3) 340F - Children under ten years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. When staff are seated outside on the playground, they may not always have sight/sound supervision of all children. Best practice is that staff move around on the playground.
4) 500B3 - A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. For children younger than three years, this surface shall be a changing table or countertop designated for changing
5) 550E - Shelter-in-place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year (and documented)
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted from 10:15am- 1:15 pm with the center assistant director. There were 86 children, ranging from five months to five years of age, present with 13 staff supervising. Children were observed cleaning up and transitioning to singing/movement activities, participating in circle time, outside playing on the playground, and transitioning inside, washing hands and preparing for lunch time. Lunch served today: beef stroganoff, green beans, apple sauce and milk. Five child records and five staff records were reviewed, along with the emergency drill log, written daily attendance, written allergy list, ten medications and authorization forms, and the annual fire and health inspections. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-A Description: Based on review of five staff records, it was determined that the facility did not have a repeat central registry report for all staff every five years as required. Evidence: The record for staff #1 had a central registry search report dated: 7/27/2017. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-L Description: Based on staff interview, the facility failed to inform all staff who work with children of children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. Evidence: when asked, not all staff could state which children in the group had allergies, sensitivities and/or dietary restrictions. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-B Description: Based on observation, and an interview, the facility failed to ensure that diapers (and wipes) are disposed of in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: Staff in the infant room used their hand to open the trash can lid to dispose of the diaper, wipes and gloves after a diaper change. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-E Description: Based on observation, and review of documentation, the facility failed to follow their own medication procedures as required. Evidence: 1) there was an over-the-counter medication (infant's pain relief) on site, and the short-term authorization form, signed only by the parent, was dated 10/5/2022 and expired: 10/15/2022. 2) there was an over-the-counter (children's allergy relief) medication on site that did not have an authorization form signed by the parent or physician. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-F Description: Based on documentation review, and an interview with staff, it was determined that lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually. Evidence: the last documented lockdown drill was conducted on: 7/21/2021. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
