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. 16, 2024
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 CareProvisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services
8VAC20-820 The License
8VAC20-820 Hearings Procedures
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor's records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse and Neglect
- Technical Assistance:
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Emergency Preparedness and Staff communication
Lead teacher qualification documentation
Toddler classroom ratios
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 9:20 am-11:15 am. There were 37 children (infants-5yrs.) directly supervised by 8 staff. The physical plant, staff records, children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, reading books, playing outside, and eating snack. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was an ample supply of materials for the children. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector,
Kelly.savittiere@doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, areas of the center were not maintained.
Evidence:
There was paint peeling off the wall next to the cubbies in Preschool classroom.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place to prevent access by children.
Evidence:
A can of shaving cream used for a sensory activity was left unattended on the counter when a staff member left the classroom in the Toddler classroom.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-420-E-3 Description: Based on review of children's records, the program did not document confirmation of up to date information in the child's record.
Evidence:
Child #1 whose first day was 5/30/2022 did not have documentation of annual update for 2023.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.
