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The Merit School of Southpoint (#45)
4713 Southpoint Parkway
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 898-3213

Current Inspector: Morgan Bryson (540) 270-0057

Inspection Date: Aug. 12, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:
22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)

Technical Assistance:
Technical assistance was provided regarding children's records and medications.

Comments:
An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today from 10:05am-1:00pm. There were 51 children directly supervised by 13 staff and all classrooms were in ratio. The physical plant, outdoor playground areas, programming, menus, 5 staff records, 6 children's records, 5 medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed playing outside, engaging in water play, playing with blocks and puzzles, singing songs, listening to story time, and doing arts and crafts. Children were also observed eating lunch today which consisted of chili macaroni, applesauce, carrots, and milk. Positive interactions between children and staff were observed during this inspection. There was an abundant supply of age appropriate materials for the children and the center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at morgan.bryson1@dss.virginia.gov.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-60-A
Description: Based on review of 6 children's files, 1 child's file did not contain required updated information. Evidence: 1. Child #3's record did not contain documentation of an annual update of emergency contact information. Child #3's last documented annual review is dated 8/6/17.

Plan of Correction: The updated annual re-registration form was collected 08/13/19, along with the updated emergency contact.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-70-A
Description: Based on review of 5 staff records, 1 staff record was incomplete: Evidence: 1. Staff #3's (Date of Hire: 7/23/19) record does not contain documentation that two references were checked as to character, reputation, and competency before beginning employment. Staff #3's record contained documentation of 1 completed reference check.

Plan of Correction: The 2nd employee reference was obtained 08/14/19.

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.

Virginia Quality is a voluntary quality rating and improvement system for early care and education facilities serving children ages birth through pre-K. To find programs participating in Virginia Quality, click here.

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