The Merit School at North Stafford (#34)
19 Soaring Eagle Drive
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-1000
Current Inspector: Cathy Aylor (540) 222-6352
Inspection Date: June 3, 2019
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.
- Technical Assistance:
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Discussed pool requirements for opening pool: fenced and locked, pool rules posted, inspection, whistle or other audible signaling device, buoy or lemon line, reach pole and backboard.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm with the center director. There were 56 children, ranging from three months to five years of age, present with 11 staff supervising. Children were observed listening to a story, playing outside with bubbles, working on an art project and eating lunch. Lunch served today was chicken on a bun, broccoli, mixed fruit and milk. Six children's records and five staff records were reviewed and in compliance. The emergency escape drill log was observed and in compliance. The first aid kit, battery operated flashlight and weather band radio were all observed and in compliance. Eight classrooms and the playground were observed. Two emergency medications and authorization forms were reviewed and in compliance. If you have questions regarding this inspection, contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or email Donna.Liberman@dss.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-330-B Description: Based on an inspection of the playground, it was determined that the mulch under and around play equipment was not resilient. Evidence: The depth of the wood chips was measured in three spots around the center composite play structure on the preschool/school age playground. All three spots measured about one to two inches in depth. Plan of Correction: Mulch has been ordered and children will be kept off of the equipment until it arrives and is in place.
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.
