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: April 30, 2019 and June 10, 2019
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 4/30/19 from 2:00 - 3:15 pm to investigate a self-reported incident regarding sight and sound supervision of children. Staff interviews were conducted, documentation was reviewed and a video recording was observed. A violation notice was issued as a result of this inspection. An exit interview was conducted on 6/10/19. If you have further questions regarding this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@dss.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-340-F Description: Based on staff interviews and the center's video footage, the center failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: On April 24, 2019, at approximately 3:40 PM, child #1 (3 years of age) was left alone and without actual sight and sound supervision of staff for approximately three minutes. The classroom video footage, and staff interviews confirmed child #1 was left alone in the classroom when both staff went outside with the prep class. The video recorded children and staff #1 and #2 exiting the prep classroom, and after the group leaves the classroom, child #1 can be seen coming out of the bathroom, looking around, and then going to the carpeted area. Staff #1 and #2 confirmed they did not realize that child #1 did not go outside with the rest of the class. Staff #3 and #4 found child #1 alone in the classroom, sitting on the carpet looking at a book. 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.
