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The Merit School of Cloverdale (#32)
3498 Cranmer Mews
Dale city, VA 22193
(703) 590-4343

Current Inspector: Shawanda Henderson (540) 216-1434

Inspection Date: March 10, 2020

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.

Technical Assistance:
Discussed procedures for administering medication that includes long-term prescription medication with written authorization from the child's physician and parent. A FARE (Food, Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan) is not sufficient in lieu of authorization forms from the child's parent and physician for long term medications. Discussed medication expiration dates

Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted beginning at 1:45 p.m. and ending at 4:45 p.m. There were 48 children in care ranging in age from 2 months to 5 years old. Infants were observed sleeping and preparing for rest. The toddler class, two year old class, preschool class, prep class and junior kindergarten were all observed during naptime. Classrooms and materials were observed.

Ten children's records and six staff records were reviewed. Seven medications and authorizations were reviewed. Additional information was reviewed regarding a self-reported incident regarding food allergies and staff interviews were conducted.

If you have questions regarding this inspection, contact Stephanie Reed at (540) 272-6558 or S.Reed@dss.virginia.gov.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-450-A
Description: Based on observation, not all cots were equipped with a top cover and bottom cover during designated rest periods. Evidence: In the Prep classroom, one child was observed during nap without a top cover. In the Junior Kindergarten classroom, two children were observed without bottom covers on their cots during nap.

Plan of Correction: All cots have a top and bottom cover. Emails will be sent to to all families to bring in top and bottom covers. Corrected during the inspection

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-500-B
Description: Based on observation, not all diapering areas were equipped with nonabsorbent surfaces for diapering. Evidence: In the Infant classroom, the diaper pad had an approximately one inch tear in the corner exposing the absorbent material inside and five cracks in the top and bottom of the nonabsorbent surfacing making the diaper pad absorbent.
In the Toddler classroom, the diaper pad had a tear in the corner, exposing the absorbent material inside and three cracks in the nonabsorbent surfacing making the diaper pad absorbent.

Plan of Correction: Diaper pads were ordered for both the infant and toddler classroom on 3/10/2020

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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