The Merit School of Braemar (#22)
12700 Correen Hills Drive
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 396-7447
Current Inspector: Cathy Aylor (540) 222-6352
Inspection Date: Aug. 17, 2021
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
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)
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
- Technical Assistance:
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HB1823 adds ? 22.1-289.058 to the Code of Virginia. This bill requires all licensed child day programs and religiously exempt child day centers, certified preschools, family day system homes and certain other programs that serve preschool-age children operating in a building built before 2015 to be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector.
- Comments:
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This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contact, documentation review, and interview.
A monitoring inspection was initiated on 8/17/21 and concluded on 8/19/21. The director was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted. There were 70 children present, ranging in ages from four-months to 11-years-old, with seven staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies, and nutrition. A total of four child records and four staff records were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
If you have questions regarding this inspection you may contact the Licensing Inspector, Laura Brindle, at laura.brindle@doe.virginia.gov or 540-905-2062.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-191-60-B Description: Based on review of four staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a completed sworn disclosure statement for one staff member prior to date of hire. Evidence: The sworn statement submitted for Staff A was dated 7/12/2021. The start date for Staff A was documented as 7/6/2021. Plan of Correction: Staff A started on 7/6/2021 and completed some new hire paperwork. She was then off and returned on 7/12/2021 and completed all other paperwork including the sworn statement. All staff has sworn disclosure statements on file on day one of employment. The out of state sex offender background check was done on 7/6/2021.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-4 Description: Based on review of four staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a criminal history record check from all states in which a staff member has resided within the last five years prior to employment. Evidence: The criminal history record check from Nebraska submitted for Staff A was dated 7/15/2021. The start date for Staff A is documented as 7/6/2021. Plan of Correction: Upon reviewing all documentation that she lived in Nebraska, the criminal history check was submitted immediately. The criminal history check from Nebraska was submitted on 7/15/21 and received the same day.
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.
