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: Feb. 23, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 ADMINISTRATION.
8VAC20-780 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
8VAC20-780 Physical plant.
8VAC20-780 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
8VAC20-780 PROGRAMS.
8VAC20-780 Special care provisions and emergencies.
8VAC20-780 SPECIAL SERVICES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
- Technical Assistance:
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Provided consultation on standard:
1) 270: watch the cracks on the plastic border maintaining the mulch on the playground. Larger cracks can be sharp, and protruding bolts can entangle clothing
2) 500: disposable diapers shall be disposed of in a manner that neither the staff member's hand or the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.
3) 550: Emergency drills that are practiced at different times on different days provide the most realistic practice experience
4) 420E3: staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation the the required information in the child's record is up to date
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm with staff. There were 35 children, ranging from eight months to five years of age, present with eight staff supervising. Children were observed playing, eating lunch and napping. Lunch served today was: tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwich, carrots, pears and milk. Three children's records, four staff records, three medications and authorization forms, and the emergency drill log were reviewed. The playground and six classrooms were observed.
Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the violation notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 4:00pm on Thursday, 3/10/2022. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-130-E Description: Based on review of documentation, the center failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: the last immunization documented in the record for child #1 was 1/28/2020 and the last immunization documented in the record for child #2 was dated: 9/3/2021. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-M Description: Based on observation, and an interview with staff, the center failed to maintain a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Evidence: the written allergy list posted in the explorer and toddler classrooms was dated: 6/9/21. Staff stated that the list was not up to date. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-80-A Description: Based on a review of written attendance records, the facility did not ensure all children were included on all attendance records. Evidence: there were three babies listed on the baby steps attendance sheet, but there were eight babies observed in attendance. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, not all areas of the center were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: the playground fence was lined with plastic spikes held on by cable ties. There was one tie per unit, giving the unit of spikes latitude to move in almost every direction. The spikes are sharp, could cause impalement, and were within reach of children on the gate between the older and younger children's playgrounds. 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.
