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The Merit School Learning Center (#36)
25375 Supreme Drive
Aldie, VA 20105
(703) 957-3484

Current Inspector: Whitney Mcgrath (571) 835-4717

Inspection Date: March 18, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:
8VAC20-780 ADMINISTRATION.
8VAC20-780 Physical plant.
8VAC20-780 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
8VAC20-780 PROGRAMS.
8VAC20-780 Special care provisions and emergencies.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 SANCTIONS.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education

Comments:
Today an unannounced Monitoring Inspection took place between the hours of 11:50am and 1:10pm. There were 5 classrooms observed with a total of 42 children with 7 staff within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed watching an interactive STEM video and napping. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, fire drill log, medication and emergency procedures were reviewed during this inspection. The violations from this inspection can be found on the violation notice.

If you have any questions, please e-mail me at whitney.mcgrath@doe.virginia.gov. Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection.

Violations:
Standard #: 22.1-289.058
Description: Based on interview, the child day program has not ensured that the building was equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector.
Evidence: When asked, the program director confirmed that a carbon monoxide detector had not yet been installed in the building.

Plan of Correction: A carbon monoxide detector has been installed however building runs solely on electric.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-130-A
Description: Based on record review, the center has not obtained documentation that each child has received their immunizations before the child could attend the center.
Evidence: Child #2 (date of enrollment: 8/22/2022) record does not contain documentation of immunizations.

Plan of Correction: Child #2 has an updated immunization on file at the center.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-130-E
Description: Based on record review, the center has not obtained documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years.
Evidence: Child #1 (13 months) most recent documented immunizations are dated when the child was approximately 4 months old.

Plan of Correction: Child #1 has an updated immunization on file at the center.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-140-A
Description: Based on record review, the center has not obtained documentation that each child has a physical exam by a physician within the first 30 days of enrollment.
Evidence: Child #2 (date of enrollment: 8/22/2022) record does not contain documentation of a physical exam.

Plan of Correction: Child #2 has an updated physical on file at the center.

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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