The Merit School of Arlington (#69)
2201 North Pershing Drive
Suite K
Arlington, VA 22201
(571) 257-7660
Current Inspector: Ariel Hayes (804) 629-7124
Inspection Date: April 14, 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 (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
- Technical Assistance:
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The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) assumed oversight of child care licensing and monitoring on July 1, 2021. All associated regulations and codes have transferred over from the Virginia Department of Social Services.
Guidance, resources, model forms and training links can be found on the website childcareva.com. Free first aid and CPR classes can be taken through childcare aware. Recommend a training on biting as a review of injury forms show a consistent pattern in the past month
- Comments:
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An on-site monitoring visit was conducted. All rooms were in ratio with direct care staff for supervision. Observed meat time (Mac and Cheese, veggies, bread and milk), transition to rest time, infant care, bottle feeding, diapering and record review. Emergency medications were on-site with required paperwork completed. Staff have training in first aid and CPR, Daily Health and Medication Administration Training (MAT) as well as annual hours. 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.
Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance.
Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of School Readiness
703-314-0860
ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Based on record review, 1 of 5 children's records was incomplete.
Evidence:
Child #1 was missing proof of identity verified within 7 days of attendance (date of attendance 4/4/2022).Plan of Correction: Parent was notified to bring the requested document to the center at pickup.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: An area of the center was not maintained in a clean, safe or operable manner.
Evidence:
An area of peeling paint was visible in the Toddler classroom.Plan of Correction: Maintenance will be contacted to repair the spot.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-P Description: Based on record review, injury forms are not complete.
Evidence:
10 injury forms were reviewed and 1 was missing the time the parent was notified.Plan of Correction: Staff and administration will be retrained tomensure all lines are completed on the injury forms.
Standard #: 8VAC20-820-120-E-2 Description: Based on observation, the most recent inspection findings of the facility were not posted.
Evidence:
The last inspection dated September 2021 were not posted for parents.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.
