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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: June 1, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:
? 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.
? 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
? 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
? 20 Access to minor?s records
? 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
? 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
? 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations

Technical Assistance:
Inspector discuss the following topics with management: mulch, electrical outlets, and classroom furnishings.

Comments:
Today an unannounced Monitoring Inspection took place between the hours of 9:15am and 11:30am. There were 6 classrooms observed with a total of 44 children with 8 staff within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed playing on the playground and with blocks and other organized activities. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, fire drill log, medication and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. There were 7 medications and authorizations reviewed. Violations were found during today?s inspection and can be viewed on the Violation Notice.

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

Violations:
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-140-A
Description: Based on record review, each child does not have a physical exam within the first 30 days of attendance.

Evidence: Child #1 (date of enrollment 6/2020) record does not contain a physical exam.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A
Description: Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

Evidence:

1) There was a separation in the seam of the resilient surfacing, causing a tripping hazard on the preschool playground.

2) There was a large area of peeling paint on the wall of the Junior Kindergarten B near the back door of the classroom.

Plan of Correction: 1. Maintenance has been notified and will be out to fix the turf.
2. The area was covered until repainting can be done.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-320-B
Description: Based on observation, restrooms did not contain all required supplies.

Evidence: the bathroom in the KSTEM classroom did not contain hand soap.

Plan of Correction: The soap was refilled during the inspection. There was another sink with soap available in the classroom for use.

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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