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:
Complaint Related: No
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place.
Evidence:
Sanitizer and Windex were in a lower unlocked cabinet under the diaper station in the older side of the infant classroom.Plan of Correction: We will review the policies with all the staff on September 20th at the staff meeting.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-A Description: Based on observation, children's hands were not washed after diapering.
Evidence:
After a diaper change the teacher did not wash the infants hands before returning them to play.Plan of Correction: We will review the policies at the staff meeting on September 20th with all staff.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-A Description: Based on observation, the emergency preparedness plan was not updated annually.
Evidence:
The current emergency preparedness plan was dated 8/31/2022.Plan of Correction: We are reviewing the plan now and will have it updated by tomorrow.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-G Description: Based on observation, food and bottles brought from home did not have the date labeled on them.
Evidence:
1 of 4 bottles checked did not have the date and 1 of 1 baby food checked did not have the date.Plan of Correction: A supervisor will double check all bottles and food that is coming into the center each day.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-570-B Description: Based on observation, bottle fed infants who cannot hold their own bottles were not being held while fed.
Evidence:
A baby in the younger side of the infant classroom was in a rocker seat with a bottle propped up for eating. The baby was unable to hold the bottle to feed themselves.Plan of Correction: I am going in to talk to the infant teachers now.
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.
