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: Sept. 15, 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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
- Comments:
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A monitoring inspection was conducted on 09/15/2022. There were a total of 40 children with 10 staff members present. Children were observed during nap time, diapering procedures, tummy/floor time, and bottle feeding. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 4 child records and 2 staff records were reviewed. 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. Please contact me if you have any questions at ariel.hayes@doe.virginia.gov or 804-629-7124
- 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.
