The Merit School at The Castle (#9)
6306 Old Plank Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-2434
Current Inspector: Sharon Allen (540) 272-2941
Inspection Date: Sept. 29, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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An unannounced inspection was initiated on 9/29/22 with a local agency in response to a self-report by the center regarding an allegation of a forbidden action, rough handling, of a child in care. Interviews were conducted, documentation was reviewed, and one staff record was reviewed. The inspection resulted in a violation. If you have questions regarding this inspection, you may contact the Licensing Inspector, Laura Brindle, at laura.brindle@doe.virginia.gov or 540-905-2062.
Please complete the "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" areas on the Violation Notice and return to me by close of business on 10/28/22. Plans of correction should include steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard, and measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-410-1 Description: Based on interviews and review of documentation, the center did not ensure that a forbidden action, rough handling of a child in care, did not occur. Evidence: Interviews and documentation revealed that on 9/22/22, between 4:30pm and 5:30pm in the School Age Classroom, Child A (8-years-old) became upset when another child sat in the seat they had been sitting in. Staff #1 approached Child A to get them to move to another area to talk about the situation. When Child A did not follow, Staff #1 put their hands on Child A?s upper arms and went to move Child A to the other area. Child A said, ?Ow!? and began to cry and tell Staff #1 that Staff #1 had hurt their arm. A small bruise was later seen on Child A?s left upper arm. Plan of Correction: The school manager self-reported the incident to all outside agencies. The staff member was immediately placed on administrative leave. Upon completion of the investigation, the staff member's employment was terminated.
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.
