The Merit School Learning Center #21
4290 Prince William Parkway
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 680-3600
Current Inspector: Donna Liberman (540) 359-5244
Inspection Date: Nov. 16, 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 (22VAC40-191)
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted beginning at 12:45 p.m. and ending at 3:00 p.m. with the director. There were 53 children in care ages 3 months through 5 years olds under the care and supervision of 8 staff. Infants were observed being fed, having play time on the floor and during diapering. Toddlers, two, three, four and five year olds were observed during naptime. Classrooms, supplies and materials were observed. The playground was inspected.
Seven children's records and five staff records were reviewed. Four medications and authorizations 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.
If you have questions regarding this inspection, contact Stephanie Reed at Stephanie.Reed@doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-130-A Description: Based on review of documentation, the center failed to obtain documentation of immunizations prior to a child's attendance Evidence: Child #1, start date 8/8/2022, immunizations were dated 10/3/2022. Child #3, start date 6/14/2021, immunizations were dated 9/15/2022. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-140-A Description: Based on review of documentation, it was determined that the center failed to obtain documentation of a physical exam for each child enrolled by the 30th day of attendance. Evidence: Child #1, start date 8/8/20222, physical was dated 10/3/2022. Child #3, stat date 6/14/2021, physical was dated 9/15/2022. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-B Description: Based on review of documentation, it was determined that the center did not have documentation of required orientation training prior to staff working alone with children and no later than seven days of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff #1, date of hire 7/21/2022, orientation training was dated 9/7/2022. 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.
