The Merit School of Quantico (#66)
400 Corporate Drive, Suite 100
Stafford, VA 22554
(703) 291-5224
Current Inspector: Beth Velke (804) 629-8302
Inspection Date: May 4, 2023
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
8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS (8VAC20-770)
22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS CODE; CARBON MONOXIDE
- Technical Assistance:
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Staff shall ensure that there is 12 inches of space between occupied cots.
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal study was conducted from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. There were 47 children in care being supervised by 8 staff. The children were observed eating lunch and preparing for rest time. 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 six child records and four 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. If you have questions regarding this inspection you may contact Sharon Allen at 540-272-2941 or sharon.allen@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Description: Based on review of four staff records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a central registry check within the first 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for staff A (start date: 03/28/2023) and the record for staff B (start date: 01/23/23) did not have documentation of a central registry check on file. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-80-A Description: Based on review of attendance in two infant classrooms it was determined that the attendance was not documented with the arrival of each child. Evidence: Child A was not marked present on the attendance in Baby Steps A classroom and child B was not marked present on the attendance in Baby Steps B classroom. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation of the playground it was determined that not all equipment was in safe and operable condition. Evidence: Three tricycles on the playground were observed to have cracks on the seats with sharp edges exposed. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-B Description: Based on observation of the infant room it was determined that not all procedures for diapering were followed. Evidence: The changing pad in the Baby Steps B classroom has a small rip on the surface making the changing pad no longer nonabsorbent as required. 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.
