The Merit School of Wellington (#20)
10249 Hendley Road
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 369-7929
Current Inspector: Laura Brindle (540) 905-2062
Inspection Date: April 24, 2023
Complaint Related: Yes
- 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.
- Technical Assistance:
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Consultation provided on staffing to meet the ratios for the children enrolled.
Please review standard 560C to make sure with scheduled snacks or meals there is no more than 3 hours between each meal or snack unless there is a scheduled rest or sleep period for children between the meals and snacks.
- Comments:
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A complaint was received involving recordkeeping, menu, programming, infant care, ratios and care, protection and guidance. Observation, interviews and a review of recordkeeping were conducted on 4/24/23 and 4/26/23. Part of the complaint was determined to be valid. The areas of non compliance are outlined on the violation notice.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-C Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on a review of recordkeeping and interview with administrative staff, it was determined that all staff did not have tuberculosis tests/screenings at least every two years from the date of the initial screening/test.
Evidence:
Staff A's tuberculosis test/screening was dated 10/17/20, staff B's tuberculosis test/screening was dated 9/9/19.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on interviews, it was determined that the center is not maintaining the 1 staff to 4 children ratio for infants.
Evidence:
Interviews revealed that on an almost daily basis since February 2023, the center is out of ratio in the infant room. From 7:30 am to 8:00am there are 9 infants and toddlers with two staff.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-2 Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on interviews, it was determined that the center is not maintaining the 1 staff to 5 children ratio for toddlers, 16 to 24 months of age.
Evidence:
1. Interviews revealed that since February 2023 and on average 3 to 4 times a week the center is out of ratio in the toddler room with 6 or more toddlers with 1 staff from 8:15 to 8:20 am.
2. On 5/21/23 from 8 to 8:30 am there were 6 toddlers with one staff.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-4 Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on interviews, it was determined that the center is not maintaining the 1 staff to 10 children ratio in the JK classroom, which serves 4-year-old children.
Evidence:
1. Since February 2023, the center has been out of ratio in the JK room. On an almost daily basis from 8:45 am to 9 am there are 12 to 15, 4-year -old children with one staff.
2. On April 26, 2023 there were 11- 4 year old children with one staff from 8:30 am to 8:40 amPlan 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.
