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The Merit School Learning Center (#36)
25375 Supreme Drive
Aldie, VA 20105
(703) 957-3484

Current Inspector: Whitney Mcgrath (571) 835-4717

Inspection Date: May 31, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:
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)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:
Today an unannounced Renewal Inspection took place between the hours of 9:20am and 11:40am. There were 6 classrooms observed with a total of 39 children with 10 staff within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed playing with play dough, block, building towers, making a yogurt dip for apple slices and playing outside. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, fire drill log, medication and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. Violations were found during today?s inspection and can be viewed on the Violation Notice.

If you have any questions, please e-mail me at whitney.mcgrath@doe.virginia.gov. Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection.

Violations:
Standard #: 22.1-289.011-F
Description: Based on observation, documents required by the superintendent was not posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
Evidence: The most recent inspection of the facility was not posted.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-440-B
Description: Based on observation, cots were not identified for use by a specific child.
Evidence: The cots in the Pre-K classroom were labeled with numbers. The cot chart on the wall in the classroom did not have children's names listed to correspond with each number.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-520-A
Description: Based on observation, over-the-counter skin products were kept beyond the expiration date.
Evidence: An over-the-counter skin product was observed in Child #3's cubby. The skin product expired 3/2023.

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.

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