The Merit School at North Stafford (#34)
19 Soaring Eagle Drive
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-1000
Current Inspector: Cathy Aylor (540) 222-6352
Inspection Date: May 31, 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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
- Technical Assistance:
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Discussed medication authorization forms and allergy care plans. Standard 60-A8 requires that a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction be on file. Best practices is to have this care plan with the child at all times.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted from 10:30am - 1:00pm with the director. There were 99 children, ranging from four months to five years of age, present with 20 staff supervising. Infant care was observed, and older children were observed engaged in free play activities in a variety of centers, reading books, eating lunch and napping. Lunch served today: chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, carrots, pineapple, and milk. Five child records, five staff records, and six medications were reviewed along with the emergency drill log, daily attendance, written allergy list, fire and health inspections, and required posted information. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.
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.
