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: June 26, 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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted beginning at 9:45 a.m. and ending at 1:00 p.m. with the director. There were 45 children in care ages 3 months through 5 years of age under the care and supervision of 13 staff. School aged children were on a field trip at a splash pad. Infants were observed during outdoor play and older infants were observed having water play. Toddlers were observed during a table activity involving stacking cups. Two year olds were observed during outdoor play which included the playground and bubbles. The Montessori class was observed at a variety of center activities including puzzles, sensory table, blocks. Three, four and five year old classes were observed during center activities including blocks and sensory table play. Classrooms, supplies and materials were observed. The outdoor play areas, playground and pool were observed. The bus used for transportation was observed.
Eight staff records and eight children's records were reviewed. Emergency drills were up to date.
Three medications and authorizations and an administration log were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and a violation was 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 #: 8VAC20-780-60-A-8 Description: Based on review of documentation, the center did not have a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy from a physician regarding the food which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the even of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: Child #2, enrolled 3/27/2022, has a diagnosed food allergy to Egg and did not have an allergy care plan on file. 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.
