The Merit School of Leeland Station (#31)
115 Primmer House Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(571) 565-3191
Current Inspector: Cathy Aylor (540) 222-6352
Inspection Date: Aug. 14, 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.
8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Technical Assistance:
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1. Consultation provided on continuing to be vigilant in making sure the phone cords in the various rooms are not in reach of any of the children.
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today with the director from 8:55 am to 10:45 am. Eighty -four children were present with 17 staff providing supervision. The ages of the children ranged from 3 months to 7 years. The Licensing Inspector was able to observe free play, circle time, center time to include journaling by the 4/5 year old children, and outside water play. For lunch, the children were to be served chicken patty on a bun, green beans, carrots and milk.Five staff and six children's files were reviewed as well as a sample of six medications for six children. The most recent fire inspection was dated 4/11/23 and the health inspection was dated 3/3/23. The area of non compliance is outlined on the violation notice.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-M Description: Based on interview and a review of recordkeeping it was determined that a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not listed on the current written allergy list.
Evidence:
Child #1 has a diagnosed milk allergy that was not listed on the written allergy listPlan of Correction: The allergy list was updated to include the allergy and the parental preference. We will make sure to update the list when we enroll children with allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions.
The teachers were aware of the allergies and parental preferences in the assigned classroom.
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.
