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: Jan. 25, 2024
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 (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
- Technical Assistance:
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Provided consultation on standard(s):
1) 40L: the center shall inform all staff who work with children of (all) children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions.
2) 70-A: Ensure all records have complete documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the position. (Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age; need documentation/evidence of age in record)
3) 80A: Ensure all attendance is accurately documented so that emergency personnel and first responders have access; ensure attendance clearly documents arrival and departure of children
4) 350-Q: a center may temporarily reassign a child from their regular group and staff members for reasons of administrative necessity but not casually or repeatedly disrupt a child?s schedule and attachment to their staff members and group.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted from 11:00am - 2:00pm with the center director. There were 48 children, ranging from six months to five years of age, present with ten staff supervising. Infant care was observed, and older children were observed playing, eating lunch, and preparing for nap. Lunch served today: turkey and cheese sandwich, peas, pears and milk. Five child records and five staff records were reviewed, along with the emergency drill log, written daily attendance, written allergy list, required posted information, annual fire and health inspections and three emergency medications. The playground was not observed due to inclement weather. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-M Description: Based on review of documentation, and staff interviews, the facility failed to maintain a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. The list shall be dated and kept confidential in each area where children are present. Evidence:
1) The list was dated 8/21/2023 and not current per staff interview;
2) The list included children that no longer attend; and
3) The list did not include all children that had sensitivities and preferences/dietary restrictionsPlan 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.
