The Merit School at The Castle (#9)
6306 Old Plank Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-2434
Current Inspector: Sharon Allen (540) 272-2941
Inspection Date: March 7, 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
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE
8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS (8VAC20-770)
22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS CODE; CARBON MONOXIDE
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted from 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. There were 45 children in care being supervised by 7 staff. The children were observed participating in story-time activities, eating lunch, and resting. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of six child records and four staff records were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have questions regarding this inspection you may contact Sharon Allen at 540-272-2941 or sharon.allen@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-80-A Description: Based on review of attendance records it was determined that staff did not always document the arrival and departure of each child as it occurs. Evidence: 1.) There were thirteen children observed in the two year old classroom, however there 11 children marked present on the attendance record. 2.) There were ten children observed in the three year old classroom however, there were eight children marked present on the attendance record. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-E Description: Based on review of medication it was determined that not all procedures regarding medication were followed. Evidence: The emergency medication for child A had an expiration date of 01/24/2024. 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.
