VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Merit School of Broadlands (#71)
43190 Broadlands Center Plaza
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 729-6000

Current Inspector: Lynette A Storr (703) 309-9153

Inspection Date: Nov. 15, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

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 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation

Technical Assistance:

Effective January 1, 2025, the VDOE will begin determining compliance with ? 22.1-289.057 of the Code of Virginia, which is legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2020. The law requires all licensed child day programs, religious exempt child day centers that serve preschool age children, and certified preschools to test potable drinking water. The law requires that programs submit their plans and test results to the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water (VDH ODW) and the Superintendent. If the results of the testing indicate elevated lead levels, the program shall remediate, retest, and resubmit results to VDH ODW and the Superintendent. There is an additional alternative bottled water option that comes with additional requirements. The statutory requirement can be found online at https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title22.1/chapter14.1/section22.1-289.057/. Resources are now available for providers on the "What's New" webpage on the ChildCareVA website at https://www.childcare.virginia.gov/providers/what-s-new. Discussed standards and policies regarding children having outdoor time and that parents must provide appropriate clothing for outdoors.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 11/15/2024, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 9:45am and ended at 11:52am. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 18 children present and 6 staff. The inspector reviewed 4 children?s records and 4 staff records on-site. This inspection included: document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. An amendment was made to this inspection 11/21/24 regarding violation date.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. The screening for Staff #1 was completed 24 days after hire and the screening for Staff #2 was completed 7 days after hire. Both staff were in contact with children during that time.
Plan of Correction:	Director will ensure all required documents are obtained prior to staff hire date and coming in contact with children.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-260-B
Description:	Annual approval from the health department shall be provided, or approvals of a plan of correction, for meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal system. An Environmental and Sanitation report was not completed within the past year and is expired by 34 days.
Plan of Correction:	Director will schedule Environmental Sanitation inspection with local health department today.