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The Merit School at The Castle (#9)

Inspection · 2025-11-19

Date
2025-11-19
Complaint Related
Yes
Licensing Inspector
Florence Martus
(804) 389-0157
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
No

Violations

1
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-A
COMPLAINT RELATED
When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.

On 07/03/25, Staff #1 was rough housing with Child #1 (6-years-old) when he slapped the child on both sides of their face.
Plan of Correction: Per the Center: "The incident was reported by the child involved on 07/03/2025 and described as a playful action and was not used as a form of punishment. However,
the behavior was inappropriate which is why termination was necessary."