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The Merit School of Braemar (#22)

Inspection · 2023-01-19

Date
2023-01-19
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Cathy Aylor
(540) 222-6352
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

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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 1/19/23 from 11:30am to 1:35pm with the Director and Assistant Director. There were 62 children in care, ranging in age from six-months to five-years-old, supervised by 11 staff. The children were observed eating lunch and preparing for nap. Six child records and five staff records were reviewed. The Center has 21 staff with current certification in CPR and First Aid, and 21 staff trained in Daily Health Observation Training. One medication and authorization form were reviewed and the center has seven staff current in Medication Administration Training (MAT). The attendance, menu, required postings, and emergency drill log were reviewed. They playground was observed. The most recent Fire Inspection on file was dated 1/17/23 and the most recent Health Inspection on file was dated 3/4/22. Lunch served was chicken and rice with peas, mandarin oranges, and milk. If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Laura Brindle, at laura.brindle@doe.virginia.gov or 540-905-2062.

Please complete the "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" areas on the Violation Notice for each violation cited and return to me by close of business on 1/23/23. Plans of correction should include steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard, and measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again.

Violations

1
Standard 8VAC20-780-80-A
Based on observation and review of documentation, the center did not ensure that for each group of children, a written record of daily attendance was maintained that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred. Evidence: On 1/19/23 at approximately 11:32am, four infants were observed in the Infant classroom. The attendance contained documentation of five infants present. Staff reported that an infant was moved to the Older Infant classroom at approximately 9:00am, but the attendance was not updated.
Plan of Correction: All staff were trained on attendance procedures on 1/19/2023 at a staff meeting.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services