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The Merit School of Cloverdale (#32)

Inspection · 2024-10-09

Date
2024-10-09
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Christina Jones
(540) 340-2672
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
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.

Inspector Notes

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 10/9/2024. The on-site inspection began at 1:05pm and ended at 3:30pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 78 children present and 12 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 5 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.

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children.

In the Baby Steps 2 classroom, a can of disinfectant and a can of air freshener was unlocked on a shelf above the changing table.
Plan of Correction: Corrected during inspection, removed from classroom.
Standard 8VAC20-780-420-E-3
Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date.

1. Child #1 was overdue by 1 year for an annual parent confirmation that the required information in the child?s record was up to date.
2. Child #2 was overdue by over 1 year for an annual parent confirmation that the required information in the child?s record was up to date.
Plan of Correction: Parents will sign annually reviewing children's records are current.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-I
Prescription medication may be administered if the parent has completed a written authorization from a parent or guardian.

The written authorization for Child #3, did not give the center permission to administer the two medications on site.
Plan of Correction: Will request new paperwork from parent to get permission for the center to administer medication if needed.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services