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The Merit School Learning Center (#36)

Inspection · 2022-06-01

Date
2022-06-01
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Kimberly Weaver
(571) 596-3662
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.
? 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
? 20 Access to minor?s records
? 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
? 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
? 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations

Inspector Notes

Today an unannounced Monitoring Inspection took place between the hours of 9:15am and 11:30am. There were 6 classrooms observed with a total of 44 children with 8 staff within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed playing on the playground and with blocks and other organized activities. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, fire drill log, medication and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. There were 7 medications and authorizations reviewed. Violations were found during today?s inspection and can be viewed on the Violation Notice.

Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at whitney.mcgrath@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-140-A
Based on record review, each child does not have a physical exam within the first 30 days of attendance.

Evidence: Child #1 (date of enrollment 6/2020) record does not contain a physical exam.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

Evidence:

1) There was a separation in the seam of the resilient surfacing, causing a tripping hazard on the preschool playground.

2) There was a large area of peeling paint on the wall of the Junior Kindergarten B near the back door of the classroom.
Plan of Correction: 1. Maintenance has been notified and will be out to fix the turf.
2. The area was covered until repainting can be done.
Standard 8VAC20-780-320-B
Based on observation, restrooms did not contain all required supplies.

Evidence: the bathroom in the KSTEM classroom did not contain hand soap.
Plan of Correction: The soap was refilled during the inspection. There was another sink with soap available in the classroom for use.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services