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The Merit School of Stafford #75

Inspection · 2024-03-14

Date
2024-03-14
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 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 03/14/2024 from 1:25pm to 2:50pm. There were 33 children ages 5 years to age 12 years old supervised by 3 staff. The physical plant, outdoor playground area, programming, attendance, menus, 3 staff records, 3 children?s records, 2 medications with corresponding authorization records, emergency drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were reviewed. Children were observed participating in karaoke, game tables, art and gym time. There was an adequate number of staff present with current certification in Medication Administration Training (MAT), CPR and First Aid, and Daily Health Observation (DHO) training. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.

Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the Violation Notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 5pm on 3/27/24. Please email me at angela.dudek@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.

Violations

1
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
Based on review of documentation and interview with the staff, the center did not maintain a current and dated written list of children?s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that was accessible to all staff in each group or area where children are present.

Evidence: In the Big classroom (ages 7-12 years), there was no written dated list of children?s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions accessible for the staff.
Plan of Correction: Updated list printed while she was here.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services