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Falls Church Merrifield Preschool

Inspection · 2023-02-14

Date
2023-02-14
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Sarah Zirzow
(703) 479-4675
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

Areas of Standards 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 (8VAC20-770)
? 20 Access to minor?s records
? 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
? 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

A /renewal inspection was conducted on February 14,2023. There were 92 children present, with 15 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 5 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Contact Nancy.Radcliffe@doe.virginia.gov or call 703-268-3728 if you have any questions regarding this inspection.

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence
Hazardous cleaning supplies were observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the Whales classroom.
Plan of Correction: Corrected during the inspection. The locking method was repaired.
Standard 8VAC20-780-520-A
Based on observation, over the counter products were kept beyond the expiration date of the Evidence
In the Elephant classroom: expired diaper cream 12/22, insect repellent 4/22, sunscreen 7/21 and toothpaste 3/22, 6/22 was observed.

In the Whales classroom: expired diaper cream 10/22 was observed.

In the Turtles classroom: expired toothpaste 11/22 was observed.
Plan of Correction: All expired items were disposed of. We will regularly check to ensure nothing is expired.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services