Inspection · 2026-02-17
Date
2026-02-17
Complaint Related
Yes
Licensing Inspector
Laura Lunceford
(571) 835-5058
(571) 835-5058
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
Violations
1Standard 8VAC20-780-180-A
Staff shall be capable of communicating effectively both orally and in writing as applicable to the job responsibility.
Staff A cannot communicate orally as applicable to the job responsibility.
Staff A cannot communicate orally as applicable to the job responsibility.
Plan of Correction: The Merit Academy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in language, culture and background, and we are committed to ensuring that every staff member is supported so they can successfully fulfill their job responsibilities. Our team consistently provides exceptional care to all children in our program, and staff A has demonstrated extraordinary written communication with families, staff, and administration, including daily reports, parent updates, and documentation. We understand the importance of effective oral communication and to address this concern staff A is paired with staff to support verbal communication with families and other staff. Our priority is always the safety, wellbeing and quality care of every child, and we remain committed to maintaining high standards while supporting our staff through growth and development.