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The Merit School of Clarendon (#76)

Inspection · 2022-08-16

Date
2022-08-16
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Laura Lunceford
(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

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 CareProvisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services
8VAC20-820 The License
8VAC20-820 Hearings Procedures
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor's records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse and Neglect
8VAC20790 Subsidy Regulations

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 1:10 pm- 3:40pm. There were 39 children (infants-5yrs.) directly supervised by 10 staff. The physical plant, 4 staff records, 4 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, reading books, naptime, and
preparing to eat trailmix snack (made by the children. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was an ample supply of materials for the children. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.

If there are any questions regarding this inspection, please contact kelly.savittiere@doe.virginina.gov

Violations

1
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based upon observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method.

Evidence:
Child sunscreen was stored within reach of children in care on top of the cubbies in the PREP classroom.
Plan of Correction: Corrected during inspection. Staff in classroom removed sunscreen bin from cubbies.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services