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The Merit School of Clarendon (#76)

Inspection · 2024-02-16

Date
2024-02-16
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

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 9:20 am-11:15 am. There were 37 children (infants-5yrs.) directly supervised by 8 staff. The physical plant, staff records, children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, reading books, playing outside, and eating snack. 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 you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector,
Kelly.savittiere@doe.virginia.gov

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, areas of the center were not maintained.

Evidence:
There was paint peeling off the wall next to the cubbies in Preschool classroom.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place to prevent access by children.

Evidence:

A can of shaving cream used for a sensory activity was left unattended on the counter when a staff member left the classroom in the Toddler classroom.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-420-E-3
Based on review of children's records, the program did not document confirmation of up to date information in the child's record.

Evidence:
Child #1 whose first day was 5/30/2022 did not have documentation of annual update for 2023.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services