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The Merit School of Prince William #5

Inspection · 2022-10-19

Date
2022-10-19
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Shawanda Henderson
(540) 216-1434
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 12:45pm to 1:30pm. There were 93 (preschool to School-Age) directly supervised by 9 staff. The physical plant, 2 staff records, 5 children?s records, no children's medications and medication authorization records, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, reading sessions, learning, and taking naps. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was a sufficient supply of books, toys, and materials for the children. There was an adequate number of staff with current certification in MAT, CPR and First Aid, as well as DHO training. Staff-to-child ratios were in compliance. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in this report. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector. Keesha Minor (keesha.minor@doe.virginia.gov) or 540-340-2672.

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Based on review, the facility did not ensure that staff have obtained central registry results within 30 days of employment.
Evidence: Reviewed 2 staff records and found that Staff 2 had no documentation of results or submitting to a central registry background check.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Based on review, the facility did not ensure that each staff member submits documentation of negative TB screening prior to coming into contact with children.
Evidence: reviewed 2 staff record and found that Staff 2 did not have documentation of a TB screening.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-440-E
Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that there is at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots, beds and rest mats.
Evidence: observed in all 3 preschool classrooms, at least 2 children in each room that were within 12 inches of each other during nap time.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services