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Merritt Academy

Inspection · 2023-01-09

Date
2023-01-09
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Stephanie Salvatori
(571) 389-0980
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
? 8VAC20-780 Special Services.
? 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
? 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
? 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
? 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
? 20 Access to minor?s records
? 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
? 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
? 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations.

Inspector Notes

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today between the hours of 9:45am- 1:45 pm. There were a total of 259 children with 67 staff members present. Children were observed during circle time, morning snack time, individual table activities, engaged in group activities and outdoor play time. A selection of staff and children records, medications and other documents were reviewed. The physical space, emergency supplies, evacuation drills, attendance records, and the Emergency Preparedness Plan were reviewed. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the violation notice. Please contact me if you have any questions at Karen.dickens@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

5
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Based on record review, documentation for a tuberculosis screening was not completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff #3's record (Date of hire-12/06/2022) contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 10/25/2022. This tuberculosis screening results were not completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.
Plan of Correction: This staff member?s start date was delayed causing the time between the test and start date to be just over 30 days. We will request additional information if a situation like this happens again in the future.
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:
1. In the K4 classroom (Room 1), a bottle of electronic wipes with the label, "Keep Out of Reach of Children", was located in an unlocked low cabinet.
Plan of Correction: The wipes were immediately removed from the classroom and the safety lock was repaired.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-H
Based on observation, cosmetics, medications, or other harmful agents were not stored in areas that were not accessible to children.
Evidence:
1. In the K4 classroom(Room12), a container of Vaseline was located in an unlocked low drawer.
Plan of Correction: The container was immediately removed from the room and a safety lock was added to the drawers and the teachers rechecked all the drawers.
Standard 8VAC20-780-440-B
Based on observation, cots were not identified for use by a specific child.
Evidence:
1. In the K2 classroom (Room44), the cots were not identified for use by a specific child.
Plan of Correction: Permanent numbers were marked on the cot for a cot chart to replace tape that continued to be peeled off.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-H
Based on observation and interview, a nonprescription medication was not in the original container with the direction label attached.
Evidence:
1.Child #8 has a diagnosed food allergy and has emergency medication on site. A bottle of emergency medication(Diphenhydramine) was located in a locked medication sac without the original container with the direction label attached. The epinephrine pen was also located in the locked medication sac.
2. Staff #11 confirmed that the original container was missing from the medication sac.
Plan of Correction: The medication was removed from the class and the parents were contacted for the correct items. All medication check-in procedures were reviewed with the appropriate staff.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services