The Merit School of Wellington (#20)
10249 Hendley Road
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 369-7929
Current Inspector: Laura Brindle (540) 905-2062
Inspection Date: May 13, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
- Technical Assistance:
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Potable Water Lead Testing Requirements- The VDOE recently distributed memos to licensed child day programs, certified preschools and religiously exempt child day centers, sharing the requirement to develop and implement a plan to test potable water pursuant to 22.1-289.057 of the Code of Virginia. The VDOE will begin determining compliance with this statute effective January 1, 2025. The memos can be found on the VDOE child care website: www.childcare.virginia.gov.
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 5/13/24 from 10:25am to 12:35pm with the assistant director. There were 43 children in care, ranging in age from four-months to five-years-old, supervised by nine staff. The children were observed having diapers changed and hands washed; being fed bottles; coloring; doing puzzles and listening to a story; rotating through structured centers; and playing on the playground. Five child records and five staff records were reviewed. The Center has 15 staff with current certification in CPR and First Aid, and 15 staff trained in Daily Health Observation. Three medications and authorization forms were reviewed, and the center has three staff current in Medication Administration Training (MAT). Required postings were observed. The attendance, menu, allergy list, and emergency drill log were reviewed. The first aid kit, flashlight, and battery-operated radio were observed. The most recent Fire Inspection on file was dated 10/23/23 and the most recent Health Inspection on file was dated 2/2/24. If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Laura Brindle, at laura.brindle@doe.virginia.gov or 540-905-2062.
Please complete the "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" areas on the Violation Notice for each violation cited and return to me by close of business on 5/22/24. Plans of correction should include steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard, and measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-L Description: Based on interview and record review, the center did not ensure that all staff who work with children were informed of children?s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Evidence: On 5/13/24 the Licensing Inspector asked Staff #1 in the ?Prep? classroom for three- and four-year-olds about children with food allergies in the classroom. Staff #1 stated that there were no children with food allergies but then corrected themself and said they did have a child with a food intolerance. Documentation reviewed that Child D, who was present in the classroom, has a banana allergy with an emergency medication and allergy care plan on file with the center. Plan of Correction: Staff #1 in the Prep classroom was re-trained on allergy protocols on 5/13/2024. Allergy postings were in the classroom.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-245-A Description: Based on review of five staff records, the center did not ensure that each staff completed annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Evidence: The record for Staff #4 contained documentation of 13 hours of annual training. Plan of Correction: Staff #4 does have 16 hours of required training. Documentation was located after the inspection and sent to the inspector.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-B Description: REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation and inspection of the playground, the center did not to ensure that the required amount of resilient surfacing was under playground equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a sufficient fall zone. Evidence: The mulch around the train climber on the playground was observed to be decomposed and broken down to less than one inch deep. Six inches of resilient surfacing is required. Plan of Correction: Maintenance was notified on teh same day of inspection and the resilient surface mulch was ordered and awaiting delivery.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-G Description: Based on interview and review of documentation, the center did not ensure that documentation was maintained of emergency evacuation drills. Evidence: There was no evacuation drill documented on the drill log for the month of April 2024. The assistant director stated that they completed the drill on 4/29/24 but forgot to document it. Plan of Correction: As stated during the inspection, the fire drill was completed on 4/29/2024. Was documented same day of inspection.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
