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The Merit School of Stafford Lakes # 25
251 University Boulevard
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 286-3655

Current Inspector: Laura Brindle (540) 905-2062

Inspection Date: Sept. 19, 2022

Complaint Related: Yes

Areas Reviewed:
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies.

Comments:
An unannounced complaint inspection was conducted on 9/19/2022 to investigate an allegation received by the department related to special care provisions and emergencies - preventing the spread of disease. Based on evidence gathered through interviews and documentation review, the complaint was determined to be valid. A violation notice was issued to the facility. An exit interview was conducted on 10/18/2022. If you have questions regarding this inspection, contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or email Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-490-C
Complaint related: Yes
Description: Based on interviews and a review of documentation, it was determined that children at the center were exposed to a communicable disease and the facility failed to notify parents within 24 hours or the next business day of the center's having been informed. Evidence: there were approximately eight positive cases of COVID-19 reported to the facility between 8/1 and 8/20/2022 and there is no documentation that all parents were informed of their child's exposure within 24 hours of notification.

Plan of Correction: An all-family notification went out through the Pro-Care communication system on 8/22/2022. Going forward, notification for all parents will be posted on the door of each classroom and at the front desk.

Disclaimer:
This information is provided by the Virginia Department of Social Services, which neither endorses any facility nor guarantees that the information is complete. It should not be used as the sole source in evaluating and/or selecting a facility.


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