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The Merit School at North Stafford (#34)
19 Soaring Eagle Drive
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-1000

Current Inspector: Cathy Aylor (540) 222-6352

Inspection Date: May 31, 2023

Complaint Related: 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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:
Discussed medication authorization forms and allergy care plans. Standard 60-A8 requires that a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction be on file. Best practices is to have this care plan with the child at all times.

Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted from 10:30am - 1:00pm with the director. There were 99 children, ranging from four months to five years of age, present with 20 staff supervising. Infant care was observed, and older children were observed engaged in free play activities in a variety of centers, reading books, eating lunch and napping. Lunch served today: chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, carrots, pineapple, and milk. Five child records, five staff records, and six medications were reviewed along with the emergency drill log, daily attendance, written allergy list, fire and health inspections, and required posted information. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.

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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