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The Merit School of Southpoint (#45)
4713 Southpoint Parkway
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 898-3213

Current Inspector: Florence Martus (804) 389-0157

Inspection Date: Aug. 12, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:
22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)

Technical Assistance:
Technical assistance was provided regarding children's records and medications.

Comments:
An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today from 10:05am-1:00pm. There were 51 children directly supervised by 13 staff and all classrooms were in ratio. The physical plant, outdoor playground areas, programming, menus, 5 staff records, 6 children's records, 5 medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed playing outside, engaging in water play, playing with blocks and puzzles, singing songs, listening to story time, and doing arts and crafts. Children were also observed eating lunch today which consisted of chili macaroni, applesauce, carrots, and milk. Positive interactions between children and staff were observed during this inspection. There was an abundant supply of age appropriate materials for the children and the center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at morgan.bryson1@dss.virginia.gov.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-60-A
Description: Based on review of 6 children's files, 1 child's file did not contain required updated information. Evidence: 1. Child #3's record did not contain documentation of an annual update of emergency contact information. Child #3's last documented annual review is dated 8/6/17.

Plan of Correction: The updated annual re-registration form was collected 08/13/19, along with the updated emergency contact.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-70-A
Description: Based on review of 5 staff records, 1 staff record was incomplete: Evidence: 1. Staff #3's (Date of Hire: 7/23/19) record does not contain documentation that two references were checked as to character, reputation, and competency before beginning employment. Staff #3's record contained documentation of 1 completed reference check.

Plan of Correction: The 2nd employee reference was obtained 08/14/19.

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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