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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: Nov. 8, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:
8VAC20-780 Programs.

Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated on 11/8/2023 to investigate a self-reported incident regarding a forbidden action. The investigation was conducted jointly with a local agency. Documentation was reviewed, observation of the Twos classroom was conducted, and interviews were completed. The investigation concluded on 12/13/2023. A violation was found regarding rough handling, which is a forbidden action and is identified in the Violation Notice.

Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the Violation Notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 5pm on 1/31/2024. Please email me at morgan.bryson@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.

Violations:
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-410-1
Description: Based on interviews, a staff member engaged in a forbidden action by roughly handling a child in care.

Evidence: In the Twos classroom, on 11/3/2023 at approximately 2:30pm, Child #1 (Age 2) was sleeping under a blanket on a cot when Staff #1 yanked Child #1 by the arm and roughly pulled Child #1 to a standing position. Staff #1 pulled Child #1 quickly across the room to the changing table. At the changing table, Staff #1 grabbed Child #1 by the upper left arm and roughly lifted the child onto the changing table.

Plan of Correction: We reported the incident to licensing and terminated the employee.

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