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The Merit School of Broadlands (#71)
43190 Broadlands Center Plaza
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 729-6000

Current Inspector: Leslie Perez (703) 537-6013

Inspection Date: April 22, 2024

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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted 4/22/2024 from approximately 10:18am-12:00pm. Three classrooms were observed with total of 22 children directly supervised by 4 staff, all supervision ratios were in compliance. The physical plant, 2 staff records, 5 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed playing outside out equipment, doing a table activity with Playdough, napping and listening to/singing along with music. There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for the children in care. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Leslie Perez at Leslie.Perez@doe.virginia.gov or 703-537-6013

Violations:
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70
Description: Based on record review, documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering,
was not noted.
Evidence: Reference forms for Staff #1 were not dated.

Plan of Correction: Director will ensure date of reference will be noted on form.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A
Description: Based on observation, equipment of the center, was not maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Evidence: Red tube of playground equipment had two screws that were exposed and allowed enough space for fingers to be pinched or snag skin.

Plan of Correction: Director stated they would dispose of equipment.

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