The Merit School of Clarendon (#76)

An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was initiated and completed on 2/7/2025, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 9:55 am and ended at 11:30 am. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 21 children present and 7 staff. The inspector reviewed 3 children?s records and 3 staff records [on-site] This inspection included: document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 11/7/2024, as a part of the licensure period, The on-site inspection began at 9:20 am and ended at 11:20 am. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 20 children present and 8 staff. The inspector reviewed 3 children?s records and 3 staff records on site. This inspection included: document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 11/7/2024, as a part of the licensure period, The on-site inspection began at 9:20 am and ended at 11:20 am. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 20 children present and 8 staff. The inspector reviewed 3 children?s records and 3 staff records on site. This inspection included: document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

An unannounced investigation was initiated on 3/8/2024 and concluded on 6/21/2024 regarding an allegation received by multiple agencies. Interviews were conducted and documentation and program policies were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please be aware that the plan of correction must be provided within 5 business days of the receipt of the Violation Notice if you want it displayed on the public website. If there are any questions regarding this inspection please contact Kelly.savittiere@doe.virginia.gov

An unannounced investigation was initiated on 3/8/2024 and concluded on 6/21/2024 regarding an allegation received by multiple agencies. Interviews were conducted and documentation and program policies were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please be aware that the plan of correction must be provided within 5 business days of the receipt of the Violation Notice if you want it displayed on the public website. If there are any questions regarding this inspection please contact Kelly.savittiere@doe.virginia.gov

An unannounced investigation was initiated on 3/8/2024 and concluded on 6/21/2024 regarding an allegation received by multiple agencies. Interviews were conducted and documentation and program policies were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please be aware that the plan of correction must be provided within 5 business days of the receipt of the Violation Notice if you want it displayed on the public website. If there are any questions regarding this inspection please contact Kelly.savittiere@doe.virginia.gov

An unannounced investigation was initiated on 3/8/2024 and concluded on 6/21/2024 regarding an allegation received by multiple agencies. Interviews were conducted and documentation and program policies were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please be aware that the plan of correction must be provided within 5 business days of the receipt of the Violation Notice if you want it displayed on the public website. If there are any questions regarding this inspection please contact Kelly.savittiere@doe.virginia.gov

An unannounced investigation was initiated on 3/8/2024 and concluded on 6/21/2024 regarding an allegation received by multiple agencies. Interviews were conducted and documentation and program policies were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please be aware that the plan of correction must be provided within 5 business days of the receipt of the Violation Notice if you want it displayed on the public website. If there are any questions regarding this inspection please contact Kelly.savittiere@doe.virginia.gov

An unannounced investigation was initiated on 3/8/2024 and concluded on 6/21/2024 regarding an allegation received by multiple agencies. Interviews were conducted and documentation and program policies were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please be aware that the plan of correction must be provided within 5 business days of the receipt of the Violation Notice if you want it displayed on the public website. If there are any questions regarding this inspection please contact Kelly.savittiere@doe.virginia.gov

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 9:20 am-11:15 am. There were 37 children (infants-5yrs.) directly supervised by 8 staff. The physical plant, staff records, children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, reading books, playing outside, and eating snack. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was an ample supply of materials for the children. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Kelly.savittiere@doe.virginia.gov

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 9:20 am-11:15 am. There were 37 children (infants-5yrs.) directly supervised by 8 staff. The physical plant, staff records, children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, reading books, playing outside, and eating snack. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was an ample supply of materials for the children. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Kelly.savittiere@doe.virginia.gov

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 9:20 am-11:15 am. There were 37 children (infants-5yrs.) directly supervised by 8 staff. The physical plant, staff records, children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, reading books, playing outside, and eating snack. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was an ample supply of materials for the children. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Kelly.savittiere@doe.virginia.gov

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 10:30am-1:20pm. There were 45 children (infants-5yrs.) directly supervised by 12 staff. The physical plant, staff records, children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Policies and procedures regarding sick children and staffing were also discussed. Children were observed participating in group play, reading books, playing outside, and eating lunch. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was an supply of materials for the children. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Kelly.savittiere@doe.virginia.gov

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 10:30am-1:20pm. There were 45 children (infants-5yrs.) directly supervised by 12 staff. The physical plant, staff records, children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Policies and procedures regarding sick children and staffing were also discussed. Children were observed participating in group play, reading books, playing outside, and eating lunch. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was an supply of materials for the children. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Kelly.savittiere@doe.virginia.gov

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 10:30am-1:20pm. There were 45 children (infants-5yrs.) directly supervised by 12 staff. The physical plant, staff records, children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Policies and procedures regarding sick children and staffing were also discussed. Children were observed participating in group play, reading books, playing outside, and eating lunch. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was an supply of materials for the children. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Kelly.savittiere@doe.virginia.gov

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today from 12:00 pm-2:15 pm. There were children (infants-5yrs.) directly supervised by 18 staff. The physical plant, 4 staff records, 4 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed preparing for nap, napping, participating in tummy time and being fed on demand. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was an supply of materials for the children. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Kelly.savittiere@doe.virginia.gov

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 1:10 pm- 3:40pm. There were 39 children (infants-5yrs.) directly supervised by 10 staff. The physical plant, 4 staff records, 4 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, reading books, naptime, and preparing to eat trailmix snack (made by the children. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was an ample supply of materials for the children. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If there are any questions regarding this inspection, please contact kelly.savittiere@doe.virginina.gov

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 11:35am-1:30 pm. There were 42 children directly supervised by 12 staff. Child to staff ratios were found to be in compliance. The children were observed being comforted by staff, playing on the playground, eating lunch, getting ready for nap and demonstrating their hand washing routines. The physical plant, staff records, child records, medication policies and medications, evacuation drills, a sample of injury reports,emergency supplies and policies were reviewed. Information gathered determined a violation with applicable code or law and is noted on the Violation Report. If there are any questions regarding this inspection please contact kelly.savittiere@doe.virginia.gov