The Merit School of Prince William #5

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that staff obtained central registry checks every 5 years from the initial central registry check. Evidence: reviewed 3 staff records and found that 1 staff member did not have a subsequent central registry check, within 5 years of the first check. Staff 2's most recent check was dated 2/14/18.”

8VAC20-820-120-E-2

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that the findings of the most recent inspection report are posted in a conspicuous location. Evidence: observed that the most recent inspection report posted was dated 5/26/22, but the most recent inspection was on 10/19/2022.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that children's records were maintained with the required information. Evidence: reviewed 5 children's records and found that Child 2 and Child 5 did not have annually reviewed and updated emergency contact information. Child 2's last update was on 2/2/22 and Child 5's last update was on 1/25/22.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that at lease every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff obtains and submits the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: reviewed 3 staff records and found that Staff 1 and 3 did not have TB tests or screenings within 2 years after their initial test. Staff 1's last test was on 4/11/20 and Staff 3's last test was on 4/13/18.”

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that each report includes the date of the physical exam an dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. Evidence: reviewed 5 children's records and found that Child 1's immunization record was not signed by a physician or their designee. Child 5 did not have a physical examination signed by a physician or their designee.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that staff obtained central registry checks every 5 years from the initial central registry check. Evidence: reviewed 3 staff records and found that 1 staff member did not have a subsequent central registry check, within 5 years of the first check. Staff 2's most recent check was dated 2/14/18.”

8VAC20-820-120-E-2

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that the findings of the most recent inspection report are posted in a conspicuous location. Evidence: observed that the most recent inspection report posted was dated 5/26/22, but the most recent inspection was on 10/19/2022.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that children's records were maintained with the required information. Evidence: reviewed 5 children's records and found that Child 2 and Child 5 did not have annually reviewed and updated emergency contact information. Child 2's last update was on 2/2/22 and Child 5's last update was on 1/25/22.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that at lease every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff obtains and submits the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: reviewed 3 staff records and found that Staff 1 and 3 did not have TB tests or screenings within 2 years after their initial test. Staff 1's last test was on 4/11/20 and Staff 3's last test was on 4/13/18.”

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that each report includes the date of the physical exam an dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. Evidence: reviewed 5 children's records and found that Child 1's immunization record was not signed by a physician or their designee. Child 5 did not have a physical examination signed by a physician or their designee.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that staff have obtained central registry results within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Reviewed 2 staff records and found that Staff 2 had no documentation of results or submitting to a central registry background check.”

8VAC20-780-440-E

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that there is at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots, beds and rest mats. Evidence: observed in all 3 preschool classrooms, at least 2 children in each room that were within 12 inches of each other during nap time.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that each staff member submits documentation of negative TB screening prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: reviewed 2 staff record and found that Staff 2 did not have documentation of a TB screening.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that staff have obtained central registry results within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Reviewed 2 staff records and found that Staff 2 had no documentation of results or submitting to a central registry background check.”

8VAC20-780-440-E

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that there is at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots, beds and rest mats. Evidence: observed in all 3 preschool classrooms, at least 2 children in each room that were within 12 inches of each other during nap time.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that each staff member submits documentation of negative TB screening prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: reviewed 2 staff record and found that Staff 2 did not have documentation of a TB screening.”