Merryhill School

• Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Inspector's note: Seven of the ten staff records reviewed did not have the required twenty-four hours of annual training in the required training topics. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-02-24.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
  Inspector's note: Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver did not teach the child acceptable behavior or self-control when they used a marker to make a mark on the child as a consequence of having marked with a marker on another child. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-10.
• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
  Inspector's note: Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver did not treat the child with respect and patience when they called a child a crybaby. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-10.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  Inspector's note: Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The parent was not notified of an incident that may have placed their child at risk. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-11-14.
• Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Inspector's note: Based on the investigation findings, this standard was was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The operation was aware of an incident that may have placed a child at risk and did not report the incident to Child Care Regulation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-11-14.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  Inspector's note: Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver yelled the children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-11-14.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Inspector's note: Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver pulled on the child's arm. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-11-14.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
  Inspector's note: It was noticed during inspection that infants haven't have the opportunities for outdoor play. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-02-21.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Install CO Detector System- In Compliance with State or Local Fire Marshal's Instructions
  Inspector's note: There was not a working carbon monoxide detector present during the operation. A staff member installed batteries in the carbon monoxide detector during my visit. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  Inspector's note: I observed loose fill to be less than the required amount. Photos were taken. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-23.
• Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Inspector's note: 2 children with allergies, does not have an emergency food allergy plan present. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-26.
• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: There has been no fire inspection conducted within the last 12 months. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-05-03.
• Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Inspector's note: There was no certification that the operation have reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC. The director certified that she receives the emails and notifies parents. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: 4 of 10 children's records need updated immunization records. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-04-26.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.