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Aspire! Afterschool Learning

Inspection · 2022-03-10

Date
2022-03-10
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Dominick Fields
(540) 359-5244
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education

Inspector Notes

A renewal study was conducted for the program coming off a Conditional license. Twelve children were present with 6 Ameri-Corp volunteers and 4 Aspire staff. Children arrive to the community center at staggered times based on transportation after school. A snack of hamburger carrots and oranges was served. Reviewed 2 volunteer records and 6 children's records, emergency preparation, medication procedures (no medication was reported to be on-site), trainings and nutrition. Observed children transitioning into the program, hand washing, eating as well as reading/homework help. Volunteers should complete their orientation using the new model form that covers updated regulations. The new VA orientation should be completed within 90 days of hire. A link to the training can be found on the training and professional link. The 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. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance.

Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of School Readiness
703-314-0860
ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
Based on staff statement and observation a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan is not available. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.
Evidence:
Staff stated that children with allergies or food preferences is not posted in each classroom.
Plan of Correction: We will create a new allergy and restriction list. Will follow up with parents to create an allergy plan. We will ensure each classroom has a copy.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-D
Based on record review, monthly evacuation drills have not been conducted.
Evidence:
The months of November, December and January no evacuation drills were conducted.
Plan of Correction: We will create a regular schedule for evacuation drills.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on record review, three of six children's records are incomplete.
Evidence:
Child #1's documented allergy plan is not correct as the medication is no longer on-site.
Child #2 and Child #3 do not have 2 .complete emergency contact information
Plan of Correction: We will update Child's #1 allergy plan. We will obtain emergency contact information for Child #2 and #3.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services