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Aspire! Afterschool Learning

Inspection · 2023-11-30

Date
2023-11-30
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.
8VAC20-820 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

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring visit was conducted from 4:15-5:05. Twelve children were present with three staff and a volunteer. Observed transition into the classroom, snack, attendance, meeting time and kids working on holiday wish list. The program has been in the new space for 4 days. Emergency preparation needs to be an immediate focus to ensure all preparation is ready in case of an emergency, for all staff , especially the three leads that rotate into all 3 locations. No medication was reported to be on-site. 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 days of receipt of the inspection notes if you want it displayed on the website. 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

7
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, an area of the room was not maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
The cabinet the Aspire program uses to store their materials was hanging off the hinge.
Plan of Correction: A request has been made to the facility to have the cabinet repaired.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-A
Based on staff statements and observation, children did not wash their hands before and after eating snack.
Evidence:
Staff stated that the children did not wash their hands before coming into the classroom and eating an afterschool snack and were not observed washing hands after snack.
Plan of Correction: A routine is established to wash hands upon arrival to the program.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-A
Based on staff statement, the program did not have a written emergency plan that addresses staff responsibilities for evacuation, shelter-in place and lockdown drills.
Evidence:
Staff supervisor stated that the only plan was the school plan which is not the Aspire staff and they were not aware of all components.
Plan of Correction: We are working with the school to finalize a plan that works for our use of the space. They will provide maps.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-C
Based on observation and staff statement, no maps were posted with 2 evacuation routes and the shelter-in place location.
Evidence:
No map was in the classroom for the Aspire Program.
Plan of Correction: Maps will be created.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-I
Based on observation, emergency numbers were not posted.
Evidence:
911 and Poison Control numbers are not posted in a visible area.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on staff statement, the program did not have a record at the center for each child.
Evidence:
Staff stated that no records were on-site at the program. Staff were able to pull up basic information on the phone. No emergency information was available in a hard copy format.
Plan of Correction: Student files will be sent over.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on staff statement, no staff information was kept at the site.
Evidence:
Emergency contact and training documentation (first aid, CPR and MAT) certificates were not on-site.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services