Aslan Castle ELC
2919 Confederate Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 239-5407
Current Inspector:
Kelly Campbell
(540) 309-2494
Inspection Date:
Jan. 10, 2024
Complaint Related:
No
Areas Reviewed:
8VAC20-780 Administration. 20 Access to minor?s records 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training. 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 8VAC20-780 Physical Plant. 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision. 8VAC20-780 Programs. 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies 8VAC20-780 Special Services. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks
Comments:
An unannounced on-site inspection was conducted on 1/10/2024. There were 61 children, ages 2 months-5 years, and 11 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, circle time, and lunch. A total of 5 children?s records and 6 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements, playground safety. The inspector arrived at 9:10 AM and departed at 12:15 PM.
Kelly Campbell Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 540-309-2494 Kelly.campbell@doe.virginia.gov
Based on interview and review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that all staff had a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment, no more than 30 days prior to hire, and before coming in contact with children.
Evidence:
1.Staff # 1 had a documented employment date of 08/01/2023 and the TB screen was not completed no more than 30 days prior to hire and before coming into contact with children. The TB screening was dated 08/03/2023. 2.Staff # 5 had a documented employment date of 08/14/2023 and the TB screen was not completed no more than 30 days prior to hire and before coming into contact with children. and the TB screen was dated 01/30/2022.
Plan of Correction:
In the future all TB screenings and Test will be completed per the standard.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-40-M
Description:
Based on observation of the posted list of allergies, the center failed to ensure that the list is dated.
Evidence:
The allergy lists posted in all the classrooms were not dated.
Plan of Correction:
All allergy postings will be dated every time it is updated.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-80-A
Description:
Based on review of the attendance and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that for each grouping of children, the center maintained a written record of daily attendance that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred.
Evidence:
1.On the day of the inspection at approximately 9:20 AM, the toddler class did not have the daily attendance completed for the six children present in that classroom. Staff # 6 confirmed the child # 2 was marked present on the attendance, child # 2 arrived at 10:40 AM.
Plan of Correction:
The center will ensure that each grouping of children will have a completed attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child as it occurs.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-340-D
Description:
Based on observation, staff record review, and interviews, the center failed to ensure that each grouping of children had a qualified program lead.
Evidence:
1.Staff #1 was observed working in the preschool room as a program leader on the day of the inspection. Staff # 1 stated he was the program lead. After review of Staff # 1 record, there was no documentation of the educational requirements for a program leader position.
Plan of Correction:
Center is working on obtaining and providing training for program leader.
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