Astar Explorer Stem Academy
11750 Fair Oaks Mall Ste.J201
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 677-7008
Current Inspector: Kara Vaughan (703) 537-6241
Inspection Date: Feb. 13, 2023
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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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
- Comments:
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A complaint inspection was conducted on February 13, 2023 in response to a complaint received by the Fairfax Licensing Office regarding behavioral guidance and staff training.
The inspection included classroom observations, interviews with staff, an inspection of the physical plant, and documentation review.
A preponderance of evidence for the complaint addressing the aspects staff training was found, and therefore the complaint is deemed to be valid. All violations related to both the complaint and other non-compliance can be found on the the violation notice.
Questions regarding this inspection can be directed to Kara Wright at kara.vaughan@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-B Complaint related: No Description: Based on record review, one employee did not complete a sworn statement or affirmation by the first date of employment.
Evidence:
Staff 1's record did not contain a sworn statement or affirmation.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-130-A Complaint related: No Description: Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.
Evidence:
Child 2's record did not contain documentation of immunizations.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Complaint related: No Description: Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information.
Evidence:
1. Child 1's record did not contain: the name, address, and phone number of one of the child's parents; the place and contact information for either parent's place of employment; documentation of the child's age and identity.
2. Child 2's record did not contain: child's date of enrollment; documentation of the child's age and identity.
3. Child 3's record did not contain the place and contact information for the listed mother's place of employment.
4. Child 4's record did not contain the address for one of the listed emergency contacts.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Complaint related: No Description: Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information.
Evidence:
1. Child 1's record did not contain: the name, address, and phone number of one of the child's parents; the place and contact information for either parent's place of employment; documentation of the child's age and identity.
2. Child 2's record did not contain: child's date of enrollment; documentation of the child's age and identity.
3. Child 3's record did not contain the place and contact information for the listed mother's place of employment.
4. Child 4's record did not contain the address for one of the listed emergency contacts.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Complaint related: No Description: Based on record review, staff records did not contain all required information.
Evidence:
Staff 1's record did not contain: all required background checks; the results of two or more reference checks; the employee's date of hire; date of separation from employment.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-B Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on record review, staff did not complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.
Evidence:
The orientation documentation for Staff 1 does not have a staff signature of completion.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-B Complaint related: No Description: Based on observation, On the date of inspection during the center's hours of operation, there was not one adult on the premises in charge of the administration of the center.
Evidence:
On the date of inspection there was only one staff member present in the role of supervising children. There was not an additional staff member present to manage the administration of the center.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: No Description: Based on observation, children under the age of 10 years of age were not within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.
Evidence:
1. The only staff member present on the date of inspection left the classroom where children were eating lunch to attend to administrative tasks of the center from approximately 11:19 am - 11:21 am.
2. During the inspection interviews and photos were reviewed which document one of the children present in the unattended room has a behavioral history of jumping off of tables.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-G Complaint related: No Description: Based on observation, food brought from home was not labeled with all required information.
Evidence:
Children's lunches were not labeled with the children's name or the date.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-820-120-E-2 Complaint related: No Description: Based on observation, the findings of the most recent inspection were not posted in a visible place.
Evidence:
The findings from the most recent inspection were observed taped to thte far side of a filing cabinet behind the front desk.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
