VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Aspire! Afterschool Learning
3500 South 23rd Street
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 379-6488

Current Inspector: Ann Dramstad (703) 314-0860

Inspection Date: Nov. 30, 2023

Complaint Related: 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

Comments:

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:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	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
Description:	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.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	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
Description:	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
Description:	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
Description:	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
Description:	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.