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: March 7, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- 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
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Technical Assistance:
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Staff purses should be stored in areas out of reach of children. If they contain medication or potentially hazardous materials they should be locked.
References taken over the phone need to include: the dates of contact; names of persons contacted; the firms contacted; results of the reference; and the signature of the person making the call.
Currently the acting program director is also acting as the lead teacher. Discussed that a lead teacher is in each grouping of children with the exception of the first and last hour of the day.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today at 11:00am. There was 1 child directly supervised by 1 staff. The physical plant, 2 staff records, 1 child?s records, medications, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. The child was observed playing with toys and books. There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for the children in care. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Kara Vaughan at kara.vaughan@doe.virginia.gov or 703-537-6241.
Please submit your plan of correction within five business days in order for it to be included on the public website.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.011-F Description: REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on observation, the findings of the most recent licensing inspection were not posted in a conspicuous place.
Evidence:
The acknowledgement form from the most recent licensing inspection was taped to the far side of a filing cabinet located behind the administrative desk. It was not visible to the public.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-L Description: Based on observation, medication was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1. A bottle of acetaminophen a bottle of naproxen, cream antihistamine, and antibiotic cream were observed in an unlocked first aid kit.
2. Two epinephrine auto injector pens were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the administrative desk.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-P Description: Based on a review of medication, medication was kept by the center for more than 14 days after the medication authorization form had expired.
Evidence:
On the date of inspection, an epinephrine auto injector was on site. The authorization for the medication expired at the end of the 20022-2023 Fairfax County Public Schools school year.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-540-C Description: Based on a review of the first aid kit, the first aid kit did not contain all required items.
Evidence:
The first aid kit did not contain two triangular bandages, or tweezers.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-E Description: Based on record review, a shelter in place procedures were not practiced at least twice per year.
Evidence:
There was no documentation that shelter in place procedures had bee practiced in the previous twelve months.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-F Description: Based on record review, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually.
Evidence:
There was no documentation that a lockdown drill had been conducted within the previous twelve month.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.
