VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Aslan Castle ELC
2919 Confederate Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 239-5407

Current Inspector: Tara K Martin (804) 588-2371

Inspection Date: July 14, 2025

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 20 Access to minor?s record 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was initiated and completed on 07/14/2025. The on-site inspection began at 9:30 a.m. and ended at 1:00 p.m. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 56 children present and 10 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records, 5 staff records, and 2 agent/applicants on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, observations, and measurements. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff 1 TB was dated three months prior to date of employment and Staff 4 TB was dated two months prior to date of employment.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will obtain current documentation moving forward
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. 1.In the ?kitchen? area of the Treasure Cove room there was a table with chipped and splintered wood on the top. Children were observed using this table during play. 2.The landscaping fabric on the big playground was exposed in several areas creating a tripping hazard.
Plan of Correction:	The table was removed during the inspection and the landscaping fabric will be removed.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-B-1
Description:	The required ratio for children Birth to 16 months is one staff per 4 children. There was one staff member and one volunteer in the Safari room with 7 children (ages 2 months to 12 months) for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Volunteers do not count in the ratio.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will ensure staff are in place to meet the required ratio or ensure all volunteers have the required documents.