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Appomattox, VA 24522 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Aslan Castle ELC #2 is a licensed child care center in Appomattox, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 104 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 104 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Aslan Castle ELC #2 has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 10 rules in all
For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“Disposable diapers are to be disposed of in a storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff's hand nor the soiled diaper touches the exterior surface of the storage system. The trash can used to dispose of diapers in the Infant room had a swing lid that had to be pushed manually.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff 4 (employed over 90 days) has not completed this course(s).”
8VAC20-780-320-B
“Each restroom area provided for children shall have sinks located near the toilets and that are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The water in Room 1 sink measured 122 degrees Fahrenheit.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. The immunization in the record of Child 1 was dated five days after attendance.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff 1 was dated one day after their first day of employment.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A spray bottle labeled ?bleach/water? was located in an unlocked storage contain on the wall in the Infant Safari room. In the 2-year-old room, a can of disinfectant spray, disinfectant wipes and glass cleaner were unlocked on top of a shelf in the bathroom.”
8VAC20-780-530-A
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. On 08/21/2025 from approximately 8:00 a.m-8:30 a.m. Staff 5, who was not certified in CPR or first aid, was the only staff in the classroom/area with children.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A spray bottle labeled ?bleach/water? was located in an unlocked storage contain on the wall in the Infant Safari room. In the 2-year-old room, a can of disinfectant spray, disinfectant wipes and glass cleaner were unlocked on top of a shelf in the bathroom.”
8VAC20-780-530-A
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. On 08/21/2025 from approximately 8:00 a.m-8:30 a.m. Staff 5, who was not certified in CPR or first aid, was the only staff in the classroom/area with children.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting, or any contact with blood, feces or urine. In the Infant Safari room, a child was observed being returned to group care after a diaper change without their hands being washed.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Staff shall 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. Staff 1 completed orientation training 4 days late, Staff 2 completed orientation training 16 days late, Staff 3 completed orientation training 16 days late, and Staff 4 completed orientation training 9 days late.”
22.1-289.036-B-3
“Every applicant for licensure shall authorize the child day center to obtain a copy of the results search of the central registry for any founded complaint of child abuse and neglect. There was no search of the central registry of child abuse and neglect for agent/applicant 1 available at the time of inspection.”
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FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
104, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 424-0704 to ask.
(434) 424-0704.
308 Founders Lane, Appomattox, VA 24522. The nearest other daycare we list is Bible Baptist Church, 0.3 miles away.