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The Goddard School at Short Pump

Inspection · 2023-05-11

Date
2023-05-11
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Sharon Curlee
(804) 840-8312
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minors records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education

Inspector Notes

An unannounced renewal inspection was initiated and concluded on 5/11/2023. The inspector was on site from approximately 8:39 am-11:55 am. There were 108 children present, ranging in ages from 6 months to 6 years, with 25 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies, nutrition and background checks. A total of 10 child records and 10 staff records were reviewed.

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 complete the plan of correction and date to be corrected for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to me within 5 business days from today. You will need to specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Just writing the word corrected is not acceptable. Your plan of correction must contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventative measures. Please do not use staff names; list staff by positions only.

Violations

3
Standard 22.1-289.036-A
Based on a review of officer records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a repeat central registry finding for two (2) officers of the LLC every five (5) years as required.

Evidence:
1. The record of officer #1 contained a central registry finding dated 3/28/18.
2. The record of officer #2 contained a central registry finding dated 11/28/2017.
3. Administration acknowledged that they had not obtained the repeat central registry finding for the officers.
Plan of Correction: The central registry search was submitted. The school owner will be added to the existing spreadsheet of staff file document expiration dates to ensure this does not happen going forward.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevented access by children.

Evidence:
1. In a toddler classroom (ages 18-24 months) a cannister of Clorox wipes was observed in an unlocked cabinet. The wipes contained the warnings hazard and caution to humans and domestic animals. In a preschool classroom (ages three-fours) a spray bottle of bleach water was observed.
2. Administration acknowledged that the cleaners were not locked.
Plan of Correction: Staff will be trained on proper storage of hazardous substances both in writing and during our next staff meeting. Additional classroom checks will be done to ensure that this policy is being followed in each classroom.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-F
Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Evidence:
1. A snack calendar was reviewed on 5/11/2023. The menu listed am and pm snacks for the month of May. During the week labeled, 5/1-5/5, five (5) of the snacks did not contain two (2) components. Snacks are required to contain two (2) of five (5) components. The components are milk, meat/meat alternatives, vegetables, fruits, and grains.
2. Administration acknowledged that the snacks did not meet the requirements.
Plan of Correction: The snack menu will be updated to reflect a two-part snack on all five days of the week.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services