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The Goddard School

Inspection · 2022-04-13

Date
2022-04-13
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Diana DeSilva
(571) 596-3656
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)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 4/13/2022. At the time of entrance, 112 children were in care with 26 staff members present. Children were observed in circle time, eating snack, playing outside, washing hands, playing with balls and hoops in fitness class and preparing to paint a magic egg. The site was organized and contained developmentally appropriate materials. Interactions between the children and staff were positive. A selection of staff and children records, the physical space, evacuation drills, attendance records and medications and allergy action plans were reviewed. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the violation notice. Please contact me if you have any questions at Stacy.Doyle@doe.virginia.gov or 571-835-0386.

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Based on review of five staff records and interview, the center did not obtain a central registry finding within 30 days of employment of three staff members.
Evidence:
1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 1/17/2022) did not have the central registry finding during the inspection. Staff #6 stated it was sent, but did not receive the results.
2. Staff #2 (Date of hire 2/15/2022) did not have the central registry finding during the inspection. Staff #6 stated it was sent, but did not receive the results.
3. Staff #3 (Date of hire 2/09/2022) did not have the central registry finding during the inspection. Staff #6 stated it was sent, but did not receive the results.
Plan of Correction: Reach out to check on status of checks. If not received, will resubmit. Send Copies to inspector and send approval to inspector once received.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. In the Raccoon classroom, the blue soft steps had small holes on the surface.
2. On the preschool playground, there were 12 large cracks in the poured in place playground surface near the slides and equipment. On the toddler playground, there were 4 small cracks in the poured in place playground surface.
Plan of Correction: 1. Order/repair child climbes. 2. Playground will be repaired where cracks are.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-B
Based on observation, the center's diaper surface did not meet all requirements.
Evidence:
1. In the Bunnies classroom, the diaper changing pad had 3 small holes and was not nonabsorbent.
Plan of Correction: Order new diaper changing pad to replace.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services