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The Goddard School at Walton Park

Inspection · 2022-10-25

Date
2022-10-25
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Susan Ellington-Sconiers
(804) 588-2368
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.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Inspector Notes

A renewal inspection was initiated on October 25, 2022 at approximately 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. There were 122 children present, with 25 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 1o child records, 9 staff records and one board member record were reviewed. The provider stated that transportation is provided and the vehicle and transportation documents were reviewed. Medication is administered, and medication, authorization forms and allergy plans 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.

Heather Dapper
Licensing Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
Phone# (804) 625-2304
heather.dapper@doe.virginia.gov

Violations

5
Standard 8VAC20-780-130-E
Based on a review of children's records, the provider did not ensure each record contained additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years.

Evidence:
1. The record for child #2, (start date: 1/03/22) had one immunization record documented on
11/17/21. Upon enrollment child #2, was under two years of age and no additional immunizations were obtained.
2. The record for child #9, (start date:3/01/22) had two immunization records documented on
2/28/22 and 3/16/22. Child #9, is under two years of age and no additional immunizations were obtained.
Plan of Correction: We will continue to ask parents to provide updated records after each pediatrician visit.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Based on review of records and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening (TB) at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children.

Evidence:
1. The record for staff #1 (employed: 6/06/22) did not have documentation of the TB screening or test prior to hire. Staff #1 had a TB screening/test on 6/15/22.
2. A member of management confirmed that the screening was not complete prior to tome of employment and prior to coming in contact with children.
Plan of Correction: All new employees will be given TB forms prior to their first day,
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-C
Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that subsequent communicable tuberculosis (TB) screenings were conducted at least every two years from the date of the initial screening.

Evidence:
1. The records for staff #2 (date of last TB 2/18/20), staff # 3 (date of last TB 2/18/20), staff #4 (date of last TB 4/05/19) had a TB screening dated 6/15/22.
2. The record for staff #9, (date of last TB 12/09/20) had a TB screening dated 1/13/22.
TB screening / test shall be completed at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing.
Plan of Correction: Plan was created to prevent a delay in TB test / screenings.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, the center did not ensure all areas and equipment were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.

Evidence:
1. In room #11, there were multiple plastic bags in an opened container under a crib. Plastic bags present a suffocation hazard to the children in care.
2. In room #11, there was a dry erase marker and eraser within reach of children.
Plan of Correction: Items were removed immediately and place in a locked closet.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-P
Based on a review of the facility's injury reports, all required information was not documented.

Evidence:
Injury reports for the month of September and October 2022 were reviewed; 10 injury reports did not have any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury and seven injury reports did not have the time of parent notification or the date of parent notification.
Plan of Correction: Provide a clear plan of action going forward & ensure parents write the date when they sign.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services