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The Goddard School (East Gate)

Inspection · 2022-05-24

Date
2022-05-24
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 5/24/2022 from 10:00am to 1:15pm. At the time of entrance,105 children were in care with 21 staff members present. Children were observed doing the following: playing in centers, circle time discussion, computers, playing with playdough, bottle feeding in the infant classroom, playing on the floor with toys and sitting in a bouncy seat. The site was clean, organized and contained an abundant supply of developmentally appropriate materials. Interactions between the children and staff were positive. A selection of staff and children records, the physical space, emergency supplies, evacuation drills and attendance records were reviewed. Five medications 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 8VAC20-780-270-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 Penguin classroom, a soft blue step had 4 corners that were coming unsewn.
2. In the Astronauts classroom, a rug in the reading area was unraveling near the red box.
3. On the playground, 6 tricycles had rust on the frames.
4. On the basketball court, 2 squares tiles had small broken corners.
Plan of Correction: We will remove it today.
We will repair it by Friday.
We will have it repaired and send repair list by Friday.
We will replace the squares or order them by Friday.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-G
Based on observation, the center failed to clearly date and label food containers when food is brought from home.
Evidence:
1. Child A had 2 food items from home in the Penguin classroom refrigerator, but they were not labeled with the child's name and date.
Plan of Correction: We will remind staff to label and date food items if parents forget.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Based on review of a child's file, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.
Evidence:
1. Child #3's file listed the child had a food allergy, but the center did not have a written care plan for the child to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.
Plan of Correction: I will talk to the mom today to get a plan or change to a preference if it is not a diagnosed food allergy.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services