Virginia
Sign in
Back
The Goddard School

Inspection · 2022-09-01

Date
2022-09-01
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Cathy Aylor
(540) 222-6352
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 9/1/22 from 12:20pm to 2pm. There were 73 Infants to School-Agers directly supervised by 13 staff. The physical plant, 3 staff records, 5 children?s records, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, listening to stories, playing outside, eating lunch, and preparing for and taking naps. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was a sufficient supply of books, toys, and materials for the children. There was an adequate number of staff with current certification in MAT, CPR and First Aid, as well as DHO training. Staff-to-child ratios were in compliance. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in this report. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector. Keesha Minor (keesha.minor@doe.virginia.gov) or 540-340-2672.

Violations

5
Standard 8VAC20-780-140-A
Based on review, the facility did not ensure that each child has documentation of a physical exanimation by or under the direction of a physician.
Evidence: reviewed 5 children's records and found that Child 4 did not have documentation of a physical exam and has been in care for more than 30 days.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that electrical outlets had protective covers.
Evidence: observed in the Pre-K One room, a powerstrip, accessible to children, with uncovered outlets.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-430-A
Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that materials shall be of an appropriate size for the child using it.
Evidence: observed that the facility had jars with lids easily removed, with small sensory objects inside, i.e. small bells. All of the items in the jars were small and posed a choking hazard to infants.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-520-D
Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that if insect repellent is used, that the listed requirements were met.
Evidence: observed a bottle of insect repellant in a cubby, and accessible to the children in the classroom, and not labeled.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on review, the facility did not ensure that children's records were maintained and contained the minimum required information.
Evidence: reviewed 5 children's records and found the following:
1) Child 1 did not have documentation of proof of identification,
2) Child 2 did not have documentation of addresses for their emergency contacts,
3) Child 1, 3 and 5 did not have documentation of the parent's annual review of the child's record.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services