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The Goddard School

Inspection · 2023-09-26

Date
2023-09-26
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 9/26/2023 at 1:40pm. There were 65 (Infants to 5yrs) directly supervised by 10 staff. The physical plant, 3 staff records, 5 children?s records, reviewed 4 children's medications and medication authorization records, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed napping and interacting with staff. 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

4
Standard 8VAC20-780-140-A
Based on review, the facility did not ensure that each child had documentation of a physical exam prior to or with 30 days of the first day of care.
Evidence: reviewed 5 children's records and found that Child 3 did not have documentation of a physical examination.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place, using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1) observed sensory bottles, in the Get Set classroom, with "glittery" liquid inside, with lids that are not sealed, making the contents accessible to children.
2) observed in the Get Set room, bleach water in an unlocked cabinet.
3) observed in the multipurpose room, a spray bottle with soap water on top of the children's cubbies.
4) observed in the Preschool 2 room, soap water spray bottle accessible to children, on the floor, in an unlocked cabinet.
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 must be appropriate for the size of the child using it.
Evidence: observed a sensory bottle, in the Get Set room, that was not sealed shut, with small plastic shapes and jewels accessible to children under 3 years of age.
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 with the required minimum information.
Evidence: reviewed 5 children's records and found the following:
1) Child 3 and 4 did not have a second emergency contact.
2) Child 5 did not have addresses for either emergency contact.
3) Child 4 and 5 did not have documentation of work information for either parents.
4) Child 4 and 5 did not have documentation of parent's annual review of emergency information.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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