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The Goddard School

Inspection · 2023-01-26

Date
2023-01-26
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Cindy Horne
(804) 297-4469
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 1/26/2023 at 12:20pm. There were 110 (Infants to 5yrs) directly supervised by 21 staff. The physical plant, 5 staff records, 5 children?s records, children's medications and medication authorization records, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed 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

4
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence: observed peeling paint and a hole in the wall in Pre-K 2 classroom.
Plan of Correction: Maintenance was contacted and will be corrected by the end of February.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, the facility did not have hazardous substances kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence: observed int he toddler classroom, a cabinet with Woolite carpet cleaner and rubbing alcohol in an unlocked cabinet.
Plan of Correction: Corrected at the time of the inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-L
Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that medication was kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence: observed a container of COLD EASE an NSAID in an unlocked cabinet in the Toddler classroom.
Plan of Correction: Corrected at the time of the inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on review, the facility did not ensure that children's records were maintained with the required annual parental updates.
Evidence: reviewed 5 children's records and found that Child 1 and 3 did not have documentation of annual parental updates.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services