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The Goddard School

Inspection · 2023-12-07

Date
2023-12-07
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.
8VAC20-780 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
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted with the director from 9:35 am to 12 noon. There were 57 children present with 13 staff supervising. The ages of the children ranged from 6 months to 5 years. During the walkthrough the Licensing Inspector was able to observe handwashing, snack time which consisted of cheese, crackers and water, outside play and the children in the 3 year old room discussing holiday ornament ideas.
Six staff and children's files were reviewed as well as medications for four children. Four allergy care plans were reviewed during this inspection as well as a sample size of documentation for 6 injuries. The center's most recent health inspection was dated 10/16/23 and the fire inspection was dated 9/18/23. The areas of non compliance are outlined on the violation notice.

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-D
Based on a review of the escape drill log and interview, it was determined that the center did not implement monthly practice evacuation drills.
Evidence:
There was no escape drill for July 2023.
Plan of Correction: We will make sure to conduct and document monthly escape drills.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-P
Based on a review of the injury form, it was determined that the form did not contain and area titled, "ways to prevent recurrence" which is a requirement for each form.
Plan of Correction: We will make sure we add "ways to prevent recurrence" to our injury forms.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services