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The Goddard School- Herndon

Inspection · 2024-02-02

Date
2024-02-02
Complaint Related
Yes
Licensing Inspector
Lauren Captain
(571) 835-0599
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code

Inspector Notes

Conducted an unannounced complaint investigation at 9:25am into the care of children. Interviews conducted, observations made and records reviewed. There was insufficient evidence to support the allegations made however, there was one are area of non-compliance not reported but found, and another non-compliance not related to the investigation found. Questions about this inspection may be directed to pamela.sneed@doe.virginia.gov

Note: The licensee should submit the plan of corrections within 5 business days of receipt of this report for the plans to be included in the report and posted on the VDOE website.

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-240-C
Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, the center failed to ensure that staff received sufficient training on their job responsibilities to meet the needs of a child with special needs. Evidence: There was no documentation of training specific to Child #4's developmental needs and staff reported that they did not receive training that would have helped them to meet the needs of the child.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on records reviewed, 3 of 4 staff records did not include required documentation.

Evidence:

1. Staff #6-There was no documentation of completed reference checks. Date of hired was October 2023.
2. Staff #7-There was no documentation of completed reference checks. Date of hired was January 2024.
3. Staff #8-There was no documentation of completed reference checks. Date of hired was January 2024.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.