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The Goddard School of Alexandria

Inspection · 2022-05-16

Date
2022-05-16
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Leslie Perez
(703) 537-6013
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 10:45am-1:10pm. There were 113 children (Infants?5 years-old) directly supervised by 28 staff. The physical plant, 4 staff records, 5 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, reading books, participating in circle time, playing with Play-doh, and playing on the playground. There was an adequate supply of materials for the children. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified on the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Maria Soto at maria.soto@doe.virginia.gov or (571) 835-5058.

Maria R. Soto
Licensing Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education

Violations

4
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-2
Based on record review, the center did not obtain Fingerprint search results prior to employment for two staff members.

Evidence:
Staff #3's record contains Fingerprint search results that were obtained on 3/3/2022, the staff member was hired on 2/15/2022.
Staff #4's record contains Fingerprint results that were obtained on 3/31/2022, the staff member was hired on 3/7/2022.
Plan of Correction: No staff member will start work until fingerprints are received.
Standard 22.1-289.058
Based on observation and interview, the center was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector during the inspection.

Evidence:
The center was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector.
Plan of Correction: It has been purchased and installed.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A-1
Based on record review, documentation of tuberculosis (TB) screening was not submitted at the time of employment.

Evidence:
1. The records for Staff #1 and Staff #2 (DOH:5/9/2022) contain TB screening documentation that was completed on 5/16/2022.
2. Staff #3's record (DOH: 2/15/2022) contains TB screening documentation that was completed on 3/25/2022.
Plan of Correction: We will ensure staff completes TB screenings/tests prior to their first day of employment.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A-2
Based on record review, tuberculosis screening documentation reviewed was not completed within 30 calendar days of the date of employments for one staff member.

Evidence:
Staff #4's record contains TB screening documentation that was completed on 10/30/2021.
Plan of Correction: Staff will complete a new TB screening/test.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services