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The Goddard School of Alexandria

Inspection · 2023-06-06

Date
2023-06-06
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 renewal inspection was conducted today from 12:00pm-2:15pm. There were 128 children (infants-5yrs.) directly supervised by 28 staff. The physical plant, 5 staff records, 5 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, napping, playing outside, and eating lunch. There was an abundant supply of 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.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
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.

Violations

3
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-4
Based on record review, the center did not obtain an out-of-state criminal background check for an employee who has resided outside the state of Virginia withing the preceding 5 years, prior to their first day of employment.

Evidence:
Staff #4's (DOH: 5/15/2023) record did not include a out-of-state criminal record check.
Plan of Correction: Out-of-state has been conducted.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
Based on observation and interview, the center did not maintain a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions.

Evidence:
The allergy list did not include a child currently attending the program that has a dietary restriction. The child's record confirmed that they have an intolerance to dairy products and soy products.
Plan of Correction: Child has been added to the list.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on record review, the center did not have documentation to verify that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.

Evidence:
1.Staff #1 and Staff #5's records did not contain documentation that two or more references were checked before employment.
2. Staff #4's record was missing one of two required references.
Plan of Correction: References have been completed.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services