The Goddard School

8VAC20-780-420-E-3

“The center is required to obtain annual parent confirmation that the required information on the child's record is up to date. Child #1's last annual update of their record was outdated by 1 year and 11 months.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated. Three children's food containers in the Ponies room were not dated.”

8VAC20-780-420-E-3

“The center is required to obtain annual parent confirmation that the required information on the child's record is up to date. Child #1's last annual update of their record was outdated by 1 year and 11 months.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated. Three children's food containers in the Ponies room were not dated.”

8VAC20-780-420-E-3

“The center is required to obtain annual parent confirmation that the required information on the child's record is up to date. Child #1's last annual update of their record was outdated by 1 year and 11 months.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated. Three children's food containers in the Ponies room were not dated.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on observation of the center's video recordings and staff interviews, the center did not ensure that all children under 10 years of age were always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. On 06/13/2024, at approximately 8:50am (video time stamp), 3 children (Aged: 2 years) opened the exit door in the room, left the fitness room unsupervised, and entered the enclosed outdoor playground. These 3 children were not within actual sight and sound supervision by Staff #1 and Staff #2 for approximately 1.5 minutes.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on observation of the center's video recordings and staff interviews, staff did not ensure care, protection and guidance while supervising children. Evidence: 1. On 06/13/2024, at approximately 8:50 a.m. (according to the video time stamp), Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not notice as 3 out of 9 children opened the door to the fitness room and exited unsupervised to the outdoor playground. 2. Staff #1 and Staff #2 confirmed they were unaware that the 3 children had left the room unsupervised until Staff #3 found the children alone. Staff #1 brought the children back to the fitness room. 3. Based on video footage, Staff #3 found the 3 children on the enclosed playground at approximately 8:52 a.m. (video time stamp). The children were left alone and unsupervised on the enclosed playground for approximately 1.5 minutes.”

8VAC20-780-510-P

“Based on review of medication, the center did not dispose of medication when an authorization for medication expired and the parent did not pick up the medication within 14 days or renew the authorization. Evidence: 1. One child had medication authorization forms that expired on 2/03/2024 and the parent did not pick the medication up within 14 days or renew the authorization and the center had the medications at the center.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of three staff records, the center did not have documentation of a tuberculosis screening that was completed within the last 30 calendar days at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 11/20/2023) had a tuberculosis screening or test dated 10/03/2022. 2. Staff #2 (Date of hire 12/01/2023) had a tuberculosis screening or test dated 7/14/2023.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, the center failed to cover all unused electrical outlets with protective covers. Evidence: 1. In the Ponies classroom, one unused outlet near the circle time carpet area was not covered.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place. Evidence: 1. In the Penguin classroom, a container of Clorox wipes were inside a high unlocked cabinet near the toilet. 2. In the Ponies classroom, a box of Borax laundry booster cleaner was on top of a shelf. A spray bottle of bleach water was hanging on a shelf by the sink. 3. In the Bear Cubs classroom, a spray bottle of bleach water was inside an unlocked cabinet.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, areas of the center inside and outside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Penguins classroom, paint was peeling near the back window and door (7 small areas approximately a inch long each. 2. The playground step had a rubber covering that was peeling on the 1st step approximately 12 inches long and on the 3rd step approximately 2 inches long.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Repeat Violation Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain the results of the criminal history record information check registry check from any state in which the individual had resided in the preceding five years prior to the first day of employment.. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 11/20/2023) had a criminal history record check from Massachusetts dated 11/27/2023 had was received after the hire date.”

8VAC20-780-510-P

“Based on review of medication, the center did not dispose of medication when an authorization for medication expired and the parent did not pick up the medication within 14 days or renew the authorization. Evidence: 1. One child had medication authorization forms that expired on 2/03/2024 and the parent did not pick the medication up within 14 days or renew the authorization and the center had the medications at the center.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of three staff records, the center did not have documentation of a tuberculosis screening that was completed within the last 30 calendar days at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 11/20/2023) had a tuberculosis screening or test dated 10/03/2022. 2. Staff #2 (Date of hire 12/01/2023) had a tuberculosis screening or test dated 7/14/2023.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, the center failed to cover all unused electrical outlets with protective covers. Evidence: 1. In the Ponies classroom, one unused outlet near the circle time carpet area was not covered.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place. Evidence: 1. In the Penguin classroom, a container of Clorox wipes were inside a high unlocked cabinet near the toilet. 2. In the Ponies classroom, a box of Borax laundry booster cleaner was on top of a shelf. A spray bottle of bleach water was hanging on a shelf by the sink. 3. In the Bear Cubs classroom, a spray bottle of bleach water was inside an unlocked cabinet.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, areas of the center inside and outside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Penguins classroom, paint was peeling near the back window and door (7 small areas approximately a inch long each. 2. The playground step had a rubber covering that was peeling on the 1st step approximately 12 inches long and on the 3rd step approximately 2 inches long.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Repeat Violation Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain the results of the criminal history record information check registry check from any state in which the individual had resided in the preceding five years prior to the first day of employment.. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 11/20/2023) had a criminal history record check from Massachusetts dated 11/27/2023 had was received after the hire date.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Based on review of a staff written statement and interview, a staff member used a forbidden action of striking two children in care. Evidence: 1. On 10/12/2023 at approximately 3:00pm, while the children were sitting at the table eating snack, Staff #1 ?smacked? Child #1 (14-month-old) on the side of his head by the ear when the child attempted to get up from their chair. When Child #2 (16-month-old) began to scoot his chair back to try and leave the table, Staff #1 stood behind the child, pushed him back into the table and ?smacked? Child #2 on the side of their head by the ear. 2. Child #1 was crying prior to the ?smack? and cried approximately 5 minutes longer after the "smack". When Child #2 was ?smacked?, his head was pushed to the side and he cried for approximately 2-3 minutes.?”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, areas of the center inside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Penguin classroom, the paint was chipping (small quarter size circle) to the right of the blue chairs. 2. In the Ducklings classroom, a mattress plastic cover had 3 rips/tears (2 were approximately a 1/2 inch long and 1 was approximately 3 inches long)”

8VAC20-780-240-E

“Based om review of staff records, staff did not complete orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care within 30 days of the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1(Date of hire 5/01/2023) completed the orientation training first aid and CPR on 6/08/2023. 2. Staff #2 (Date of hire 9/01/2023), Staff #3 (Date of hire 8/30/2023) and Staff #4 (Date of hire 8/15/2023) did not have documentation of completing orientation training in first aid and CPR.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, staff records did not include all required information. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 5/01/2023) did not have documentation that two references were checked before employment.”

8VAC20-780-50-A

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, children's records were not treated confidentially. Evidence: 1. In the Ponies classroom, the allergy list was inside a plastic slide cover attached to the outside of the cabinet and was not kept confidential.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain the results of the criminal history record information check or the Sex Offender registry check from any state in which the individual had resided in the preceding five years prior to the first day of employment and did not send or obtain the child abuse and neglect registry. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (Date of hire 8/15/2023) had the Sex Offender registry check completed on 8/28/2023 and was not completed prior to hire. 2. Staff #3's file (Date of hire 8/30/2023) did not have record of sending the Search of the Child Abuse and Neglect to California within 30 days and did not have the criminal history record for California or Alabama and it was not completed prior to hire. 3. Staff #2's file (Date of hire 9/10/2023) did not have record of sending the criminal history record for South Carolina and was not completed prior to hire.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place. Evidence: In the Bear Cubs classroom bathroom that children use, a bottle of bleach water was inside the (High) cabinet on the 3rd shelf and was not kept locked.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Repeat Violation Based on review of training, one staff did not complete the department's health and safety update course annually. Evidence: 1. Staff A completed the Health and Safety update training on 9/28/2022 and had not completed the 2023 health and safety update course annually.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Based on review of a staff written statement and interview, a staff member used a forbidden action of striking two children in care. Evidence: 1. On 10/12/2023 at approximately 3:00pm, while the children were sitting at the table eating snack, Staff #1 ?smacked? Child #1 (14-month-old) on the side of his head by the ear when the child attempted to get up from their chair. When Child #2 (16-month-old) began to scoot his chair back to try and leave the table, Staff #1 stood behind the child, pushed him back into the table and ?smacked? Child #2 on the side of their head by the ear. 2. Child #1 was crying prior to the ?smack? and cried approximately 5 minutes longer after the "smack". When Child #2 was ?smacked?, his head was pushed to the side and he cried for approximately 2-3 minutes.?”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, areas of the center inside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Penguin classroom, the paint was chipping (small quarter size circle) to the right of the blue chairs. 2. In the Ducklings classroom, a mattress plastic cover had 3 rips/tears (2 were approximately a 1/2 inch long and 1 was approximately 3 inches long)”

8VAC20-780-240-E

“Based om review of staff records, staff did not complete orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care within 30 days of the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1(Date of hire 5/01/2023) completed the orientation training first aid and CPR on 6/08/2023. 2. Staff #2 (Date of hire 9/01/2023), Staff #3 (Date of hire 8/30/2023) and Staff #4 (Date of hire 8/15/2023) did not have documentation of completing orientation training in first aid and CPR.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, staff records did not include all required information. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 5/01/2023) did not have documentation that two references were checked before employment.”

8VAC20-780-50-A

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, children's records were not treated confidentially. Evidence: 1. In the Ponies classroom, the allergy list was inside a plastic slide cover attached to the outside of the cabinet and was not kept confidential.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain the results of the criminal history record information check or the Sex Offender registry check from any state in which the individual had resided in the preceding five years prior to the first day of employment and did not send or obtain the child abuse and neglect registry. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (Date of hire 8/15/2023) had the Sex Offender registry check completed on 8/28/2023 and was not completed prior to hire. 2. Staff #3's file (Date of hire 8/30/2023) did not have record of sending the Search of the Child Abuse and Neglect to California within 30 days and did not have the criminal history record for California or Alabama and it was not completed prior to hire. 3. Staff #2's file (Date of hire 9/10/2023) did not have record of sending the criminal history record for South Carolina and was not completed prior to hire.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place. Evidence: In the Bear Cubs classroom bathroom that children use, a bottle of bleach water was inside the (High) cabinet on the 3rd shelf and was not kept locked.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Repeat Violation Based on review of training, one staff did not complete the department's health and safety update course annually. Evidence: 1. Staff A completed the Health and Safety update training on 9/28/2022 and had not completed the 2023 health and safety update course annually.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Based on review of a staff written statement and interview, a staff member used a forbidden action of striking two children in care. Evidence: 1. On 10/12/2023 at approximately 3:00pm, while the children were sitting at the table eating snack, Staff #1 ?smacked? Child #1 (14-month-old) on the side of his head by the ear when the child attempted to get up from their chair. When Child #2 (16-month-old) began to scoot his chair back to try and leave the table, Staff #1 stood behind the child, pushed him back into the table and ?smacked? Child #2 on the side of their head by the ear. 2. Child #1 was crying prior to the ?smack? and cried approximately 5 minutes longer after the "smack". When Child #2 was ?smacked?, his head was pushed to the side and he cried for approximately 2-3 minutes.?”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, areas of the center inside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Penguin classroom, the paint was chipping (small quarter size circle) to the right of the blue chairs. 2. In the Ducklings classroom, a mattress plastic cover had 3 rips/tears (2 were approximately a 1/2 inch long and 1 was approximately 3 inches long)”

8VAC20-780-240-E

“Based om review of staff records, staff did not complete orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care within 30 days of the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1(Date of hire 5/01/2023) completed the orientation training first aid and CPR on 6/08/2023. 2. Staff #2 (Date of hire 9/01/2023), Staff #3 (Date of hire 8/30/2023) and Staff #4 (Date of hire 8/15/2023) did not have documentation of completing orientation training in first aid and CPR.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, staff records did not include all required information. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 5/01/2023) did not have documentation that two references were checked before employment.”

8VAC20-780-50-A

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, children's records were not treated confidentially. Evidence: 1. In the Ponies classroom, the allergy list was inside a plastic slide cover attached to the outside of the cabinet and was not kept confidential.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain the results of the criminal history record information check or the Sex Offender registry check from any state in which the individual had resided in the preceding five years prior to the first day of employment and did not send or obtain the child abuse and neglect registry. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (Date of hire 8/15/2023) had the Sex Offender registry check completed on 8/28/2023 and was not completed prior to hire. 2. Staff #3's file (Date of hire 8/30/2023) did not have record of sending the Search of the Child Abuse and Neglect to California within 30 days and did not have the criminal history record for California or Alabama and it was not completed prior to hire. 3. Staff #2's file (Date of hire 9/10/2023) did not have record of sending the criminal history record for South Carolina and was not completed prior to hire.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place. Evidence: In the Bear Cubs classroom bathroom that children use, a bottle of bleach water was inside the (High) cabinet on the 3rd shelf and was not kept locked.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Repeat Violation Based on review of training, one staff did not complete the department's health and safety update course annually. Evidence: 1. Staff A completed the Health and Safety update training on 9/28/2022 and had not completed the 2023 health and safety update course annually.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on review of training, nine staff did not complete the department's health and safety update course annually. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 completed the preservice training on 2/19/2022 and had not completed the health and safety update course. 2. Staff #2 completed the last update training on 8/30/2019 and had not completed the health and safety update course this year. 3. Staff #3 completed the last update training on 3/10/2020 and had not completed the health and safety update course this year. 4. Staff #4 completed the preservice training on 12/28/2016 and had not completed the health and safety update course. 5. Staff #5 completed the preservice training on 9/26/2017 and had not completed the health and safety update course. 6. Staff #6 completed the preservice training on 2/16/2022 and had not completed the health and safety update course. 7. Staff #7 completed the preservice training on 6/02/2018 and had not completed the health and safety update course. 8. Staff #8 completed the preservice training on 9/28/2019 and had not completed the health and safety update course. 9. Staff #9 completed the preservice training on 7/02/2018 and had not completed the health and safety update course.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place. Evidence: 1. In the Ducklings class, a spray bottle of bleach water was on top of the counter near the sink and not locked. 2. In the Elephants class, a container of Lysol wipes, Lysol spray, air wick spray, poo pourri spray and Febreze spray were on a higher shelf in the classroom not locked.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas of the center inside and outside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Elephants classroom, the paint was chipping under the calendar on the wall. 2. In the Penguin classroom, the chair fabric was tearing/peeling near the arm rest. 3. On the playground, the brown border is bowing and creating a space under it in 3 separate areas.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on review of training, nine staff did not complete the department's health and safety update course annually. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 completed the preservice training on 2/19/2022 and had not completed the health and safety update course. 2. Staff #2 completed the last update training on 8/30/2019 and had not completed the health and safety update course this year. 3. Staff #3 completed the last update training on 3/10/2020 and had not completed the health and safety update course this year. 4. Staff #4 completed the preservice training on 12/28/2016 and had not completed the health and safety update course. 5. Staff #5 completed the preservice training on 9/26/2017 and had not completed the health and safety update course. 6. Staff #6 completed the preservice training on 2/16/2022 and had not completed the health and safety update course. 7. Staff #7 completed the preservice training on 6/02/2018 and had not completed the health and safety update course. 8. Staff #8 completed the preservice training on 9/28/2019 and had not completed the health and safety update course. 9. Staff #9 completed the preservice training on 7/02/2018 and had not completed the health and safety update course.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place. Evidence: 1. In the Ducklings class, a spray bottle of bleach water was on top of the counter near the sink and not locked. 2. In the Elephants class, a container of Lysol wipes, Lysol spray, air wick spray, poo pourri spray and Febreze spray were on a higher shelf in the classroom not locked.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas of the center inside and outside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Elephants classroom, the paint was chipping under the calendar on the wall. 2. In the Penguin classroom, the chair fabric was tearing/peeling near the arm rest. 3. On the playground, the brown border is bowing and creating a space under it in 3 separate areas.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation, food brought from home was not all clearly dated. Evidence: 1. In the Hippos classroom, five children had lunch boxes in their cubbies that were not dated with today's date.”

8VAC20-780-50-A

“Based on observation, children's records were not treated confidentially. Evidence: 1. In the Elephants classroom, the allergy list was in a sleeve on the bookshelf with confidential allergy information not covered and in view to others.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, equipment of the center were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Elephant classroom, a blue chair seat cushion had a hole in the fabric on the right side of the cushion. 2. In the Elephant classroom, two hooks were taped and protruding upwards on a shelf. 3. In the Bear Cubs classroom, a flue sofa had a hole in the fabric on the back of the cushion. 4. In the Bunnies classroom, three soft steps (yellow, green and purple) were coming apart at the seems/corners and creating small holes in the fabric.”

8VAC20-780-420-E-3

“Based on review of children's records, the center did not obtain at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Evidence: 1. Child #5 (start date 3/21/2021) did not have documentation that the parent confirmed the required information in the child's record was up to date. The last signature was listed 3/21/2021.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain the central registry findings within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (Date of hire 8/01/2022) did not have the central registry findings within 30 days of employment. The center had documentation that it was returned for revision.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on review, the center did not obtain a complete record for a staff member. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (Date of hire 8/01/2022) was listed as a teacher, but did not have documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education required by the job position.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on review of five staff records and interview, the center did not obtain a central registry finding within 30 days of employment of three staff members. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 1/17/2022) did not have the central registry finding during the inspection. Staff #6 stated it was sent, but did not receive the results. 2. Staff #2 (Date of hire 2/15/2022) did not have the central registry finding during the inspection. Staff #6 stated it was sent, but did not receive the results. 3. Staff #3 (Date of hire 2/09/2022) did not have the central registry finding during the inspection. Staff #6 stated it was sent, but did not receive the results.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the center's diaper surface did not meet all requirements. Evidence: 1. In the Bunnies classroom, the diaper changing pad had 3 small holes and was not nonabsorbent.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Raccoon classroom, the blue soft steps had small holes on the surface. 2. On the preschool playground, there were 12 large cracks in the poured in place playground surface near the slides and equipment. On the toddler playground, there were 4 small cracks in the poured in place playground surface.”