The Goddard School Falls Church

8VAC20-780-130-E

“The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. The center did not updated additional immunizations records for Child # 6 every 6 months. The last dated immunization record is dated 7/16/2025. The center is 2 months out of compliance.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“The operational responsibilities of activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with the center's own policies and procedures. The center's policy states that ?As children leave the classroom with their teachers, threshold counts and name-to-face checks are conducted to ensure that all children are accounted for with the group.? The policy also states "Once the class has reached the final destination, a name-to-face check occurs. The teacher matches the name on the attendance record with the face of the child as he/she crosses the final threshold." At approximately 4:30pm On October 9 2025, Staff #1 did not complete a name to face check at the threshold entrance of the classroom and at the threshold entrance of the playground. Child #1 (age 23 months) was left in the classroom while Staff #1 and Staff #2 took the classroom outside. Child #1 was found by their parent in the restroom within the classroom, on a stool, at the sink with the water running approximate 6 to 8 minutes after the classroom entered the playground.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On Oct 9 2025, Child #1(age 23 months) was left in a classroom unsupervised for approx. 6-8 minutes. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were unaware that Child #1 was missing..”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On October 9 2025, Child #1 (age 23 months) was not within sight and sound supervision for approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Child #1 was located by their parent in the classroom's bathroom. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were not aware that Child #1 was missing from the class.”

8VAC20-780-560-F-4 Complaint related: Yes

“Children three years of age or younger may not be offered foods that are considered to be potential choking hazards. During a classroom event on February 14 2025, Child #2, age 2 years 11 months, and Child #5, age 2 years and 11 months, were served whole grapes. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics whole grapes are considered to be potential choking hazards.”

8VAC20-780-560-F-4 Complaint related: Yes

“Children three years of age or younger may not be offered foods that are considered to be potential choking hazards. During a classroom event on February 14 2025, Child #2, age 2 years 11 months, and Child #5, age 2 years and 11 months, were served whole grapes. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics whole grapes are considered to be potential choking hazards.”

8VAC20-780-560-F-4 Complaint related: Yes

“Children three years of age or younger may not be offered foods that are considered to be potential choking hazards. During a classroom event on February 14 2025, Child #2, age 2 years 11 months, and Child #5, age 2 years and 11 months, were served whole grapes. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics whole grapes are considered to be potential choking hazards.”