The Goddard School (Hanover Co)

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. The records for staff # 8, #9, and #10, did not contain documentation of the completed course.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #6, who has been actively working at the center for the past 6 months, did not have any complete reference verifications on file.”

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization record for child #2 was not dated.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Staff shall complete orientation prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. 1. The record for staff #1, did not contain documentation of orientation training. Staff # 1 has been employed for four months. 2. The record for staff #3, did not contain documentation of orientation training. Staff #3 has been employed and working with children for more than two weeks. 3. The record for staff #7, did not contain documentation of orientation training. Staff #7 has been employed for six months. 4. The record for staff # 9, did not contain documentation of orientation training. Staff #9 has been employed for four months.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In the Gazelles classroom, there was one bottle of sanitizing spray with a warning label, ?Keep out of reach of children? stored over a sink accessible to children. In the bathroom located in the Flamingos classroom, there was an unlocked cabinet over the sink with a can of Lysol Disinfectant spray and a can of Febreze Air Freshener with a warning label, ?Keep out of reach of children? stored.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Areas of chipped and/or peeling paint were observed in the school age building, many of which were within reach of the children in care.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to obtain a tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: The record of Staff #6 (DOH 08/24/2016) did not contain an updated tuberculosis screening. The tuberculosis documentation in the record was dated 09/29/2022.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that all employees shall undergo background checks every five years. Evidence: The record for staff #6 contained a central registry background check dated 08/03/2018. Staff #6 should have completed a central background check on or before 08/03/2023.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on a review of ten (10) staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that sworn statements was updated every five years for 2 staff. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 contained a sworn statement that was completed on 3/11/2018. The sworn statement for staff #1 should have been updated on or before 3/11/2023. 2. The record for staff #2 contained a sworn statement that was completed on 4/16/2018. The sworn statement for staff #2 should have been updated on or before 4/16/2023. 3. Staff #1 verified that an updated sworn statement had not been completed for staff #1 and staff #2.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody. Evidence: 1. Child #3 (date of enrollment 4/1/2024) did not have the parent’s work number listed in the child’s record. 2. Child #4 (date of enrollment 2/1/2024) did not have the parent’s work number listed in the child’s record. 3. Child #6 (date of enrollment 3/1/2024) did not have the parent’s work number listed in the child’s record. 4. Child #12 (date of enrollment 6/3/2024) did not have the parent’s work number listed int the child’s record. 5. Child #13 (date of enrollment 6/20/2022) did not have the parent’s work number listed in the child’s record.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“(Repeat Violation) Based on observation and staff interviews, the center failed to maintain areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The vinyl on a red child size chair and sofa in the Rhino’s classroom was torn on the seat of the chair and sofa exposing the cushion and webbing. 2. Staff stated that they were not aware that the child size sofa and chair was torn.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“(Repeat Violation) Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children Evidence: There were containers of diaper rash cream stored in an unlocked cabinet in the elephants classroom accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“(Repeat Violation) Based on observation, the center did not ensure children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting. Evidence: In the infant classroom staff was observed conducting a diaper change and the child’s hands were not washed after diaper change. After the diaper change, staff handed the child to another staff member in the classroom.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on record review, the center did not ensure injury reports contained all required information. Evidence: 2 out of 5 injury reports reviewed, did not contain documentation of how and when the parent was notified.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on record review and interview with staff, the center did not ensure an annual approval from health department was completed. Evidence: The most recent annual health inspection was dated 7/11/2022. Staff confirmed that an updated health inspection had not been completed.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation - Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: The gym had torn soft blocks and playmats exposing the inside materials, presenting a choking hazard.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on observation and interviews, the center did not ensure to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: 1. In the Flamingo’s classroom there were red octagon allergy tags with the child’s name and allergy visible and not kept confidential. 2. In the Infant II classroom, there were red octagon allergy tags with the child’s name and allergy visible and not kept confidential.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observations, the center failed to ensure children's hands are washed with soap and running water after diapering. Evidence: 1. In the Zebra’s, staff A did not wash an infant’s hands after diapering.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin. Evidence: 1. The red chair in the older 3 and 4?s classroom fabric was torn (approximately 3 1/2 inches long) and the inside filling/ material was exposed. 2. Two red poles at the corner of the play equipment on the 2nd playground has broken edges. The broken edges create a scratching hazard.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on a review of documentation and interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the annual approval from the health department is provided. Evidence: 1. The most recent annual health inspection available for viewing during the inspection was dated 10/5/2020. 2. The director confirmed that the center has not had a health inspection due to the change in management and COVID.”

8VAC20-780-440-G

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that cribs are used for children under 12 months of age and for children over 12 months of age who are not developmentally ready to sleep on a cot or mat. Evidence: 1 - Child 1 was observed sleeping on mat during the inspection. However, child 1 is 11 months old and therefore should be sleeping in a crib.”