The Goddard School of Fairfax

8VAC20-780-380-A-1 Complaint related: No

“Based on staff statements and observation of afternoon programming, outdoor activity was not provided. Evidence: 1. On the afternoon of 04/29/2024, the children were not provided outdoor activity. 2. Staff #1 stated that the week of 04/22/2024, the children were not provided outdoor activities due to the center's own staffing requirements.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on child record review, documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years was not obtained. Evidence: 1.Child # 3 is under the age of 2 years. 2.The most recent immunizations were dated 02/14/2023.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on child record review, 2 out of 5 records reviewed were incomplete. Evidence: 1.Child #4?s file was missing 1 emergency contact name, address and phone number. 2.Child #2?s file was missing the address for one emergency contact.”

8VAC20-780-245-M

“Based on staff record review, documentation of training was not kept by the center in a manner that included the training delivery method; the entity or individual providing the training and the number of training hours or credit hours received. Evidence: The documentation of training for Staff # 3, 4 and 5 did not consistently include the length of the training, the individual providing the training and the delivery method.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas of the center were not maintained in a clean and safe condition. Evidence: 1.The corner of the half wall located by the exterior window in the Red Panda room had chipped paint exposing a sharp metal corner presenting a hazard to children in care. 2. The diaper changing tables located in the Saola and Rhino rooms were observed dirty with accumulated debris on the side edge between absorbent surface and side of the table.”

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Based on observation and staff statements, cots were not identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: Cots found in the Soala classroom were not identified for use for several children. The lead teacher in the Saola classroom stated they were unable to identify cots for specific children because the labels with child names had either peeled or fallen off.”

8VAC20-780-560-F-4

“Based on observation, children three years of age or younger were offered foods that are considered to be potential choking hazards. Evidence: 1) Children in the Saola classroom were observed eating whole bananas broken in half. 2) Children in the Rhinos classroom were served and observed eating uncooked baby carrots, whole bananas broken in half, full chicken strips, and full hamburgers.”

8VAC20-780-560-N

“Based on observation, food was not stored in a sanitary manner. Evidence: A yogurt with the label to ?keep refrigerated? was stored in a lunch box inside a cubby and not refrigerated in the Black Footed Ferret class.”

8VAC20-780-530-A

“Based on review of staff records, one classroom did not have a staff with current First Aid certification. Evidence: 1.Staff #2 was the only staff present in the Infant classroom. 2.Staff #2 does not have current First Aid certification.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the diapering surface was used in a manner other than diapering or cleaning children. Evidence: The diapering surface in the Rhino classroom had teacher materials laying on the surface”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation of classrooms, food brought from home was not properly labeled. Evidence: Food containers and infant bottles brought from home that was found in the refrigerator in the Infant classroom were not labeled with either a child’s name or date.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on review of children's records, written records of a child's minor injuries were incomplete. Evidence: Injury reports dated March, May and August 2023 did not include when and how Child #6's parent was notified.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on staff record review, six out of six records were incomplete. Evidence: Staff # 1- 6's records did not contain at least 2 references.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on staff record review,out of state background checks were not obtained prior to hire for 1 staff. Evidence: 1. Staff #6 was hired in June 2023. 2. Staff #6 currently lives out of the state of Virginia and has lived in another state within the past five year. 3. Out of state criminal record search results were not obtained prior to hire.”

8VAC20-780-380-A

“Based on observation of the Rhino Classroom did not have a daily schedule posted. Evidence: The daily activity schedule was not posted inside the classroom.”

8VAC20-780-530-A

“Based on review of staff records, one classroom did not have a staff with current CPR/First Aid certification. Evidence: The 2 staff who were present in the Rhino classroom do not have current CPR/First Aid certification.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation of classrooms, food brought from home was not properly labeled. Evidence: Food containers and infant bottles brought from home that were found in the refrigerators in the Sea Turtle and Sea Lion classrooms were not labeled with either a child’s name or the current date.”

8VAC20-780-550-E

“Based on review of the center’s documented emergency drills, two shelter in place drills have not been completed. Evidence: The center did not practice any shelter in place drills in 2022.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on observation of the Sea Turtle classroom, staff failed to ensure the care of one infant. Evidence: One infant was observed sleeping in a crib with a bib around their neck.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on observation of the classrooms, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities was not maintained. Evidence: The Center has children with diagnosed food allergies. A current list of children's food allergies was not maintained in any of the 7 classrooms.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Based on observation of a classroom transition, the center failed to follow their own policies and procedures. Evidence: 1.The center’s policy on face to name requires staff to electrically record each child transitioning from one room to another. Staff are required to call each child’s name as the child transitions to the new location and electronically record the new location. 2.One class was observed transitioning to the large gross motor classroom. 3.As children entered the gross motor room, Staff failed to call each child’s name as they crossed the threshold into the new location. 4.Staff did not electronically record the change in location for each child.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on child record review, documentation of additional immunizations were not obtained. Evidence: Child #2 and #4 are under the age of 2 years. Documentation of updated immunizations have not been obtained for these 2 children.”

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Based on the review of medications, the center did not follow their own procedures on administering medication. Evidence: The medication authorization for Child #1 did not include the effective dates.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation of the refrigerator located in the Sea Turtle Classroom, infant bottles were not dated. Evidence: Two bottles for 2 infants did not include the date on the label.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, staff records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Staff #6 is a lead teacher. Staff #6's record did not contain documentation of lead qualifications. 2. Staff #4's record did not contain a second reference.”

8VAC20-780-240-E

“Based on staff record review, orientation training did not include first aid and CPR training within the first 30 days of employment for 3 staff. Evidence: Staff #2 was hired on 6/27/22, Staff #3 was hired on 4/18/22 and Staff #4 was hired on 5/9/22. The orientation training on file did not include training in First Aid and CPR.”

8VAC20-780-510-I

“Based on review of medication, one medication was not in the original container with the pharmacy label. Evidence: An EpiPen in the Red Panda Class was not maintained in the original, pharmacy labeled container.”

8VAC20-780-510-G

“Based on review of medication, two medications were not properly labeled. Evidence: Saline drops and 1 Epi Pen in the Red Panda Classroom was not labeled with the child's name, the dosage amount and the times to be administered.”

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Based on review of the medications onsite, staff failed to follow the Center's own procedures for administering medication. Evidence: The medication authorization for Child #6 did not include the duration or frequency for the medication.”

8VAC20-780-510-N

“Based on staff statement and a review of the record of medication given, the record did not include all required information. Evidence: Staff #7 stated the Child #7 has received medication twice daily since April 2022. There was no record of medication administration to Child #7 since 8/3/2022.”

8VAC20-780-570-B

“Based on observation, one infant who cannot hold their own bottle was not held while being bottle fed. Evidence: One staff was observed bottle feeding an infant while the child was laying down on a pillow.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, prepared infant formula was not dated. Evidence: Child #3's bottles were not dated.”

8VAC20-780-160-A-2

“Based on staff record review, one employee did not have a Tuberculosis (TB) screening completed within 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #2 (start date: 4/4/2022) had a TB screening dated 01/14/2022.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on child record review, one child did not have documentation of immunizations before attending the center. Evidence: Child #1 (start date: 04/11/2022) did not have record of immunizations.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on staff record review, one background check was not obtained prior to hire. Evidence: Staff #1 has resided outside the state of Virginia in the last five years. An out of state criminal history search was not obtained prior to hire.”

8VAC20-780-510-I

“Based on review of medication, one medication was not in the original pharmacy container with a pharmacy label. Evidence: Medication for child #2 was not in its' original pharmacy container with a pharmacy label.”

8VAC20-780-400-A Complaint related: No

“Based on staff interviews and staff written statements, staff failed to interact with each other to provide needed help, comfort and support. Evidence: 1. On 03/22/2022 at approximately 11am, Staff #1 and #2 stated argued in front of 5 children and 2 other staff in the Soala Classroom. 2. Staff #1 entered the Soala classroom to take a picture of Child #1's first day of attendance. 3. During an interview, Staff #2 stated that "I started to become stressed because we were having a fun lesson and now it became disrupted. I was stressed in front of the children." Staff #2 stated that they asked Staff #1 "Are you serious, are your really doing this right now?" 4. Staff #1 stated that they "asked [Staff #2] to come outside twice by using a firm tone". 5. Staff #2 refused to leave the classroom with Staff #1. 6. Staff #1 stated that "I then touched her hand and her palm and [Staff #2] yanked [their] arm away". 7. Staff #2 stated they responded in a firm tone by stating "Do not touch me".”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation of classrooms 1,2,3,4 and 5,the receptacle used to dispose of diapers was not foot-operated or could be used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: The receptacles intended for soiled diapers requires both a staff member's hand or the potential for soiled diapers to touch the exterior surface.”