The Goddard School

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“A ratio of 1 staff to 4 infants must be maintained. There were 10 infants present with 2 staff at the beginning of the inspection. A third staff arrived approximately 2 minutes later.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“The center shall 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 documented in the allergy plan, This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. 1. The allergy list in classroom 119 was dated 9/3/24, however the most recent list was dated 10/30/24. 2. Child #1's allergy was posted in classroom 119 , this information was visible for all to see and was not confidential.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-3

“For 2 year-old children , a ratio of 1 staff to 8 children must be maintained. There were 10- 2 year-old children present with 1 staff for approximately 7 minutes earlier in the morning.”

8VAC20-780-510-B

“Medication shall be given to a child only with written authorization from the parent. There was no written authorization to administer Epinephrine for child A.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place, using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1) observed sensory bottles, in the Get Set classroom, with "glittery" liquid inside, with lids that are not sealed, making the contents accessible to children. 2) observed in the Get Set room, bleach water in an unlocked cabinet. 3) observed in the multipurpose room, a spray bottle with soap water on top of the children's cubbies. 4) observed in the Preschool 2 room, soap water spray bottle accessible to children, on the floor, in an unlocked cabinet.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that children's records were maintained with the required minimum information. Evidence: reviewed 5 children's records and found the following: 1) Child 3 and 4 did not have a second emergency contact. 2) Child 5 did not have addresses for either emergency contact. 3) Child 4 and 5 did not have documentation of work information for either parents. 4) Child 4 and 5 did not have documentation of parent's annual review of emergency information.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that each child had documentation of a physical exam prior to or with 30 days of the first day of care. Evidence: reviewed 5 children's records and found that Child 3 did not have documentation of a physical examination.”

8VAC20-780-430-A

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that materials must be appropriate for the size of the child using it. Evidence: observed a sensory bottle, in the Get Set room, that was not sealed shut, with small plastic shapes and jewels accessible to children under 3 years of age.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place, using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1) observed sensory bottles, in the Get Set classroom, with "glittery" liquid inside, with lids that are not sealed, making the contents accessible to children. 2) observed in the Get Set room, bleach water in an unlocked cabinet. 3) observed in the multipurpose room, a spray bottle with soap water on top of the children's cubbies. 4) observed in the Preschool 2 room, soap water spray bottle accessible to children, on the floor, in an unlocked cabinet.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that children's records were maintained with the required minimum information. Evidence: reviewed 5 children's records and found the following: 1) Child 3 and 4 did not have a second emergency contact. 2) Child 5 did not have addresses for either emergency contact. 3) Child 4 and 5 did not have documentation of work information for either parents. 4) Child 4 and 5 did not have documentation of parent's annual review of emergency information.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that each child had documentation of a physical exam prior to or with 30 days of the first day of care. Evidence: reviewed 5 children's records and found that Child 3 did not have documentation of a physical examination.”

8VAC20-780-430-A

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that materials must be appropriate for the size of the child using it. Evidence: observed a sensory bottle, in the Get Set room, that was not sealed shut, with small plastic shapes and jewels accessible to children under 3 years of age.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that staff records were maintained with the required documentation. Evidence: reviewed 3 staff records and found that Staff 1 and 2 did not have documentation of 2 reference checks prior to employment.”

8VAC20-780-40-J

“Based on staff interviews, the facility was not sure when the last injury prevention plan update was conducted, or how it is documented. Evidence: the facility did not have any documentation of when the most recent injury prevention plan update took place.”

8VAC20-780-240-I

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that there was documentation of orientation training in each staff's record. Evidence: reviewed 3 staff records and found that Staff 1 and 3 did not have documentation of orientation training.”

8VAC20-780-440-E

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that occupied cots, beds, and rest mats had at least 12 inches of space between them. Evidence: observed in the Toddler classroom, children's nap cots were within 12 inches of each other.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: observed that there was Lysol spray accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in the First Steps classroom.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: observed in the infant kitchen, the upper kitchen cabinet that was only attached by a single hinge, and resting on the cabinet door next too it.”

8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: Yes

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that they maintained a written record of serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The minimum required information shall be documented. Evidence: reviewed Child 1's record and interviewed staff, and found that they did not document an injury that occurred at the facility.”

8VAC20-780-430-A

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that materials shall be of an appropriate size for the child using it. Evidence: observed that the facility had jars with lids easily removed, with small sensory objects inside, i.e. small bells. All of the items in the jars were small and posed a choking hazard to infants.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that electrical outlets had protective covers. Evidence: observed in the Pre-K One room, a powerstrip, accessible to children, with uncovered outlets.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that children's records were maintained and contained the minimum required information. Evidence: reviewed 5 children's records and found the following: 1) Child 1 did not have documentation of proof of identification, 2) Child 2 did not have documentation of addresses for their emergency contacts, 3) Child 1, 3 and 5 did not have documentation of the parent's annual review of the child's record.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that each child has documentation of a physical exanimation by or under the direction of a physician. Evidence: reviewed 5 children's records and found that Child 4 did not have documentation of a physical exam and has been in care for more than 30 days.”

8VAC20-780-520-D

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that if insect repellent is used, that the listed requirements were met. Evidence: observed a bottle of insect repellant in a cubby, and accessible to the children in the classroom, and not labeled.”

8VAC20-780-140-A Complaint related: No

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that they obtained documentation of children's physical exams within 30 days of the first day of care. Evidence: reviewed 4 children's records and found that 1 (Child 3) did not have documentation of a physical exam.”

8VAC20-780-70 Complaint related: No

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that staff records were maintained with the required minimum information. Evidence: 1) Reviewed 3 staff records and found that 2 (Staff 1 and 2) did not have documentation of emergency contacts. 2) Reviewed 3 staff records and found that 1 (Staff 3) did not have reference checks prior to employment.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that bottles were dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: Observed during a virtual walkthrough that there were bottles in the infant room refrigerator that were not dated.”

22.1-289.058

“Based on observation, the facility is not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: identified through staff interviews and a virtual walkthrough of the facility, that there was not a carbon monoxide detector on site.”