The Goddard School - Woodlake

8VAC20-780-520-C

“If diaper ointment or cream is used, the following requirements shall be met: written parent authorization noting any known adverse reactions shall be obtained and the products shall be in the original container and labeled with the child's name. In a toddler classroom, staff applied diaper ointment to two children without written parent authorization. One of the diaper ointment containers was not labeled with the child's name.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. An evacuation drill was not conducted in September of 2024.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no documentation of a physical examination in the record of child #2 , who had been enrolled for one month and 11 days.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. A total of seven undated bottles of prepared infant formula belonging to three children were observed in the refrigerator in the infant classroom.”

8VAC20-780-520-C

“If diaper ointment or cream is used, the following requirements shall be met: written parent authorization noting any known adverse reactions shall be obtained and the products shall be in the original container and labeled with the child's name. In a toddler classroom, staff applied diaper ointment to two children without written parent authorization. One of the diaper ointment containers was not labeled with the child's name.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. An evacuation drill was not conducted in September of 2024.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no documentation of a physical examination in the record of child #2 , who had been enrolled for one month and 11 days.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. A total of seven undated bottles of prepared infant formula belonging to three children were observed in the refrigerator in the infant classroom.”

8VAC20-780-40-J

“Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to annually update their injury procedures based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services as required. Evidence: 1. An annual injury prevention plan was not available during the inspection. 2. Administration acknowledged that the plan was not updated.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on a review of 10 child records and interview, the center did not ensure that one child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician: 1. Before the child's attendance; or 2. Within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record of child #1 (date of enrollment: 4/8/2024) did not contain a physical record. 2. Administration acknowledged that they had not obtained the physical record.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on a review of 10 child records and interview, the center did not ensure that one child's record contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The record of child #6 (date of employment: 1/2/2024) was missing one emergency contact. Child records are required to contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2. Administration acknowledged that the record was incomplete.”

8VAC20-780-40-J

“Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to annually update their injury procedures based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services as required. Evidence: 1. An annual injury prevention plan was not available during the inspection. 2. Administration acknowledged that the plan was not updated.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on a review of 10 child records and interview, the center did not ensure that one child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician: 1. Before the child's attendance; or 2. Within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record of child #1 (date of enrollment: 4/8/2024) did not contain a physical record. 2. Administration acknowledged that they had not obtained the physical record.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on a review of 10 child records and interview, the center did not ensure that one child's record contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The record of child #6 (date of employment: 1/2/2024) was missing one emergency contact. Child records are required to contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2. Administration acknowledged that the record was incomplete.”

8VAC20-780-80-B Complaint related: Yes

“Based on observation, review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that a suspected incident of child abuse was reported in accordance with ? 63.2-1509 of the Code of Virginia. Evidence: 1. On 12/21/2023, staff #1 placed tape over child #1?s legs to keep him on his nap mat. Multiple staff to include three classroom staff and two management staff were aware of the situation the day it occurred. A report was not made within 24 hours as required for mandated reporters. 2. In interview, three staff stated that they believed the incident to be abusive. Administration also acknowledged that the incident was abusive and they failed to report.”

8VAC20-780-400-B Complaint related: Yes

“Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that behavioral guidance was constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior. Evidence: 1. In interview, staff reported that staff #1 was frustrated with child #1 because he was running around the room and wouldn?t listen. Staff #1 was observed placing tape over child #1?s legs to keep him on his nap mat. Child #1 was observed crying. 2. Administration acknowledged that the actions taken by staff #1 were not constructive or age and stage appropriate. They reported that staff #1 was terminated on 12/21/23 for her actions.”

8VAC20-780-410-1 Complaint related: Yes

“Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that the action of restricting movement through binding or tying was forbidden as required. Evidence: 1. On 12/21/2023 at approximately 12:30 pm, staff #1 (date of employment: 10/5/2023) used painter’s tape to keep child #1 (date of enrollment: 8/21/2023) on his nap mat. 2. In interview, staff #2 and staff #4 reported that they overheard staff #1 state that she was going to tape child #1 to his mat. Staff #2 stated that she heard and saw staff #1 rip the tape used and left the room to alert management. Staff #3 stated that she saw staff #1 place a piece of the tape over child #1?s legs for approximately 2 minutes. She said the tape was not tight but child #1 cried and did not attempt to remove the tape. Staff #3 reported that she was notified of the situation by staff #2 and went to the room to check on the situation. When staff #3 arrived she stated staff #1 was sitting by child #1 who was crying. She reported that she told staff #1 to ?stop? and staff #1 replied that she would remove the tape. 3. In interview staff #1 acknowledged that she placed painter’s tape on child #1.”

8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: Yes

“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that the center’s activities and services were maintained in compliance with the center's own policies and procedures that are required by the standards. Evidence: 1. On 12/21/2023, staff #1 placed tape over child #1?s legs to get him to stay on his nap mat. Child #1 laid on his cot with tape placed over his legs for approximately two minutes before staff #3 arrived and instructed her to remove it. Staff reported that staff #1 appeared frustrated with child #1 when she applied the tape and stated she was ?fed up? with his behavior. 2. The center’s handbook contains a discipline policy that states, ?physical restraint will not be used except as necessary to ensure a child’s safety or that of others, and then only for as long as is necessary for control of the situation? At no time will a child be subjected to physical corporal punishment, humiliated, frightened, or verbally abused by the staff.? 3. Administration acknowledged that staff #1 did not follow the center’s discipline policy when she attempted to restrain the child with tape.”

8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes

“Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that when staff are supervising children, they always ensure their care and protection. Evidence: 1. On 01/04/2024 the department received a complaint that child #1 (age 21 months) was taped to a nap mat by staff #1 (date of employment: 10/05/2023). In interview, two witnessing staff members stated that staff #1 announced that she was going to tape child #1 to his cot. The staff stated that staff #1 had previously expressed frustration with child #1?s behavior and she was overheard saying she was ?fed up.? Staff reported that when tape was placed over child #1?s legs, he cried. It was reported that the tape was kept on child #1?s body for approximately 2 minutes. 2. Administration acknowledged that child #1 was not cared for properly during the reported incident.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that two staff had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (date of employment: 8/21/2023) did not contain documentation of a current CPR certification. The record of staff #3 (date of employment: 8/17/2023) did not contain documentation of a current CPR certification. 2. The vendor acknowledged that the staff were not CPR certified.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that two staff had current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (date of employment: 8/21/2023) did not contain documentation of a current first aid certification. The record of staff #3 (date of employment: 8/17/2023) did not contain documentation of a current first aid certification. 2. The vendor acknowledged that the staff were not first aid certified.”

8VAC20-780-570-A

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that when a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt is fastened securely. Evidence: 1. Three children were observed in infant seats that did not have the protective belts fastened. 2. Administration acknowledged that the protective belts were not fastened.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that two staff had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (date of employment: 8/21/2023) did not contain documentation of a current CPR certification. The record of staff #3 (date of employment: 8/17/2023) did not contain documentation of a current CPR certification. 2. The vendor acknowledged that the staff were not CPR certified.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that two staff had current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (date of employment: 8/21/2023) did not contain documentation of a current first aid certification. The record of staff #3 (date of employment: 8/17/2023) did not contain documentation of a current first aid certification. 2. The vendor acknowledged that the staff were not first aid certified.”

8VAC20-780-570-A

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that when a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt is fastened securely. Evidence: 1. Three children were observed in infant seats that did not have the protective belts fastened. 2. Administration acknowledged that the protective belts were not fastened.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a central registry finding for one (1) staff by the end of the 30th day of employment as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #5 (date of employment: 12/12/2022) contained a central registry finding dated 1/23/2023. 2. Administration acknowledged that the finding was received late.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain out of state background checks for two (2) staff within the required time frames. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4 (date of employment: 12/1/2022) contained a sworn statement that indicated that the staff had resided outside of Virginia within the preceding five (5) years. The staff member resided in a non-NFF state which required the center to obtain an out of state criminal history name check prior to the first date of employment. The record did not contain an out of state criminal history name check. The record of staff #4 did not contain documentation of the required follow up within 45 days on the out of state child abuse and neglect search that was requested on 12/2/2022. 2. The record of staff #5 (date of employment: 12/12/2022) contained a sworn statement that indicated that the staff had resided outside of Virginia within the preceding five (5) years. The staff member resided in a non-NFF state which required the center to obtain an out of state criminal history name check prior to the first date of employment. The record did not contain an out of state criminal history name check. 3. Administration acknowledged that the criminal history name checks were not completed and the out of state child abuse and neglect search request had not been followed up on as required.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a central registry finding for one (1) staff by the end of the 30th day of employment as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #5 (date of employment: 12/12/2022) contained a central registry finding dated 1/23/2023. 2. Administration acknowledged that the finding was received late.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain out of state background checks for two (2) staff within the required time frames. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4 (date of employment: 12/1/2022) contained a sworn statement that indicated that the staff had resided outside of Virginia within the preceding five (5) years. The staff member resided in a non-NFF state which required the center to obtain an out of state criminal history name check prior to the first date of employment. The record did not contain an out of state criminal history name check. The record of staff #4 did not contain documentation of the required follow up within 45 days on the out of state child abuse and neglect search that was requested on 12/2/2022. 2. The record of staff #5 (date of employment: 12/12/2022) contained a sworn statement that indicated that the staff had resided outside of Virginia within the preceding five (5) years. The staff member resided in a non-NFF state which required the center to obtain an out of state criminal history name check prior to the first date of employment. The record did not contain an out of state criminal history name check. 3. Administration acknowledged that the criminal history name checks were not completed and the out of state child abuse and neglect search request had not been followed up on as required.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on a review of 20 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that 11 staff submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (date of employment: 8/29/2022) contained a TB screening dated 8/31/2022. The record of staff #3 (date of employment: 8/29/2022) contained a TB screening dated 9/9/2022. The record of staff #4 (date of employment: 8/29/2022) contained a TB screening dated 9/1/2022. The record of staff #8 (date of employment: 8/29/2022) contained a TB screening dated 7/22/2022. The record of staff #9 (date of employment: 8/29/2022) contained a TB screening dated 9/14/2022. The record of staff #11 (date of employment: 8/29/2022) contained a TB screening dated 9/16/2022. The record of staff #12 (date of employment: 10/19/2022) did not contain a TB screening. The record of staff #13 (date of employment: 10/29/2022) contained a TB screening dated 7/21/2022. The record of staff #14 (date of employment: 8/29/2022) contained a TB screening dated 9/13/2022. The record of staff #15 (date of employment: 8/29/2022) contained a TB screening dated 9/13/2022. The record of staff #17 (date of employment: 8/29/2022) contained a TB screening dated 8/30/2022. 2. Administration acknowledged that the TB screenings were not submitted within the required time frame.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-2

“Based on interview, the center did not ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present had current certification in certification in first aid. Evidence: 1. On 10/24/2022, a classroom of nine (9) toddlers were observed with two (2) staff. In interview, both staff stated that they did not have current certification in first aid. 2. Administration acknowledged that there was not a first aid certified staff in the classroom.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of 20 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that 19 records contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The records of 19 out of the 20 staff did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment 2. The record of #7 (date of employment: 8/29/2022) identified the staff as a lead teacher. The record did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possessed the education required by the job position 3. The record of staff 11 (date of employment: 8/29/2022) did not contain documentation of the required orientation training and the name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency. The record did not contain information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities. 4. Administration acknowledged that the records were not complete.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on a review of 20 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that 1 staff had a completed sworn statement prior to the first date of employment as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #12 (date of employment: 10/17/2022) did not contain a sworn statement. 2. Administration acknowledged that the sworn statement was not completed.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on a review of 20 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a central registry finding for one (1) staff within 30 days of employment as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #7 (date of employment: 8/29/2022) did not contain a central registry finding. 2. Administration acknowledged that the findings were not obtained within the required time frame.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on a review of 20 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain the results of a fingerprint background check prior to the first date of employment for five (5) staff as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #10 (date of employment 8/29/2022) contained a fingerprint background check dated 9/9/2022. The record of staff #14 (date of employment 8/29/2022) contained a fingerprint background check dated 9/9/2022. The record of staff # 16 (date of employment 8/29/2022) contained a fingerprint background check dated 8/30/2022. The record of staff # 18 (date of employment 8/29/2022) contained a fingerprint background check dated 8/31/2022. The record of staff #19 (date of employment 8/29/2022) contained a fingerprint background check dated 8/30/2022. 2. Administration acknowledged that they had not received the fingerprint background checks prior to the first date of employment as required.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

“Based on interview, the center did not ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children. Evidence: 1. On 10/24/2022, a classroom of nine (9) toddlers were observed with two (2) staff. In interview, both staff stated that they did not have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care. 2. Administration acknowledged that there was not a CPR certified staff in the classroom.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on a review of 10 children’s records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation that three (3) children had received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the first date of attendance as required. Evidence: 1. The record of child #1 (date of attendance: 08/29/2022) contained an immunization record dated 9/19/2022. The record of child #3 (date of attendance: 8/29/2022) contained an immunization record dated 9/26/2022. The record of child #8 (date of attendance: 8/29/2022) did not contain an immunization record. 2. Administration acknowledged that the documentation had not been obtained prior to the first date of attendance.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on a review of 10 children’s records and interview, the center did not ensure that two (2) children had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician: 1. before the child's attendance; or 2. within 30 days after the first day of attendance as required. Evidence: 1. The record of child #8 (date of attendance: 8/29/2022) did not contain a physical record. The record of child #10 (date of attendance: 8/29/2022) did not contain a physical record. 2. Administration acknowledged that the physical reports were not obtained.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on a review of 20 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that three (3) staff had the required out of state background checks. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #3 (date of employment: 8/29/2022) contained a sworn statement that indicated that the staff had resided outside of the state within the preceding five (5) years. The record did not contain an out of state child abuse and neglect search request by the end of the 30th day of employment. The record of staff # 7 (date of employment: 8/29/2022) contained a sworn statement that indicated that the staff had resided outside of the state within the preceding five (5) years. The sworn statement listed two (2) NFF states. The record did not contain the out of state criminal name check(s) required for non NFF states prior to the first date of employment. The record of staff #7 did not contain an out of state child abuse and neglect search request by the end of the 30th day of employment for both states. The record of staff #14 (date of employment: 8/29/2022) contained a sworn statement that indicated that the staff had resided outside of the state within the preceding five (5) years. The record did not contain an out of state child abuse and neglect search request by the end of the 30th day of employment. 2. Administration acknowledged that the out of state background checks were not completed.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on a review of 10 children’s records and interview, the center did not ensure to maintain a separate record for four (4) children that contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The record of child #1 (date of attendance: 8/29/2022) contained written agreements dated 9/15/2022. The record of child #3 (date of attendance: 8/29/2022) contained written agreements dated 9/25/2022. The record of child #8 (date of attendance: 8/29/2022) contained written agreements dated 10/17/2022. The record of child #9 (date of attendance: 8/29/2022) contained written agreements dated 10/14/2022. Written agreement between the parent and the center are required to be in the child’s record by the first day of the child's attendance. The agreement shall be signed by the parent. 2. The record of child #8 (date of attendance: 8/29/2022) was missing emergency contact addresses. The record of child #10 (date of attendance: 8/29/2022) was missing two emergency contacts. Children’s records are required to contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached 3. Administration acknowledged that the records were not complete.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interview, the applicant did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. Ten classrooms and an exploratory room were inspected on 07/20/2022. Areas of chipped and peeling paint were observed in each room. Areas of rust were observed in the two year old and school age bathroom stalls. 2. The passenger seats on the center's bus were inspected. Several areas were observed where the vinyl was cracked and torn, exposing the foam cushioning. 3. Administration acknowledged that the areas required repair.”