The Goddard School

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for Staff #4, who has been employed for 8 days and was working with children at the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. On August 12, 2025, one child's arrival in the preschool group was not recorded by the staff during morning check-in. As a result, the attendance record and threshold count for the group were inaccurate for part of the day.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of the staff. On August 12, 2025, Child#1 (age five years old) was left inside the classroom alone without actual sight and sound supervision of the staff for approximately 24 minutes.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. During outdoor playground time, Child #1 (age five years old) remained inside the classroom alone for approximately 24 minutes while the rest of the class went outside. Staff were unaware that Child #1 had been left inside until the group returned from the playground. It was determined that staff did not have an accurate attendance count of the children present during this time.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. On August 12, 2025, one child's arrival in the preschool group was not recorded by the staff during morning check-in. As a result, the attendance record and threshold count for the group were inaccurate for part of the day.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of the staff. On August 12, 2025, Child#1 (age five years old) was left inside the classroom alone without actual sight and sound supervision of the staff for approximately 24 minutes.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. During outdoor playground time, Child #1 (age five years old) remained inside the classroom alone for approximately 24 minutes while the rest of the class went outside. Staff were unaware that Child #1 had been left inside until the group returned from the playground. It was determined that staff did not have an accurate attendance count of the children present during this time.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition Evidence: The outside edges of the poured in place playground surfacing around the toddler playground and around the preschool playground is no longer secured to the ground and creating a tripping hazard.”

8VAC20-780-320-B

“Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure each restroom area provided for children shall have sinks located near the toilets and that are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120?F Evidence: The running water in Room #7 was tested and the temperature was 127.2”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition Evidence: The outside edges of the poured in place playground surfacing around the toddler playground and around the preschool playground is no longer secured to the ground and creating a tripping hazard.”

8VAC20-780-320-B

“Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure each restroom area provided for children shall have sinks located near the toilets and that are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120?F Evidence: The running water in Room #7 was tested and the temperature was 127.2”