VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Goddard School of Virginia Beach
2189 McComas Way
Virginia beach, VA 23456

Current Inspector: Emily Walsh (757) 404-2575

Inspection Date: Feb. 7, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 Administration. 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training. 8VAC20-780 Physical Plant. 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision. 8VAC20-780 Programs. 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies 8VAC20-780 Special Services. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Compliance with Standard 8VAC20-780-510.A through I was discussed with the Program Director.

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was initiated and concluded on 02/07/2024. The inspectors arrived at 9:30 AM and departed at 12:30 PM . There were 119 children present, ranging in ages from infant to Kindergarten, with 17 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 8 child records and 8 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program and discussed with the program director during the exit interview.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based upon review of staff records, the facility has not ensured that at least two reference checks are obtained prior to the employ of staff. Evidence: 1. The record provided for staff ten included documentation of only one reference check. 2. Staff 1 acknowledged that there was no documentation of a second reference having been checked.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: All staff files were rechecked and two references were completed.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-C
Description:	Based upon review of staff orientation training and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that staff orientation training includes all required components. Evidence: 1. The documentation of the orientation training of staff 2 through 10 did not include documentation that the facility's medication policies and procedures on the administration of medication and prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and other allergic reactions and required components were reviewed with staff within seven days of assuming job responsibilities. 2. Staff 1 acknowledged that the orientation documentation did not include the above listed components,
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: The orientation for all staff has been modified to include medication policies and procedures. It now also includes the required response to allergic reactions.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Repeat violation Based upon observation of the playgrounds, the facility has not ensured that areas outside are maintained to be safe. Evidence: 1. There were three areas (6 nails total) on the toddler playground where the nails on the wooden fencing have popped. A child could snag their skin on the nails. 2. There is a 12 inch diameter, 4 inch deep hole on the preschool/school age playground that is filled with water. 3. The grass and dirt around the metal plate near the back area of the toddler playground has eroded away creating a potential tripping hazard. 4. Tree roots along the far back of the preschool/school age playground have uprooted creating potential tripping hazards.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: Fence was inspected and nails were hammered in or replaced on 2/8/2024.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Repeat violation Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The door to the laundry room in the main hallway was not locked. There was a 2 gallon container of laundry detergent with a warning label on the floor beside the washing machine.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: Staff were reminded to shut and lock the laundry room door - we will also discuss this at our upcoming staff meeting 2/21/2024.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:	Repeat violation Based upon observation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing complies with minimum safety standards when tested as prescribed in the American Society for Testing and Materials Depth Chart. Evidence: 1. The wood mulch used as resilient surfacing in the fall zone of the enclosed area of the large climbing structure on the preschool / school age playground has decomposed and compressed to less than a measured depth of one inch of remaining undecomposed wood mulch. 2. Staff 1 acknowledged that the resilient surfacing has decayed and is not of the required depth (six inches).
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: The mulch is scheduled to be replaced on 3/6/2024.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-C
Description:	Based upon observation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that ground supports on the playground are covered with materials that protect children from injury. Evidence: 1. There are two areas on the toddler playground and three areas on the preschool/school age playground where the cement ground supports for the fence posts are exposed due to erosion of the ground around the supports. The cement supports pose a tripping and injury hazard. 2. Staff 1 acknowledged that the cement ground supports have been uncovered due to erosion.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: New topsoil was spread over the bottom of the fence posts and in spots that had erosion.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Repeat and systemic violation Based upon observation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that soiled diapers are disposed in a diaper disposal system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand s nor the soiled diaper touches the exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: 1. Staff 11 was observed actively changing a diaper in the toddler classroom. The diaper disposal system was locked and could not be accessed without touching the disposal system with the hands. 2. Once the diaper disposal system was unlocked, staff 11 proceeded to use her hands to open the lid of the disposal system to dispose of the soiled diaper. 3. Hands were used a third time to open the disposal system to dispose of soiled diaper wipes. 4. Staff 1 observed the above noted diaper changing procedures used by staff 11.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: Staff member was let go for repeat violations. Diaper changing procedures will be reviewed with all staff at February staff meeting 2/21/2024.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-F
Description:	Based upon observation and review of the posted menu, the facility has not ensured that they are following the most recent, age appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Evidence: 1. Numerous morning and afternoon snacks listed on the menu included only one food group components instead of the required two food group components. 2. The young toddlers were observed being served cereal for morning snack. A second food group component was not offered the children. The cereal was the only component indicated on today's morning snack menu.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: The snack menu was edited to include a second component to both morning and afternoon snack.