VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Goddard School (Hanover Co)
7503 Old Hickory Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 746-2922

Current Inspector: LaTasha Smith (804) 588-2362

Inspection Date: Feb. 11, 2020

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-665 INTRODUCTION 22VAC40-665 ADMINISTRATION 22VAC40-665 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING 22VAC40-665 PHYSICAL PLANT 22VAC40-665 STAFFING & SUPERVISION 22VAC40-665 PROGAMS 22VAC40-665 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS & EMERGENCIES 22VAC40-665 SPECIAL SERVICES

Comments:

The licensing inspector conducted an unannounced subsidy health and safety inspection on 2/11/2020 from 10:45am to 4:20pm to review supplemental health and safety requirements. The children were observed playing in the gymnasium, participating in Spanish class, eating lunch and preparing for nap. A formal observation was completed with the Flamingo's and Lion's classrooms. The lunch menu was posted. Interviews were held with staff throughout the inspection, and the inspector interacted with children in each classroom when appropriate. All classrooms and playgrounds were inspected today, as well as the center's buses. Ten children?s records, ten employee records and five employee background check records were reviewed during this inspection. Medication is being administered and was reviewed. Ten injury reports were reviewed. The center's first aid kit and emergency supplies were inspected. Last emergency drill: 1/17/2020 Last shelter-in-place drill: 09/12/2019 Last fire inspection: 08/01/2019 Last health inspection: 10/22/2019 The child to staff ratios were observed and all classrooms were in ratio. A licensing inspection was also conducted this date; the two inspections combined cover all subsidy health and safety requirements. Only subsidy requirements that are not covered in licensing standards are reviewed during this supplemental inspection. Two violations were found during the supplemental subsidy health and safety inspection. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector, Kandra Brown, at (804) 662-9038.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-665-650-E
Description:	Based on review, the vendor did not ensure to have a written policy and procedure that describes how the vendor will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. Evidence: The center did not have a written policy and procedure that describes how the vendor will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members.
Plan of Correction:	We will review the standard and create our policy by Thursday, February 13th. We will review with staff immediately.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-770-B-5
Description:	Based on review, the center did not ensure to have procedures for continuity of operations procedures to ensure that essential functions are maintained during an emergency. Evidence: The center's emergency plan did not have procedures for continuity of operations to ensure that essential functions are maintained.
Plan of Correction:	We will review the standard and create our policy by Thursday, February 13th. We will review with staff immediately.