The Goddard School
301 Highpointe Boulevard
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 288-1515
Current Inspector: Donna Liberman (540) 359-5244
Inspection Date: April 26, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
- Technical Assistance:
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The opportunity for sensory experiences, art/music activities, and play acting/social living areas were observed in the classroom. These activities should be accessible to the children in care.
- Comments:
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A monitoring inspection was initiated and concluded on 04/26/2022. There were 93 children present, ranging in ages from 6 months to 5 years, with 14 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 3 child records and 3 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.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-80-A Description: Based on interviews and review of attendance records it was determined that not all attendance records documented the arrival of children as it occurred. Evidence: There were 8 children observed in the older infant room with only 4 children checked in on the daily attendance record. The time of arrival for child A, B, C, and D were not documented on the attendance record. Plan of Correction: Staff are being retrained on marking children in on both the attendance sheet as well as on the tablet when they arrive and leave during the day.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation of the playground it was determined that not all areas were in clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The drain box on the right side of the playground has sharp edges protruding from the ground that could snag skin or cause a tripping hazard. 2. The lumber barrier around the playground structure has a nail protruding (4 threads) that could snag skin or cause a tripping hazard. 3. There is a large birds nest attached to a wind chime outside of the door to the playground. Bird excrement was observed on the ground and wall below the nest. Plan of Correction: Landscaping was contacted to fix water drain, repair lumber barrier, and remove broken chime with bird's nest and also pressure wash wall and sidewalk.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-2 Description: Based on observation and interviews with administration it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a ratio of one staff to 5 children ages 16 months - 2 years. Evidence: Two staff members were observed caring for 15 children in the toddler room with ages ranging from 16 months - 2 years. Plan of Correction: More staff has been hired to help supplement the facility being short staffed.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
