The Goddard School
10405 Dumfries Road
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 420-7333
Current Inspector: Cathy Aylor (540) 222-6352
Inspection Date: May 12, 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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
- Technical Assistance:
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Provided consultation on:
1) 12 fire drills, 2 shelter-in-place drills, and 1 lockdown drill are required each year
2) The National CPR Foundation is an online program and is not an accepted CPR certification in Virginia as it does not contain a hands-on in-person demonstration component
3) The emergency preparedness plan must contain procedural components for a lockdown drill. Please see updated standards dated: 10/13/2021
4) Children are to be seated at table when eating or drinking
5) Children's records shall include the first date of attendance
6) Staff references taken over the phone shall include: date of contact, name of person contacted, firm/company contacted, results and the signature of the person making the call
7) Staff records shall include the date of hire/employment
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted from 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm with the director and owner. There were 80 children, ranging from 4 months to 5 years of age, present with 14 staff supervising. Children were observed listening to a story, preparing for lunch, eating lunch, preparing for nap, and sleeping. Five children's records, five staff records and two applicant records were reviewed and in compliance. Ten medications, authorization forms and allergy care plans for four children were reviewed and in compliance. Staff have current certification in Medication Administration Training (MAT), first aid and CPR. The emergency drill log, written attendance record, written allergy list, fire and health inspections were reviewed.
Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the violation notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 4:00pm on Wednesday, 5/18/22. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-80-A Description: Based on review of documentation and an interview with staff, the facility failed to maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: the last documented daily attendance records were from the week dated 4/4/22 - 4/8/22. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-260-B Description: Based on review of documentation, the facility failed to have annual approval from the health department as required. Evidence: the last documented health inspection was dated: 11/24/2020. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-A Description: Based on observation, it was determined that staff did not ensure care and protection of all children. Evidence: a two year old child was observed lying on a cot drinking their bottle. This poses a potential choking hazard, and may increase the risk of ear infections. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-E Description: Based on review of documentation, shelter-in-place drills were not practiced a minimum of twice per year as required. Evidence: the last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted: 5/4/2021 Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-570-A Description: Based on observation, and an interview with staff, it was determined that not all children under 12 months who are not held while being fed used a high chair, infant carrier seat or feeding table. Evidence: two infants (age 11 months and 5 months) were observed lying on the floor drinking their bottle. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
