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: July 20, 2022

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

Comments:

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/20/2022. There were 88 children present, ranging in ages from infants to school age, 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 6 child records and 5 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 #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based upon review of staff records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that they have obtained a child protective services (CPS) central registry finding within 30 days of employment of new staff. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 6 indicated a date of employment of 5/23/2022, Results of a CPS central registry finding had not yet been obtained and there was no documentation of follow-up regarding the finding request. 2. Staff 6 was on duty with the children during the inspection. 3.. Staff 1 acknowledged that over 30 days had passed since the request for a CPS central registry finding was requested for staff 6.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: If CPS central registry findings are not received within 30 days of employ, we will contact he Office of Background Investigations to determine the delay and follow whatever guidance we are given. This contact will be documented in the employee record. If this is not done, the employee will not be allowed to work with the children until the results have been obtained.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based upon review of staff records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that each staff member submits documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening that was conducted within 30 days prior to hire and prior to coming into contact with the children. Evidence: 1. Staff 2 was hired on 7/11/2022. The tuberculosis screening was obtained on 7/13/2022 which is not within 30 days prior to hire. 2. Staff 1 verified that the results of a tuberculosis screening for staff 2 were not obtained prior to employ.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: In the future, we will ensure that new staff have submitted results of a tuberculosis screening that were obtained within 30 days prior to employ.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that hazardous substances are kept in locked places using safe locking methods that prevent access by children. Evidence: Upon arrival in the 1st Steppers classroom, 2 children were still eating at the tables while the 3 other children in care were on the carpet. The child proof locking method under the changing table was not latched. There was a spray bottle of sanitizing solution within reach of children in the unlocked cabinet.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: The diaper changing table cabinet was latched during the inspection. All staff will be reminded of the importance of ensuring that all potentially hazardous substances must be kept in locked locations when not in use.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-F
Description:	Based upon observation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that there is a shady area provided on the playground during the month of July. Evidence: 1. There was no shady area on the toddler playground. 2. Staff 1 stated that the awning had been destroyed in a recent windstorm and had not yet been replaced.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: The shade structure was destroyed and cannot be repaired. A new shade structure will be purchased. In the interim, the infants/toddlers will use the preschool playground that has a shade structure and natural trees for shade.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-I
Description:	Based upon observation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that they have obtained written parent/guardian permission to administer any medication that is kept at the facility. Evidence: 1. There was epinephrine stored for emergency administration to child 7. The facility did not have written parent authorization for the medication to be administered. 2. Staff 1 acknowledged that they did not obtain written parent authorization for child 7's epinephrine. 3. There was diphenhydramine and epinephrine stored for emergency administration to child 8. The facility did not have written parent authorization for either medication to be administered in an emergency. 4. Staff 1 acknowledged that they did not obtain written parent authorization for child 8's medication to be administered in an emergency.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: All children's medication will be checked to ensure that the required authorizations have been obtained. In the future, no medication will be accepted without the required written authorizations.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-520-C
Description:	Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that diaper ointments or creams are kept in locked places that are inaccessible to children. Evidence: Upon arrival in the 1st Steppers classroom, 2 children were still eating at the tables while the 3 other children in care were on the carpet. The child proof latch on the low cabinet under the changing table was not latched. There was diaper cream in the storage cubbies in this cabinet.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: The diaper changing table cabinet was latched during the inspection. All staff will be reminded of the importance of ensuring that all diaper creams must be kept in locations inaccessible to the children when not in use.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-G
Description:	Based upon observation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that food that is brought from home is dated. Evidence: 1. Several lunch boxes in the Turtles classroom were dated July 18th and July 19th. This inspection was conducted on July 20th. 2. Staff 1 acknowledged that the dates on the lunches in the Turtles classroom had not been changed to reflect today's date.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: All staff will be reminded that food from home must be checked and labeled with the child's name and the current date. An allowable variance request has been submitted regarding this requirement.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-570-E
Description:	Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that prepared infant formula is labeled with the child's name and date. Evidence: There were numerous prepared infant bottles in the infant refrigerator. Although kept in a bin with the child's name, the bottles themselves were not labeled with the child's name and were not date.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: All prepared infant formula bottles will be labeled with the child's name and the date.