VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Goddard School - Regency
50 Nova Way
Richmond, VA 23229
(804) 905-9255

Current Inspector: Heather Dapper (804) 625-2304

Inspection Date: Sept. 20, 2023

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:

n/a

Comments:

A renewal inspection was conducted on September 20, 2023, from approximately 11:30 AM to 2:40 PM. There were 63 children present in the center, ranging in ages from infant to five years, with 21 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 seven child records, eight staff records, and two board member 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. Health Inspection: 04/19/2023 Fire Inspection: 01/18/2023 Please complete the plan of correction and the date to be corrected for each violation listed on the violation notice and return it to the department within 5 business days from receipt. Your plan of correction should contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s); 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventative measures. Heather Dapper Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone # (804) 625-2304 heather.dapper@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure one staff record had documentation of a completed sworn statement or affirmation prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #5 (employed: 04/11/23) did not have documentation of a completed sworn statement or affirmation. 2. A member of management stated that staff #5 did not have a completed sworn statement in the record.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-210-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that program leaders shall meet all the required qualifications. Evidence: 1. The records for staff #2 and staff #5 did not have documentation to demonstrate how staff #2 and staff #5 meet program leader qualifications. 2. A member of management confirmed that staff #2 and staff #5 did not have documentation on file to demonstrate program leader qualifications.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure the diapering area contained a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: 1. In room #11, there was not a storage system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. The children are potty training and wear diapers/pull ups in room #11. 2. A member of management acknowledged that room #11 did not have the correct storage system.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.