The Goddard School - Nuckols
11393 Nuckols Road
Glen allen, VA 23059
(804) 270-0901
Current Inspector: LaTasha Smith (804) 588-2362
Inspection Date: March 29, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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VAC20-780 Administration
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Trainings
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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An unannounced inspection was initiated on March 29, 2024 in response to a self-report that was received by the licensing department on March 12, 2024, regarding an allegation of inadequate supervision. On March 29, 2024, the inspector was on site from approximately 10:00 AM until approximately 11:45 AM. Interviews with staff were completed, observations were made in the center, and documentation was reviewed.
The preponderance of the evidence gathered during the investigation does support the allegations therefore, the self-report is determined to be valid. Violations were cited.
Please complete the ?plan of correction? and ?date to be corrected? for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to me within 5 business days from today. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. 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 preventive measure(s).
If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector LaTasha Smith at (804) 588-2362 or LaTasha.Smith@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-F Description: Based on a review of documentation and interviews, the center did not ensure that when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.
Evidence:
Child #1 and child #2 were in a back office without supervision for approximately 8 minutes per staff interviews and the parent of child #1. Staff were not aware that two children were missing until they were located in the back office.
On March 11, 2024, at approximately 4:30 PM, staff #1 and staff #2 transitioned the toddler class from the playground back to their classroom. It was reported that staff did not complete name to face check when entering the toddler classroom. The parent of child #1 (22-month-old) entered the classroom to find that the child was not in the classroom. Staff #1, staff #2 and the parent of child #1 began searching the building for child #1. When staff were unable to locate child #1, they notified an administrator and other staff. At approximately 4:40 PM, child #1 and child #2 (18-month-old) were found in a back office inside of the preschool. When child #1 and #2 were found, both were unharmed and playing with materials in the room.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-F Description: Based on interviews, the center did not ensure children under 10 years of age shall be within sight and sound supervision of staff.
Evidence: Child #1 and child #2 were in a back office unsupervised for approximately 8 minutes per staff and the parent of child #1.
On March 11, 2024, at approximately 4:30 PM, staff #1 and staff #2 transitioned the toddler class from the playground back to their classroom. It was reported that staff did not complete name to face check when entering the toddler classroom. The parent of child #1 (18-month-old) entered the classroom to find that the child was not in the classroom. Staff #1, staff #2 and the parent of child #1 began searching the building for child #1. When staff were unable to locate child #1, they notified an administrator and other staff. At approximately 4:40 PM, child #1 and child #2 (18-month-old) were found in a back office inside of the preschool.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.
