VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Goddard School
301 Highpointe Boulevard
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 288-1515

Current Inspector: Donna Liberman (540) 359-5244

Inspection Date: Sept. 20, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION. 22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING. 22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT. 22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION. 22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. There were 63 children in care being supervised by 12 staff. The children were observed participating in structured center play, outdoor play, and eating snack. Meals are provided from home. Six staff records were reviewed. Seven children's records were reviewed. Six medications were reviewed and in compliance. There are two staff members on site who are MAT (Medication Administration Training) certified. If you have questions regarding this inspection you may contact Sharon Allen at 540-272-2941 or sharon.l.allen@dss.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-130-A
Description:	Based on review of seven children's records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of immunizations before the first day of enrollment. Child D (start date: 7/15/19) did not have documentation of immunizations on file.
Plan of Correction:	Administration will request an up to date immunization record from the parents of child D.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-140-A
Description:	Based on review of seven children's records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a physical within the first 30 days of enrollment. Evidence: Child D (start date: 7/15/2019) did not have documentation of a physical on file.
Plan of Correction:	Administration will request an up to date copy of a physical from the parents of child D.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-160-A
Description:	Based on review of six staff records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a TB (tuberculosis) screening within the first 21 days of employment. Evidence: Staff C with a start date of 04/30/2019 did not have documentation of a TB screening.
Plan of Correction:	Administration will request a TB screening from staff C.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-160-C
Description:	Based on review of six staff records it was determined that not all staff records contained documentation of a TB (tuberculosis) screening every two years. Evidence: The most recent TB screening on file for staff A was dated 08/01/16 and the most recent TB screening on file for staff B was dated 11/04/2016
Plan of Correction:	Administration will request an up to date TB screening from staff A and staff B.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-60-A
Description:	Based on a review of seven children's records it was determined that the Center failed to obtain all required documentation for each child's record. Evidence: 1. Child A (first day of attendance: 8/12/19) and Child F (first day of attendance: 7/2019) did not have documentation in their record of proof of identity within the first seven days of enrollment. 2. Child B and Child F only had one emergency contact on record. 3. Child C was missing the addresses and phone numbers of two emergency contacts. 4. Child E was missing addresses for two emergency contacts. 5. Child D and Child E were missing the work location and phone number for parents.
Plan of Correction:	Administration will request he above missing documentation from the parents of Child A, B, C, D, E, and F.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-80-A
Description:	Based on interview and classroom observation it was determined that not all classrooms had documentation of accurate written attendance. Evidence: 1. Upon observation of 6 classrooms it was determined that attendance is being documented on an electronic tablet instead of written. 2. The toddler room indicated 8 children signed in on the electronic tablet however there were 10 children in attendance.
Plan of Correction:	Attendance will be written and accurate.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-270-A
Description:	Based on observation of the center it was determined that not all areas were maintained in safe condition. Evidence: 1. The cabinet sink in the toddler room has paint peeling from the bottom of the cabinet accessible to children. 2. There is paint peeling above the baseboard in the circle time area of the Pre-K (Tigers) room accessible to children. 3. There is paint peeling on the bottom of the cabinet in the girls restroom of the Pre-K (wolves) classroom.
Plan of Correction:	Administration will paint the areas where paint is chipping
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-280-B
Description:	Based on observation it was determined that not all hazardous substances were kept locked and inaccessible to children. Evidence: A bottle of antibacterial spray and a bottle of hand washing soap were observed under the sink in the an unlocked cabinet of the girls restroom. These items stated to keep out of reach of children. A sealed plastic bag of a powder substance that was labeled as laundry powder used for crafts was kept under the sink of an unlocked cabinet in the boys restroom.
Plan of Correction:	The above stated items were locked or disposed of during the inspection.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-430-L
Description:	Based on observation of the infant room it was determined that infant walkers were permitted to be used. Evidence: An infant walker was observed in use during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The infant walker was removed during the inspection.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-500-B
Description:	Based on observation of the diapering area it was determined that not all diapering procedures were followed. Evidence: The diaper pad was observed to have 4 rips on the surface making the diaper pad absorbent.
Plan of Correction:	The diaper pad will be replaced.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-520-C
Description:	Based on observation of the toddler room it was determined that not all diaper ointments were kept inaccessible to children. Evidence: Ten diaper creams were observed in the lower cabinet of the changing table accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	A lock was placed on the cabinet containing the diaper creams
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
Description:	Based on review of six staff records it was determined that not all staff records contained documentation of an eligible determination letter based on fingerprinting. Evidence: Staff D with a start date of 02/08/2019 did not have a determination letter on file based on fingerprinting.
Plan of Correction:	Staff D will make an appointment for fingerprinting today. Staff D will not return to work until an eligible determination letter is submitted to administration.