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The Goddard School
5490 Staples Mill Road
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 583-1966

Current Inspector: Cathy Aylor (540) 222-6352

Inspection Date: Sept. 1, 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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 9/1/22 from 12:20pm to 2pm. There were 73 Infants to School-Agers directly supervised by 13 staff. The physical plant, 3 staff records, 5 children?s records, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, listening to stories, playing outside, eating lunch, and preparing for and taking naps. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was a sufficient supply of books, toys, and materials for the children. There was an adequate number of staff with current certification in MAT, CPR and First Aid, as well as DHO training. Staff-to-child ratios were in compliance. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in this report. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector. Keesha Minor (keesha.minor@doe.virginia.gov) or 540-340-2672.

Violations:
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-140-A
Description: Based on review, the facility did not ensure that each child has documentation of a physical exanimation by or under the direction of a physician.
Evidence: reviewed 5 children's records and found that Child 4 did not have documentation of a physical exam and has been in care for more than 30 days.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A
Description: Based on review, the facility did not ensure that children's records were maintained and contained the minimum required information.
Evidence: reviewed 5 children's records and found the following:
1) Child 1 did not have documentation of proof of identification,
2) Child 2 did not have documentation of addresses for their emergency contacts,
3) Child 1, 3 and 5 did not have documentation of the parent's annual review of the child's record.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Description: Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that electrical outlets had protective covers.
Evidence: observed in the Pre-K One room, a powerstrip, accessible to children, with uncovered outlets.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-430-A
Description: Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that materials shall be of an appropriate size for the child using it.
Evidence: observed that the facility had jars with lids easily removed, with small sensory objects inside, i.e. small bells. All of the items in the jars were small and posed a choking hazard to infants.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-520-D
Description: Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that if insect repellent is used, that the listed requirements were met.
Evidence: observed a bottle of insect repellant in a cubby, and accessible to the children in the classroom, and not labeled.

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.

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