VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Goddard School of Fairfax
11150 Fairfax Boulevard, Suite 100
Fairfax, VA 22030
(571) 544-3100

Current Inspector: Lisa Hudson (571) 389-2459

Inspection Date: March 13, 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:

One repeated violation from the last inspection. Please ensure that all food brought home is properly labeled to prevent cross contamination or exposure to good allergies. A systemic approach needs to be developed to ensure needed improvement in compliance. As a reminder, weather permitting, all children must have time outdoors. When transitioning to the outside, the importance of following the center's own policies regarding transitions and knowledge of all children's whereabouts at all times is imperative.

Comments:

An unannounced Monitoring Inspection was conducted today. A total of 55 children with 14 staff supervising was onsite. An observation of all 7 occupied classrooms along with the gross motor play room was completed. Staff interviews conducted regarding the emergency preparedness procedures regarding evacuation procedures. Some children were observed sitting in circles with staff reading to them and painting yellow baby chicks which coincided with the current lesson. Both handwashing and diapering procedures were observed in the two infant classrooms. Artwork was on display in the hall such as painted symmetrical butterflies and dot paint. 3 new staff hired since the last inspection. Staff files, staff certifications and background checks were reviewed, A total of 5 children's records were reviewed along with all medication onsite. Violations were found during this inspection. A corrective action plan was provided by the center owner. This inspection occurred between 9am and 12:15pm. Please email me at: lisa.hudson@doe.virginia.gov with any questions. Thank you for your cooperation today.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-E
Description:	Based on child record review, documentation of additional immunizations were not obtained. Evidence: Child #2 and #4 are under the age of 2 years. Documentation of updated immunizations have not been obtained for these 2 children.
Plan of Correction:	Remind parents in the weekly news letter to update their immunization records.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-E
Description:	Based on observation of a classroom transition, the center failed to follow their own policies and procedures. Evidence: 1.The center?s policy on face to name requires staff to electrically record each child transitioning from one room to another. Staff are required to call each child?s name as the child transitions to the new location and electronically record the new location. 2.One class was observed transitioning to the large gross motor classroom. 3.As children entered the gross motor room, Staff failed to call each child?s name as they crossed the threshold into the new location. 4.Staff did not electronically record the change in location for each child.
Plan of Correction:	Retrain staff on classroom transition procedures.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-M
Description:	Based on observation of the classrooms, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities was not maintained. Evidence: The Center has children with diagnosed food allergies. A current list of children's food allergies was not maintained in any of the 7 classrooms.
Plan of Correction:	Update list after new enrollments.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-340-A
Description:	Based on observation of the Sea Turtle classroom, staff failed to ensure the care of one infant. Evidence: One infant was observed sleeping in a crib with a bib around their neck.
Plan of Correction:	Retrain all staff on crib safety.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-380-A
Description:	Based on observation of the Rhino Classroom did not have a daily schedule posted. Evidence: The daily activity schedule was not posted inside the classroom.
Plan of Correction:	Print and post the schedule.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-E
Description:	Based on the review of medications, the center did not follow their own procedures on administering medication. Evidence: The medication authorization for Child #1 did not include the effective dates.
Plan of Correction:	Have parent update the expiration date.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-530-A
Description:	Based on review of staff records, one classroom did not have a staff with current CPR/First Aid certification. Evidence: The 2 staff who were present in the Rhino classroom do not have current CPR/First Aid certification.
Plan of Correction:	Switch staff rooms until CPR and First Aid is completed.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-E
Description:	Based on review of the center?s documented emergency drills, two shelter in place drills have not been completed. Evidence: The center did not practice any shelter in place drills in 2022.
Plan of Correction:	Document shelter in place drills as well.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-G
Description:	Based on observation of classrooms, food brought from home was not properly labeled. Evidence: Food containers and infant bottles brought from home that were found in the refrigerators in the Sea Turtle and Sea Lion classrooms were not labeled with either a child?s name or the current date.
Plan of Correction:	Fridge checks for labels at daily check-in.