The Goddard School
5001 Westone Plaza
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 378-4088
Current Inspector: Stacy Doyle (571) 835-0386
Inspection Date: May 1, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Technical Assistance:
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Discussed labeling all spray bottles. Discussed the food allergies and confirming if the allergy is diagnosed. Discussed the orientation dates for CPR/FA. Discussed the playground border.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 5/01/2023 from 9:36am to 12:53pm. At the time of entrance, 113 children were in care with 20 staff members present. Children were observed playing outside, eating snack, washing hands, bathroom breaks, playing in centers, lining up to go outside and calling out here during name to face count, participating in the fitness room, working on a science experiment, coloring weather pictures, using droppers to fill water containers, watching a video on evaporation and having a group discussion about the video. The Infants were observed playing on the floor, being held, sleeping and playing in bouncy seats. Walls, bulletin boards and several other areas of the programming space was decorated with artwork, crafts and projects completed by the children. Interactions between the children and staff were positive. The site was clean, organized and contained an abundant supply of developmentally appropriate materials. A selection of staff and children records, medications, the physical space, evacuation drills, emergency supplies and attendance records were reviewed. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the violation notice. Please contact me if you have any questions at Stacy.Doyle@doe.virginia.gov or 571-835-0386.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, areas of the center inside and outside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. In the Elephants classroom, the paint was chipping under the calendar on the wall.
2. In the Penguin classroom, the chair fabric was tearing/peeling near the arm rest.
3. On the playground, the brown border is bowing and creating a space under it in 3 separate areas.Plan of Correction: Have wall w/chipping paint repaired. R5/12/2023. Repair or replace chairs. 5/12/2023 Repair borders on playground. 5/31/2023.i
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place.
Evidence:
1. In the Ducklings class, a spray bottle of bleach water was on top of the counter near the sink and not locked.
2. In the Elephants class, a container of Lysol wipes, Lysol spray, air wick spray, poo pourri spray and Febreze spray were on a higher shelf in the classroom not locked.Plan of Correction: Ensure all bleach spray bottles are properly locked in cabinet. Remove/Lock up listed items.
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.
