The Goddard School Falls Church
2921 Telestar Court
Falls church, VA 22042
(571) 899-3440
Current Inspector: Derek Acosta (703) 554-4995
Inspection Date: April 17, 2024
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.
8VAC20-820 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
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on April 17 2024 between 10:30am and 1:30pm. There were 100 children in the direct care of 20 staff members. Children were observed texture painting, participating in circle time, washing hands, playing on the playground, having positive interactions with classroom teachers. Staff records, child records, insurance, medications, emergency drills, the emergency plan, and the physical plant was reviewed and inspected. Citations are listed on the violation notice. If you have any questions please contact me at 703-554-4995 or at derek.acosta@doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Based on record review, the center did not ensure that each child record contained all of the required information.
Evidence: Child Record #2 did not contain emergency contact addresses for the two individuals identified as the emergency contacts.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence: In Room 123, a bleach and water solution was observed hanging from a shelf approximately 5 feet in the air. While it is out of reach of the children, it was not deemed to be locked away.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.
