VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Goddard School- Herndon
2400 Dulles Town Blvd
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 653-0337

Current Inspector: Lauren Captain (571) 835-0599

Inspection Date: Sept. 11, 2024

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 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:

1. Checklist provided to aide in ensuring Lead Teachers are qualified and the required documentation is on-file. 2. Reviewed and provided feedback on the staff record checklist/requirements. 3. Discussed diaper changing procedures. 4. Effective January 1, 2025, the VDOE will begin determining compliance with Potable Water Lead Testing set by the Code of Virginia, which is legislation assed by the General Assembly in 2020. The law requires all licensed child day programs that serve preschool age children, to test potable drinking water. The law requires that programs submit their plans and test results to the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water VDH ODW) and the Superintendent. If the results of the testing indicate elevated lead levels , the program shall remediate, retest, and resubmit results to VDH ODW and the Superintendent. There is an additional alternative bottled water option that comes with additional requirements. Resources are now available for providers on the "What's New" webpage on the ChildCareVA website https://www.childcare.virginia.gov /providers/what-s-new

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. The on-site inspection began at 10:30am and ended at 1:04pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 71 children present and 16 direct-care staff. The inspector reviewed 9 children?s records and 7 staff records while on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility and interviews. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business day from the date the report was sent to you, which will be close of business on 9/19/24. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Repeat violation. Based on records reviewed and interviews conducted, 2 of 7 staff records did not include out-of-state background checks prior to employment or within the first 30-days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #7-Staff #4 - There was no documentation of an out-of-state child abuse and neglect search. Management reported that the out-of-state child abuse and neglect search was not done. Employment began October 2022. 2. Staff #10-There was no documentation of an out-of-state criminal record check and an out-of-state child abuse and neglect search. Management reported that the out-of-state background checks were not done. Employment began July 2024.
Plan of Correction:	correct immediately
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Based on records reviewed, 1 of 7 staff records did not include documentation of a TB test/screening every 2 years. Evidence: Staff #15-The previous TB test was dated 7/14/22.
Plan of Correction:	correct immediately
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on records reviewed, 4 of 7 staff records did not include documentation of required information. Evidence: 1. Staff #10-1 of 2 reference checks not documented. Employed since July 2024. 2. Staff #11-There was no documentation of education diploma/transcripts needed to qualify for the position they are working. Employed since December 2023. 3. Staff #12-0 of 2 reference checks documented and there was no documentation of education diploma/transcripts needed to qualify for the position they working. Employed since May 2024. 4. Staff #13-0 of 2 reference checks were documented and there was no documentation of education diploma/transcripts needed to qualify for the position they working. Employed since March 2023.
Plan of Correction:	correct immediately ensure reference checks are completed before hiring new staff.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-440-J
Description:	Based on observations made, an occupied crib did not have a minimum of 30" of space on the service side. Evidence: In an infant room, Child #13 was lying in a crib that was pushed between 2 other cribs and with service side clearance ranging from an approximate 3" - 8 1/2" on either side.
Plan of Correction:	retain all staff on 9/24/24 [sic]
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-A
Description:	Based on observations made, a child's hands were not washed after a diaper change. Evidence: In a 2-year-old classroom, the staff person changing the child's diaper did not wash the child's hands after the diaper change. The child was placed on the floor and proceeded to return to play.
Plan of Correction:	retrain all staff on 9/24/24
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-G
Description:	Based on observations made, a child's food brought from home was not labeled with child's name and date. Evidence: In a toddler-age classroom, a container of yogurt belonging to Child #1 was not labeled with the date.
Plan of Correction:	retrain staff ensure teachers write first + last name on all food items w/ date
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-570-E
Description:	Based on observations made, bottles belonging to a child were not labeled with the name and date. Evidence: In a toddler-age classroom, 2 bottles belonging to Child #2 were not labeled with the date.
Plan of Correction:	Retrain ensure teachers label all bottles w/ name + date