The Goddard School
2572 Virginia Beach Boulevard
Virginia beach, VA 23452
(757) 631-2062
Current Inspector: Heather Harrell (757) 334-4329
Inspection Date: Jan. 6, 2020
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
- Comments:
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An unannounced inspection was conducted in response to a self-report made on November 20, 2019. Based on information gathered during the inspection to include interviews, record review and observations made of the program, violations were cited.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-40-E Description: Based on a record review, interviews with staff and observations of the program, the center did not ensure activities complied with the center's own policies.
Evidence:
On November 20, 2019, Staff #1 confirmed that on November 20, 2019, she did not follow the center's policies for "Threshold Counts and Name-to-Face Checks."
1. On November 20, 2019 between 3:00pm and 4:00pm an 18 month-old child #1 was left inside the classroom with no supervision for approximately 1-2 minute. Staff #1 confirmed she did not count the children at the threshold exit of the classroom leading to the playground and did not do a face-to-name check, but instead mark all children as present.
2. The Center's Policies, provided by the director state, a Threshold Count is "the practice of a teacher counting the number of children in line and matching that number to the current attendance. Threshold counts occur at every doorway, stairwell or threshold along the way to your final destination.
3. The Center's Policies, provided by the director, also states name-to-face checks are to be done when "the class has reached the final destination. The teacher matches and records the name on the attendance record with the face of the child as he/she crosses the final threshold." A verbal confirmation of the name-to-face check is to also be conducted.Plan of Correction: The following corrective action was provided by the director during the exit interview:
The staff members involved were reprimanded. One staff resigned and the other was given additional training in a child abuse and neglect and supervision. Administration will monitor for compliance.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-340-F Description: Based on interviews, record review and observations made of the program, the center did not ensure children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.
Evidence:
On November 20, 2019, between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm, an 18 month-old child #1 was left inside the toddler classroom with no supervision for approximately 1-2 minute. He was found in the toddler classroom by staff #3, while on her rounds to deliver snack.Plan of Correction: The following corrective action was provided by the director during the exit interview:
The staff members involved were reprimanded. One staff resigned and the other was given additional training in a child abuse and neglect and supervision. Administration will monitor for compliance.
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.
