The Goddard School
5490 Staples Mill Road
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 583-1966
Current Inspector: Cathy Aylor (540) 222-6352
Inspection Date: May 13, 2021
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE.
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
63.2 Facilities & Programs.
- Comments:
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This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia.
A complaint inspection was initiated on 5/13/2021 and concluded on 5/13/2021. A complaint was received by the department regarding allegations in the areas of Staffing and Supervision, Care of Children, Programs.
The evidence gathered during the investigation supported the allegations of non-compliance with standards or law and violations were issued. Any violations not related to the complaint but identified during the course of the investigation can be found on the violation notice.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-350-E-1 Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on observation and staff interviews, the facility did not ensure that staff to child ratios were maintained in the First Steps classroom.
Evidence: identified through staff interviews, that at approximately 6:50am there was 1 staff to 5 children in the First Steps room, where the youngest child in care was 13 months old. The classroom was out of ratio for approximately 10-15 minutes when an additional staff member arrived to work.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-350-E-4 Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on observation and staff interviews, the facility did not ensure that staff to child ratios were maintained in the Preschool classroom.
Evidence: Observed and identified through staff that between, approximately 7:30am and 8am, the preschool classroom was out of ratio. There were 11 children to 1 staff, then approximately 10 minutes later there were 12 children and 1 staff member. An additional staff member arrived at work early and was sitting in the staff break room, when the assistant director asked that they clock in to help maintain ratios in the preschool classroom.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.
