The Goddard School
8618 Westwood Center Drive
Suite 100
Vienna, VA 22182
(571) 732-0200
Current Inspector:
Diana DeSilva
(571) 596-3656
Inspection Date:
Aug. 16, 2022
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 (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
Comments:
An unannounced mandated inspection was conducted on 08/16/2022 from 1:35pm-4:00pm. There were 119 children supervised by 23 direct care staff. The physical plant, 5 staff records, 5 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in playing outside, group play, and napping. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. Thank you for your cooperation during this inspection. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, contact kristy.atanackovic@doe.virginia.gov.
Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry, for an employee within 45 days of employment, from any state in which an employee has resided in the preceding five years, prior to the first day of employment.
Evidence: Staff #5 did not have results of an out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry, out-of-state sex offender registry check, and out-of-state criminal history check.
Employment date for staff #5 was 4/14/2022.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:
Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not obtain the results of a child abuse and neglect central registry background check for an employee by the end of 30th Day of Employment.
Evidence:
1.Staff #4 did not have results for a child abuse and neglect central registry check. The center stated that the central registry check was mailed on 10/19/21.
Employment date for staff #4 was 8/9/2021.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:
Based on a record review and staff interview, the center failed to ensure that a tuberculosis screening was updated at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing.
Evidence:
1.Staff #1 last tuberculosis screening on file was dated 02/13/2019.
2.Staff #2 last tuberculosis screening on file was dated 03/16/2019.
3.Staff #3 last tuberculosis screening on file was dated 03/23/2019.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-70
Description:
Based on record review and interview, staff records were missing two references.
Evidence:
Staff #2 and #5 records were missing documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.
Employment date for staff #2 was 3/18/2019. Employment date for staff #5 was 4/14/2022.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-245-L
Description:
Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not have documentation of at least one staff member on duty who has obtained, within the last three years, instruction in performing the daily health observation of children.
Evidence: Staff #3 Daily Health Observation Certificate was expired on 6/28/2022. There was no one else on site with a current Daily Health Observation certification.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:
Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1. In the Kittens classroom, a cleaning product was inside an unlocked cabinet.
2. In the Cardinals classroom, a cleaning product was hanging on an art rack above the sink.
3. In the Chicks classroom, a cleaning product was located above a sink adjacent to the diaper changing table.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-420-E-1
Description:
Based on staff interview, the center did not post a daily record for infants, who are awake and cannot turn over by themselves, the amount of time spent on their stomachs.
Evidence: Center management stated tummy time is practiced for each infant unable to turn over by themselves. However, the center does not document tummy time.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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