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

Current Inspector: Pamela Sneed (804) 629-2691

Inspection Date: Feb. 2, 2024

Complaint Related: Yes

Areas Reviewed:
8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code

Technical Assistance:
1. Discussed classroom ratios when a child has been enrolled that requires 1:1 staff:child supervision.
2. Reviewed training requirements when job responsibilities include caring for children with special needs. This is additional training specific to the child's developmental needs.

Comments:
Conducted an unannounced complaint investigation at 9:25am into the care of children. Interviews conducted, observations made and records reviewed. There was insufficient evidence to support the allegations made however, there was one are area of non-compliance not reported but found, and another non-compliance not related to the investigation found. Questions about this inspection may be directed to pamela.sneed@doe.virginia.gov


Note: The licensee should submit the plan of corrections within 5 business days of receipt of this report for the plans to be included in the report and posted on the VDOE website.

Violations:
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70
Complaint related: No
Description: Based on records reviewed, 3 of 4 staff records did not include required documentation.

Evidence:

1. Staff #6-There was no documentation of completed reference checks. Date of hired was October 2023.
2. Staff #7-There was no documentation of completed reference checks. Date of hired was January 2024.
3. Staff #8-There was no documentation of completed reference checks. Date of hired was January 2024.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-C
Complaint related: Yes
Description: Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, the center failed to ensure that staff received sufficient training on their job responsibilities to meet the needs of a child with special needs. Evidence: There was no documentation of training specific to Child #4's developmental needs and staff reported that they did not receive training that would have helped them to meet the needs of the child.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Disclaimer:
This information is provided by the Virginia Department of Social Services, which neither endorses any facility nor guarantees that the information is complete. It should not be used as the sole source in evaluating and/or selecting a facility.


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