The Goddard School of Asheville

A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.

“110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. At least two (2) staff member who left the employment and five (5) staff members who were newly employed were not reflected on the ABCMS roster.”

Rule A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 22, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

“Three (3) staff members’ valid qualification letters were not printed and maintained on their staff files.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. Corrected during the inspection.

Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

“Per orientation documentation for one (1) staff member with employment date of 5/18/26, review of adequate supervision, prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma and prevention of infectious diseases were not documented.”

Rule Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.. Corrected during the inspection.

Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child’s home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

“Five (5) bottles in the refrigerator in space #2 were not labeled with today’s date.”

Rule Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.. Corrected during the inspection.

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

“Think Baby sunscreen in space #10 expired at the end of May 2026.”

Rule Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.. Corrected during the inspection.

The center’s safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.

“The program’s Safe Sleep Policy was not posted in space #1 and #2 where infants were cared for.”

Rule The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.. Corrected during the inspection.

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person’s file.

“A signed acknowledgement of Shaken Baby Syndrome policy was not on file for a staff member with employment date of 5/18/26. The staff member was in the classroom during today’s visit.”

Rule The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.. Corrected during the inspection.

A child’s file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

“One (1) child’s file did not contain a signed and dated acknowledgement of receipt of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy.”

Rule A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A violation was found for which there is no item number.

“Toilet tissues were out for two (2) toilet rooms in the bathroom shared by the children in room #128 and #132.”

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

“The Hours of on-going training for fifteen (15) staff members and required information listed on the Staff and Training Worksheet for twelve staff members were not provided in the worksheet.”

Rule All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

“One (1) staff member with the date of employment of 10/20/25 did not complete TB screening test, which is required when the staff member answers yes to any of the questionnaires.”

Rule On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“The authorization form for a child with an epi-pen in room #119 did not include the following information:the subject medical conditions or allergic reactions, the criteria for the administration of the medication, the amount and frequency of the dosages; and the manner in which the medication shall be administered.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

“Two (2) existing staff members (date of employment of 8/11/22 and 3/28/22) did not complete the required hours of training. The staff member with the employment date of 8/11/22 completed four (4) hours of training for required twenty (20) hours. The staff member with the employment date of 3/28/22 completed seven and a half (7.5) hours of training for required ten (10) hours during the last training period.”

Rule Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The written feeding plan did not include the child’s name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

“A feeding plan for a child in room #138 was not signed by the parent.”

Rule The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“On October 28, 2025, a child, who was one (1) year old was left unattended in the enclosed area facing the parking lot for unknown amount of time. The child was seen on the video footage at 3:44 pm, and a parent found him/her at 3:45 pm.”

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 18, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

“A. Wallace’s valid qualification letter was not on file for review.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 23, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

“A. Wallace’s criminal background check expired on June 5, 2025, but it was not renewed prior to the expiration date.”

Rule Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 23, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Discipline was not appropriate for the child’s age and development.

“On April 24, 2025,the children, three-to-four years of age, spent anywhere from fifteen (15) minutes to forty-five (45) minutes on chairs without materials, during which the teacher expected them to remain still and quiet.”

Rule Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 11, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“On November 26, 2024, staff members were unaware that a three-year-old child swallowed a magnet.”

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child’s file.

“An incident report was not completed when an incident occurred on November 26, 2024.”

Rule Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“In space #134, the authorization form for Aquaphor Healing Ointment Baby for a child expired on 11/7/24.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 14, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

“In space #120, three (3) packs of diapers/pull-ups for three (3) children were maintained in the cubby at approximately forty-three (43) inches high.”

Rule Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.. Corrected during the inspection.

All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

“In space #138, a bottle of doTERRRA Peppermint Beadlets Essential Oil Supplement was accessible to one-year-old children.”

Rule All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.. Corrected during the inspection.

All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

“A bottle of Goof Off was stored in the closet, and the key to the closet was left in the keyhole in space #9 (room 110).”

Rule All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.. Corrected during the inspection.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“The permission form for Aquaphor expired on 1/4/24 in space #6 (Room 120). The permission form for Desitin expired on 8/18/23 in space #7 (Room 119).”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 14, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“Two (2) children exited the playground through a gate located next to a sidewalk. On the sidewalk, one (1) child grabbed a rake and swung it around. After approximately three (3) minutes on the sidewalk, two (2) children exited the sidewalk through a gate to second sidewalk by the parking lot, one (1) of the children still had the rake. The children were observed walking back and forth in the space wit no staff present for approximately ten (10) minutes.”

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 5, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

“On 2/15/24, a child was not signed in upon arrival.”

Rule Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.