The Goddard School

Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child’s developmental needs.

“On April 2, 2026, a staff member lifted a three-year-old child under the arms after the child became resistant and attempted to pull away which resulted in a red mark resembling fingerprints left on the child’s back.”

Rule Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 14, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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.

“A child in space #8 and space #9 did not have a current date on their bottles.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 22, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“A child in space #9 did not have the proper instructions on the dose that should 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: Jan 22, 2026. 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 child feeding schedule in space #9 did not have a parent signature and date when received.”

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: Jan 22, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“In space #6 a medication authorization form did not include the dates to apply the Aquaphor.”

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 21, 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.

“Two children in space #8 and one child in space #9 did not have a parent signature on the child’s written feeding plan that was posted in the classroom.”

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: Jan 21, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff who started employment on 8/14/23 completed First Aid training online.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child’s parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.

“(omit posting for centers located in a residence) One child in space #9 did not have a feeding schedule on file.”

Rule An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application.

“One child’s application did not include this information.”

Rule Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“Four bottles in space #9 were not dated.”

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.

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

“One child’s medical exam only included the child’s weight.”

Rule Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“In space #7 a medication authorization form for Desitin did not include where to apply.”

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 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Child was handled roughly.

“On November 13, 2023, an eight-month-old child sustained two fractures to the arm from being inappropriately handled by a staff member.”

Rule Child was handled roughly.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 16, 2023. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child’s developmental needs.

“On November 13, 2023, a staff member failed to immediately report an incident where an eight-month-old child was injured by waiting five to ten minutes to disclose the child’s injury.”

Rule Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 16, 2023. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.

“The Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.”

Rule There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 16, 2023. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.