The Goddard School

Over-the-counter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product.

“A diaper ointment product was observed in classroom #10 for a child and expired 28 days ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-A.

Staff who work directly with children shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department’s health and safety update course.

“Staff #4, employed for over one year, did not complete the department’s health and safety update course and was overdue by five months. Staff #5, employed for over two years, did not complete the department’s health and safety update course and was overdue by over one year.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

The center shall meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia.

“The center did not review and document a birth certificate or other reliable proof of age and identity for child# 6, who had been enrolled for one year. The social security card was listed as the document reviewed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-G.

Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to complete an out of state background check within the required time frame for one staff.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (date of employment: 9/29/23) contained a sworn statement that indicated that the staff resided outside of Virginia within the preceding five years. The state listed was a non-NFF state which requires a criminal history name check prior to employment. The record contained the results of a criminal history name check dated 10/19/23. 2. Administration acknowledged that the criminal history name check results were obtained after the start of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to keep a complete record for one staff that contained the required information.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4 (date of employment: 9/12/2023) was missing documentation of one of the two required references. Staff records are required to contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. Administration stated that the missing reference was taken over the phone but not fully documented.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that 1 staff record contained the results of a repeat central registry background check every 5 years as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (DOH: 9/14/2004) contained a central registry dated 4/12/2016. 2. Administration acknowledged that it was the most recent central registry for staff #2 and that the repeat background check had not been requested.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.