The Goddard School - Ashburn

Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Areas of the wall with chipping paint was observed on a vent in the two year old classroom, and under a soap dispenser in the Pre-K classroom. In addition, there was a section of the cabinet where the covering had been broken leaving a rough edge.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Each classroom keeps a 4 bin washing, rinsing, sanitizing and drying system, all of which are located on a high shelf, but not locked.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“On 4/14/26, staff #1 failed to stay within sight and sound supervision of the preschool class. She was in the bathroom changing one child, while the remaining 9 children in the class were not within her sight for a period of approximately 1 minute. The bathroom was within the classroom, but there was not a line of sight for the teacher to the rest of the class.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

The diapering area shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering, and a leakproof storage system that is foot-operated so that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches the exterior surface of the storage system.

“The diaper changing table pad in the older infant classroom was ripped so it was no longer nonabsorbent. The Toddler and two year old classrooms had foot-operated trash bins available, however diapers were found in trash bins that were not foot-operated”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a clean and safe condition.

“A rodent and rodent droppings were reported in both the toddler and two year old classrooms. Onsite admin confirmed the report.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A. From a complaint.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #1, employed for 4 days, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check from one state.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

“Staff #3, employed for over 3 months, did not have documentation of requesting a sex offender registry check from one state. Staff #4, employed for over 3 months, did not have documentation of requesting a sex offender registry check and a central registry search from one state.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided.

“The center was unable to provide documentation of the most recent inspection by the health department.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.

“Child #5 did not have documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #3, employed for more than 6 months, did not have documentation of the results of a central registry check from a state they indicated living in, within the last 5 years.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Staff #3, who had been employed for 11 months, did not have documentation of CPR certification.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-1.

All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Staff #3, who had been employed for 11 months, did not have documentation of first aid certification.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-2.

Staff who work directly with children shall annually complete the department’s health and safety update course.

“Staff #3 did not have documentation of of the department’s health and safety update course.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“Staff #3 received their national criminal background check letter 2 days after their start date.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“There was no physical examination in the record of child #4, who had been enrolled for four months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child’s record is up to date.

“Child #2, #3, #7, and #8 did not have documentation showing that parents had reviewed their files to confirm they were up-to-date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-420-E-3.

There shall be at least twelve inches of space between the sides and ends of occupied cribs.

“The infant room had 3 occupied cribs with only 3 inches of space between them.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-J.

Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment.

“Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for 4 months, only had one completed reference on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on interview, the areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: A panel on the exterior fence was broken, leaving a gap for children to exit the playground.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A. From a complaint.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the first aid kits include the minimum required items.

“Evidence: The first aid kit that was inspected was missing a triangular bandage. The kit contained one, but at a minimum 2 are required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-C.

Based on record review, the center did not ensure that a new staff member obtained documentation of a tuberculosis screening or test no longer than 30 days prior to employment.

“Evidence: Staff #3 was hired May 2023 and the documented Tuberculosis screening was dated February 2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method.

“Evidence: During the walkthrough, a bleach water solution was observed to be on top of the child cubbies.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.