The Goddard School - River’s Bend

The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.

“Child #1, who had been attending for 11 days, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A. From a complaint.

The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years.

“1. Staff #1 did not have an updated sworn disclosure or affirmation. It was overdue by seven months. 2. Staff #2 did not have an updated sworn disclosure or affirmation. It was overdue by two months.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-A.

Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water after any contact with body fluids.

“Staff #11 was observed wiping a child’s nose. The staff member did not wash their hands with soap and running water.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

The center shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include the date and time when parents were notified.

“Child #5 had a minor injury report that was missing the time of parent notification.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

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

“Staff #5 and Staff #7 completed their CPR and first aid certification approximately one month late.”

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

When children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group.

“On 11/06/2025, Staff #13 was observed supervising a combined group of 17 preschool age and school age children. Administration acknowledged that Staff #13 was seven children over the required preschool ratio of 1:10 for approximately 15 minutes before Staff #1 arrived to supervise.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-C.

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

“Staff #8, employed for over 10 months, did not have a central registry check from one state.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Minor injury records shall include the following: 1. Date and time of injury; 2. Name of injured child; 3. Type and circumstance of the injury; 4. Staff present and treatment; 5. Date and time when parents were notified; 6. Any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury; 7. Staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures; and 8. Documentation on how parent was notified.

“Child #11, child #12, and child #13 had minor injury reports that were missing the future action to prevent recurrence of the injury.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, centers shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

“Snacks are required to contain two of the five components which are fluid milk, meat or meat alternative, vegetables, fruits, and grains. In two classrooms, the children were given one component at morning snack.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

When a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely.

“Three children in the infant classroom were sitting in infant seats with unfastened protective belts.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-A.

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

“Evidence: 1. A torn vinyl climber was observed in an infant classroom and a torn vinyl chair was observed in a preschool classroom. The torn areas exposed the interior foam padding. 2. Administration acknowledged that the equipment required maintenance or disposal.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: 1. Two cannisters of Clorox disinfectant wipes were located in an unlocked cabinet in a preschool classroom. The wipes contained the warnings: caution and hazard to humans and domestic animals. 2. Administration acknowledged that the cabinet was unlocked.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to request an out of state child abuse and neglect registry search request by the end of the 30th day of employment for one (1) staff as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 10/31/2022) contained a sworn statement that indicated that the staff resided outside of Virginia within the preceding five (5) years. The record did not contain an out of state child abuse and neglect search request. 2. Administration acknowledged that the request had not been made.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a central registry finding for two (2) staff by the end of the 30th day of employment as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 10/31/2022) did not contain a central registry finding. The record of staff #3 (date of employment: 8/20/2022) contained a central registry finding dated 09/27/2022. 2. Administration acknowledged that the findings were not received within 30 days as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-C-2.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: 1. In the Chipmunk’s room (ages 12-16 months) Odoban, an air freshener and hand sanitizer were observed in an unlocked cabinet. In the Get-Set classroom (ages two-three years) three (3) cans of air freshener were observed in an unlocked cabinet. In the half day preschool (four year olds) an unlocked cannister of Clorox wipes were observed. The unlocked bottles contained warning labels to include caution, flammable, keep out of the reach of children and hazard to humans and domestic animals) 2. Administration acknowledged that the substances were unlocked.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that when diaper ointment or cream is used, written parent authorization is obtained.

“Evidence: 1. Diaper creams and authorizations were inspected in the infant room on 12/5/2022. A tube of Triple Paste Cream was observed that belonged to child #11. An authorization for the cream was not available. 2. Administration acknowledged that the authorization had not been obtained.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on a review of staff records and interview on June 28, 2022, the center did not ensure that each staff record reviewed contained a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #9 (hired 11/22/21) contained central registry findings dated 1/15/22. Administration confirmed the results were late.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-C-2.

8VAC20-780-500-B

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-510-L

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of records and interview on June 28, 2022, the center did not ensure that each staff record contains all required documentation. Evidence: The records of staff #2, staff #5, and staff #9 did not contain documentation of a health statement. Administration confirmed the information was not complete.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

22VAC40-665-580-B

“Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure within the first 90 days of employment of service all caregivers complete the Virginia Pre-Service Training for childcare staff. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (DOH 7/29/21) did not contain documentation of Pre-Service training. 2. Administration acknowledged the center did not have it.”

Rule 22VAC40-665-580-B.

22VAC40-665-580-E-1

“Based on a review of records and interview, the vendor did not obtain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the age of the children in care within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The records of staff #1 (DOH 7/29/21), staff #2 (DOH 7/29/21), staff #4 (DOH 6/4/21), and staff #5 (DOH 5/15/21) did not contain documentation of certification in CPR. 2. Administration confirmed these staff haven’t completed the certification.”

Rule 22VAC40-665-580-E-1.

22VAC40-665-580-E-2

“Based on a review of records and interview, the vendor did not ensure each staff member had a current certification in first aid within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The records of staff #1 (DOH 7/29/21), staff #2 (DOH 7/29/21), staff #4 (DOH 6/4/21), and staff #5 (DOH 5/15/21) did not contain documentation of certification in first aid. 2. Administration confirmed these staff haven’t completed the certification.”

Rule 22VAC40-665-580-E-2.

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on a review of records, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. The record of child #2 (DOE 10/4/21) contained documentation of immunizations dated 10/11/21. 2. The record of child #4 (DOE 10/1/21) contained documentation of immunizations dated 11/18/21.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of records and interview, the center did not ensure that two or more references were checked before employment. Evidence: 1.The record of staff #3 (DOH 11/22/21) did not contain documentation of references. 2. Administration confirmed there were no references.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.