The Goddard School - Leesburg

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

“The lock on the changing table in one of the toddler classrooms was missing the locking portion, leaving a metal hole with rough edges.”

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.

“Spray bottles with cleaning materials were seen out of reach of children in both the infant and First Steps classrooms, but were not locked. There were also cleaning and sanitizing bins filled with cleaning and sanitizing substances, located on a high shelf, but unlocked.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Materials and equipment available shall be age and stage appropriate for the children.

“The infant room had 4 ropes, hanging from the ceiling that had play toys on the end of them at the children’s level, that could pose a safety and/or strangulation risk.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-430-B.

When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.

“On 07/02/2026, Child #1 was left unattended in a classroom for approximately 12 minutes, therefore no staff would have been able to offer immediate assistance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

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

“On 07/02/2026, Child #1 was left unattended in a classroom for approximately 12 minutes, with no staff being able to provide sight and sound supervision.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

The operational responsibilities of the center shall include ensuring that the center’s activities are maintained in compliance with the center’s own policies.

“On 7/2/2026, the center did not follow their own supervision and name to face policies, when staff #1 left a child unattended for approximately 12 minutes. Staff #1 stated that during a transition, upon entering a new classroom, they performed a visual scan of the classroom, rather than a name to face observation.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

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

“In the Pre-K classroom, a wall was observed with a section of chipping paint. In addition, the play kitchen was observed to be dirty.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Each center shall maintain a record for each child containing documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.

“The record for child #2 did not have documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Each child shall have a physical examination under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“The file for child #1, who had been attending for 79 days, did not have documentation of a physical examination.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

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

“In the toddler class, various cleaning materials were found to be unlocked on a shelf in the bathroom. Additional cleaning supplies were found to be unlocked in the First Steps classroom on a shelf above a table, and in the Pre-K classroom on a shelf in the bathroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

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

“The records for child #2, #4, #6, and #7 did not have an annual record review to confirm each child’s record was up-to-date, as required by standard 8VAC20-780-60 A-11.”

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

When food is brought from home, the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

“In the Preschool 2 classroom, one lunch box was found without a date on it, and another lunch box was found without a name or date on it.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method.

“A bleach and water solution was hanging from a rack in a two year old classroom, not in a locked cabinet.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on record review, the center did not ensure that staff working directly with children had completed the department’s health and safety update course annually.

“Evidence: Staff #3 did not have a certificate verifying that they had completed the annual health and safety update training for 2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

Based on observation, documents required by the Superintendent were not posted on the licensed premises.

“Evidence: The center’s most recent inspection (completed on 08/01/2024) was not posted. The most recent inspection posted was from 01/09/2024.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

Based on record review, the annual fire inspection was outdated.

“Evidence: The last fire inspection was older than a year as it was dated 08/18/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

Based on record review, the center did not obtain annual approval from the health department.

“Evidence: The last health inspection was completed on 02/04/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

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

“Evidence: In the First Steps classroom, there was a hole in the wall near an outlet, within reach of small children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, prepared infant formula was not labeled properly.

“Evidence: Two bottles in the infant room did not have the date to be served on them.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

Based on staff interviews, a staff member failed to follow the center’s own policy for reporting suspected abuse and neglect.

“Evidence: Staff # 1 reported an incident of suspected abuse approximately five days after the incident occurred. The center’s mandated reporter policy requires staff to report suspected abuse/neglect immediately after being notified, or witnessing an incident of abuse.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

Based on record review, the center did not ensure that documentation is maintained of emergency evacuation drills.

“Evidence: On the evacuation drill log, August 2023 does not have a documented dated of practice. The center director confirmed that one was practiced, but was it was not documented on the form.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-G.

Based on direct observation, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.

“Evidence: A fence slat was not properly secured to the fence and was able to be moved with minimal force. A nail was able to be seen protruding from the back of the fence slat.”

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