The Goddard School

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. The center did not request a central registry check or a search of the sex offender registry for one state for staff 1, who indicated on her most recent sworn statement that she has resided in another state within the past 5 years.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-780-550-D

“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The center did not conduct a practice evacuation drill for the month of November 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

8VAC20-780-70

“Staff records shall contain all the required information. Staff 1 has a documented job title of lead teacher. The record for staff 1 does not contain documentation that they possess the education required for the job position.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that documentation of additional immunizations are obtained once very six months for children under the age of two years.

“Evidence: 1. The record for child 1 (age 1 year) does not contain documentation of updated immunizations. The last signed immunization record is dated 8/15/23. 2. The center director confirmed that the record for child 1 is lacking an updated immunization record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“Evidence: 1. The record for child 1 (date of enrollment: 9/5/23) does not contain documentation of a physical examination. 2. The center director confirmed that the record for child 1 is lacking documentation of a physical examination.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment.

“Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 9/7/23) does not contain documentation that the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)-sponsored orientation course has been completed. 2. Staff 1 confirmed that she has not completed the VDOE-sponsored orientation course.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that every agent of an applicant for licensure as a child day center shall complete a sworn statement or affirmation every five years.

“Evidence: 1. The most recent sworn statement or affirmation in the record for board member 1 is dated 3/2/17. A new sworn statement for board member 1 was due in March 2022. 2. The most recent sworn statement or affirmation in the record for board member 2 is dated 3/1/17. A new sworn statement for board member 2 was due in March 2022. 3. The center director confirmed that the sworn statements for board member 1 and board member 2 are expired.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-A.

Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that all new employees shall complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff 1 had a date of hire of 6/29/22. There is no documentation in staff 1’s record that she has completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 days of employment. 2. The center director confirmed that staff 1 has not completed the required orientation course within the 90 day time frame.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: 1. On the playground for the younger aged children, there is a large toy bin with the top broken off the hinges, causing an entrapment and injury hazard. 2. The center director confirmed that the toy bin on the playground has not been maintained in a safe and operable condition.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that they obtain the results of the fingerprint based background check prior to the first day of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff 1 has a hire date of 1/25/22. The results of the fingerprint based background check for staff 1 was not received until 1/28/22. 2. The center director confirmed that staff 1 began employment prior to the results of the fingerprint background checks being received.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a copy of the results of a sex offender registry check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry is obtained from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

“Evidence: 1. Staff 2 has a hire date of 8/11/21. Staff 2 indicated on her sworn statement or affirmation that she has resided in the state of New York within the past five years. The results of a sex offender registry check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry were not available for staff 2 from the state of New York. 2. The center director confirmed that all of the required out-of-state background checks were not completed for staff 2.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff’s record contain all the required information.

“Evidence: 1. Staff 3 (date of hire: 12/9/21) is listed as a program leader in her employment file. The record for staff 3 does not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education required by the job position of program leader. 2. The center director confirmed that the record for staff 3 does not contain documentation of education necessary for the qualification of program leader.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.