The Goddard School

The center must request background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to employment.

“The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or the sex offender registry check from one state for Staff 1 employed over 4 months.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.

“Staff B employed for 5 months had a TB screening on file that was completed 3 months prior to employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

(REPEAT VIOLATION) Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“In the Stallions classroom there was a low cabinet that contained bleach water and it was not locked using a safe method that prevents access by children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Cribs, cots, mats and beds used by children other than infants during the designated rest period or during evening and overnight care shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges.

“In the Tigers classroom, Child C and Child D were observed resting on cots that did not have bottom covers.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-A.

(REPEAT VIOLATION) The diapering area shall have the following: A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used.

“The diapering pads in the Stallions, Pandas and Toucans classrooms were ripped no longer being nonabsorbent.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Disposable diapers shall be disposed of in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.

“The trash can in the Cubs classroom, used to dispose of diapers, was broken and no longer foot operated. Staff used their hands to lift and close the lid.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Long-term prescription drug use and over-the- counter medication may be allowed with written authorization from the child’s physician and parent.

“Child E has a long term over the counter medication present at the center. There was no written authorization from the child’s physician and parent.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name.

“Child A and Child B’s bottles were observed with no dates.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

8VAC20-780-70

“The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: Documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering. 1. Staff B employed for 5 months did not have documentation of two or more references checked prior to employment. 2. Staff C, employed over 1 month, only had documentation for 1 reference being checked prior to employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

All staff who work directly with children must have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care which includes an in-person competency demonstration.

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

All staff who work directly with children must have current certification in first aid, appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“1. Staff #1 who was working with children at the time of the inspection does not have current certification in first aid. The certification on file was completed online and did not have an in-person competency demonstration. 2. Staff #2 who was working with children at the time of the inspection does not have current certification in first aid. The certification on file was completed online and did not have an in-person competency demonstration.”

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

The center is required to request an Out of State Child Abuse and Neglect Search prior to employment for any staff who has resided outside of Virginia within the last five years.

“Staff # 1 employed 12 days, documented on their sworn statement that they outside of Virginia within 5 years of hire. Staff #1 had no documentation available to demonstrate that an out-of-state search of the abuse and neglect registry was requested.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a Physician: Before the child’s attendance Within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“Child #1 (enrolled 35 days) did not have a physical examination on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Each report shall include the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.

“Child #1 (enrolled 35 days) did not have immunizations that were signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-150-B.

(REPEAT VIOLATION) Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include peeling paint and protruding nails.

“1. In the Toucans Classroom the wooden kitchen playset had a protruding nail with a sharp edge accessible to children. 2. In the Toucans Classroom there is an area on the back wall with peeling paint.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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

“1. In the Lions Classroom, there was a spray bottle of bleach and water on a high shelf unlocked. 2. In the Tigers Classroom, there was a spray bottle of bleach and water on a high shelf unlocked.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

The diapering area shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing.

“The Toucans, Pandas and Stallons changing pads had rips causing them to no longer be non-absorbent.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

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

“1. Child #2 had food brought from home that was not dated. 2. Child #3 had food brought from home that was not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

For children ages 16 months through preschool age, during the designated rest period, when children are resting or in an inactive state, the following rest period ratios are permitted if the requirements of subsections J through N of this section are met: Children of preschool age: one staff per 20 children.

“On 11/17/2025 from approximately 1:40pm to 2:40pm, the Tigers classroom (Ages 3 ? -4 years) had 21 children with only 1 teacher supervising their rest period.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-I. From a complaint.

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

“In the Toddler Classroom, the lower cabinet on the sink had peeling paint. The cabinet is accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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

“1. In the Infant 1 Room, Child A and Child B had snacks from home that were not labeled with name and date. 2. In the Pre-K Classroom, Child C, D E had lunch bags in their cubies with no dates. 3. In the School Age Classroom, Child F, G, H had lunch bags that were not labeled with names and dates.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential.

“The written allergy list throughout the building did not include Child #1, with a diagnosed food allergy.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

When diaper ointment or cream is used these products do not need to be kept locked but shall be inaccessible to children.

“There were several tubes of diaper creams in a bin and topical skin lotion and handwash on a low bathroom sink in the Panda’s classroom, accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year.

“The center only practiced one shelter-in-place drill from January 2024 to January 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-E.

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information.

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“(Repeat Violation) The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #4, employed for 14 months, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check and staff #9, employed for three months, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history, central registry or sex offender search from a different state.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There was a bottle of bleach water solution sitting on an open shelf in the wolves, lions and toucan classrooms.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-350-B-2

“The required ratio for children ages 16 months to 24 months is one staff per five children. Two staff were observed supervising 16 children in the panda’s class where the youngest child in the group was 23 months of age.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-2.

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A prescription topical ointment was in an unlocked cabinet in the lion’s classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

(Repeat Violation) Children’s records are required to contain the name, address and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.

“The record for child #6, enrolled for ten days, was missing proof of age and identity. The record for child #8, enrolled for eight months was missing the name, address and phone number for two emergency contacts.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-70

“(Repeat Violation) Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #7, who has been actively working at the center for the past 4 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“Staff #6, who has been employed for 1 month, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #8 was employed for one day before a central registry search request was made.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

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

“Staff #7, employed for one year, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check or criminal history check from a different state. Staff #8, employed for one month, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from a different state.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

(Repeat Violation) (Systemic) Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment.

“The screening for staff #5 was completed nine months prior to hire; staff #7 had no documentation of screening and had been employed for one year; and staff #9 had no documentation of screening and had been employed for over five years.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

(Repeat Violation) (Systemic) A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.

“The updated screening for staff #3 was due 4 months ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire.

“Staff #5, who is working with children, has not yet completed this course which is overdue by 10 months. Staff #7, who is working with children, has not yet completed this course which is overdue by 9 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Staff shall complete orientation training prior to working alone with children and no later than 7 days of hire.

“Staff #6, who has been working for 1 month, staff #7, who has been working for 1 year, and staff #8, who has been working for 1 month, did not have evidence they have received orientation training.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

(Systemic) Children’s records are required to contain the name, address and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.

“The records for child #1, attending for 2 years, child #3, attending for 1 day, child #6, attending for 1 month, and child #9, attending for 1 month were missing complete information for two emergency contacts.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

(Repeat Violation) (Systemic) Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment.

“Staff #4, who has been actively working at the center for the past 4 months, and staff # 8, who has been actively working for 1 month, did not have any completed reference verifications on file; staff #5, who has been actively working at the center for 1 month, only had one completed reference.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

22.1-289.035-A

“(Repeat Violation, Systemic) Based on review of seven staff records, it was determined that not all staff had a repeat Central Registry Search every five years as required. Evidence: The record for staff #1 had a Central Registry search results letter dated: 12/19/2017.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

22.1-289.036-B-2

“(Systemic) Based on review of two applicant records, it was determined that not all applicants had an Office of Background Investigations (OBI) fingerprinting-based criminal history record check, as required. Evidence: the record for applicant #2 did not contain a fingerprint determination letter.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-B-2.

8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a

“(Systemic) Based on review of two applicant records, it was determined that not all applicants had a sworn statement or an original central registry search report, as required. Evidence: the record for applicant #1 did not contain documentation of a central registry search report and the record for applicant #2 did not contain documentation of a sworn statement or a central registry search report.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“(Repeat violation, Systemic) Based on review of seven staff records, it was determined that not all staff had Central Registry Search results within thirty days of employment. Evidence: The record for staff #5 (Date of hire: 5/3/2024) and staff #6 (Date of hire: 5/9/2024) did not have documentation of a Central Registry search request. The record for staff #2 (Date of hire: 8/22/2024) had Central Registry search results dated: 1/31/2024”

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

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on review of 12 child records, the facility failed to obtain documentation that each child has received immunizations prior to the child’s first attendance. Evidence: the record for child #8 (date of first attendance: 5/28/2024) did not have documentation of immunizations.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“(Repeat Violation) Based on review of six staff records, the facility did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) test/ screening for all staff at the time of employment that was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: the record for staff #2 (date of hire: 8/22/2023) had a TB test/screening dated: 9/7/2023. The record for staff #6 (date of hire: 5/9/2024) had a TB test/screening dated: 3/22/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on review of six staff records, it was determined that not all staff had documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) test/screening completed at least every two years from the date of the initial test or screening. Evidence: the record for staff #4 had a negative TB test/screening dated: 5/27/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

8VAC20-780-245-J-3

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-J-3.

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on review of documentation, the facility failed to obtain documentation of annual approval from the health department. Evidence: the most recent documented health department inspection was dated: 3/10/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on review of documentation, and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain a current written list of children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: the written allergy list did not include child #4, with a diagnosed food allergy, or child #7, with a food sensitivity.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on record review, it was determined that not all records contained all required information. Evidence: the records for child #4, child #10 and child #12, with diagnosed food allergies, did not contain a written care plan with instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic to and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-8.

8VAC20-780-70

“(Repeat Violation) Based on review of six staff records, it was determined that not all records contained all required information. Evidence: The record for staff #6 did not contain documentation of two reference checks as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“(Repeat Violation) Based on review of two staff records, it was determined that not all staff had an original central registry report within 30 days of employment, and no documented follow up was conducted. Evidence: the record for staff #2 (date of hire: 11/7/2022) did not contain documentation of a central registry search report or follow up.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-C-2. From a complaint.

22.1-289.035-A

“(Systemic) Based on review of six staff records, it was determined that not all staff had a repeat Central Registry Search every five years as required. Evidence: The record for staff #6 had a Central Registry search results letter dated: 12/19/2017.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

22.1-289.035-B-2

“(Systemic) Based on review of six staff records, it was determined that not all staff had an Office of Background Investigations (OBI) fingerprinting-based criminal history record check prior to their first day of employment. Evidence: the record for staff #3 (date of rehire: 5/25/2023) had a fingerprint determination letter dated: 8/19/2019 and staff #5 (date of hire: 5/1/2023) had a fingerprint determination letter dated: 5/10/2023.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

22.1-289.035-B-4

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“(Systemic) Based on review of six staff records, it was determined that not all staff had Central Registry Search results within thirty days of employment. Evidence: The record for staff #1 (Date of hire: 4/24/2023), staff #3 (Date of hire: 5/25/2023) and staff #5 (Date of hire: 5/1/2023) did not have documentation of a Central Registry search request.”

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

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of six staff records, the facility did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) test/ screening for all staff at the time of employment that was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: the record for staff #1 (date of hire: 4/24/2023) had a TB test/screening dated: 11/29/2022. The record for staff #3 (date of rehire: 5/25/2023) had a TB test/screening dated: 10/5/2021. The record for staff #5 (date of hire: 5/1/2023) had a TB test/screening dated: 5/12/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In eight out of eight classrooms, there was a bottle of bleach water solution in in unlocked cabinet.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-40-G

“Based on review of five child records, the facility failed to meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in ? 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia. Evidence: the record for child #1, child #3 and child #4 did not contain documentation of proof of child identity and age.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-G.

8VAC20-780-550-F

“Based on review of documentation, not all lockdown drills were practiced at least annually as required. Evidence: The last documented lockdown drill was conducted on: 8/11/2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-F.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on review of six staff records, it was determined that not all records contained all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for staff #2 did not contain documentation of two reference checks as required; 2) The records for staff #2, staff #3, and staff #4 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education or certification required by the (lead teacher) job position; 3) The records for staff #1 and staff #5 did not contain documentation of orientation training as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on observation of the toddler room it was determined that not all requirements for diaper cream were met. Evidence: Diaper cream was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on review of daily attendance records it was determined that not all attendance records documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: The following classrooms did not have all children accounted on their attendance records: 1.) Toddler Room: Child A was not marked as present on attendance. 2.) Two year old room: Child B and Child C were not marked as present on attendance. 3.) Four year old room: Child D was not marked as present on attendance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

8VAC20-780-340-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-340-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation of the infant room it was determined that not all areas of the center are maintained in clean and safe condition. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector observed black mold under the top cabinet, located to the left of the microwave.”

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

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on review of three staff records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a central registry check within the first 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff A (start date: 10/13/2021), Staff B (start date: 02/01/2022), and Staff C (start date: 05/10/2022) did not have documentation of a central registry check on file.”

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

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on review of two children’s records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of immunization records before the first date of attendance. Evidence: Child A and Child B (start date: 03/01/2022) did not have documentation of immunizations on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on review of five children’s records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a physical within the first 30 days of enrollment. Evidence: Child A and Child B (start date: 03/01/2022) did not have documentation of a physical on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation of the playground it was determined that not all areas were in clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: There are two large birds nest attached to the entryway outside of the door to the playground. Bird excrement was observed on the ground and wall below the nest.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review of five children’s records it was determined that not all records contained the required information. Evidence: The records for child A and child B (start date: 03/01/2022) did not contain documentation of the name and telephone number of the children’s physician.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-350-B-2

“Based on observation and interviews with administration it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a ratio of one staff to 5 children ages 16 months - 2 years. Evidence: Two staff members were observed caring for 15 children in the toddler room with ages ranging from 16 months - 2 years.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-2.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on interviews and review of attendance records it was determined that not all attendance records documented the arrival of children as it occurred. Evidence: There were 8 children observed in the older infant room with only 4 children checked in on the daily attendance record. The time of arrival for child A, B, C, and D were not documented on the attendance record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.