The Goddard School of Fairfax

The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years.

“Child #3 (under 2-years of age) had an immunization page on file that was older than 6 months (approximately one month past due).”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

Staff shall complete orientation training in subsection C of this section prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.

“Staff #5 was hired approximately 2 weeks ago. The orientation training has not been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

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

“A staff was observed wiping a child’s nose with gloves on. The staff did not remove their gloves and/or wash hands afterwards.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

The center’s procedures for administering long term medication shall be allowed with written authorization from the child’s physician and parent.

“A physician authorization for Child #6 and #9’s emergency medication was not obtained.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

8VAC20-780-510-N

“Centers shall keep a record of medication given children which shall include: 1. Child to whom medication was administered; 2. Amount and type of medication administered to the child; 3. The day and time the medication was administered to the child; 4. Staff member administering the medication; 5. Any adverse reactions; and 6. Any medication error. Medication was administered to Child #10 four occasions over two different days. Staff did not document any of the administrations.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-N.

8VAC20-780-560-O

“When food is prepared to which a child in care is allergic, staff shall take steps to avoid cross contamination to prevent an allergic reaction. Child #2 was exposed to a food allergy on two separate occasions. 2 staff did not take steps to avoid cross contamination to prevent an allergic reaction.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-O.

8VAC20-780-560-O

“When food is prepared to which a child in care is allergic, staff shall take steps to avoid cross contamination to prevent an allergic reaction. Child #2 was exposed to a food allergy on two separate occasions. 2 staff did not take steps to avoid cross contamination to prevent an allergic reaction.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-O.

High chairs, infant carrier seats, or feeding tables shall be used for children under 12 months who are not held while being fed.

“A child was observed laying on a mat while drinking a bottle.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-A.

The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person:2 references that include the dates of contact,

“The records for Staff #1 and #2 did not include the dates that references were contacted.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

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

“Staff # 2, 3 and 4 had witnessed Staff #1’s inappropriate interaction with Child #1 over approximately 3 months and failed to report the inappropriate interaction to management.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

The variety of daily activities for all age groups shall be age and stage appropriate.

“An activity provided by Staff #1 in one classroom was not age and stage appropriate for children. 1. Staff #1 instructed Child #1 to repeat inappropriate language in front of other children and staff on more than one occasion.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-360-A.

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

“Cleaning agents were unlocked and accessible to children in one classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

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

“Topical ointments were accessible to children in one classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. 1. On 06/04/2025, Child #1 (age 4 years) was not within sight and sound supervision for an undetermined length of time. 2. One grouping of children went to the fifth floor for an activity. Child #1 was left behind on the fifth floor of the building while Staff #1 and #2 returned the grouping of children to their classroom located on the first floor where the child day center is located.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center’s activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with the center’s own policies and procedures.

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

Parental permission for field trips shall be secured before the scheduled activity.

“Parent permission was not secured for 12 children on 06/04/2025 for a scheduled activity.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-L.

8VAC20-780-360-A

“Based on observation of one classroom, an activity was not stage appropriate for children. Evidence: 1. The Panda classroom have children under the age of 2 years. 2. A sensory table with kinetic sand was accessible to children 3. One child was observed attempting to put the kinetic sand in their mouths.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-360-A.

8VAC20-780-560-L

“Based on observation of one classroom, staff did not sit with children during meal times. Evidence: Staff were observed setting cots up for naptime as children were eating their lunches.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-L.

8VAC20-780-380-A-1

“Based on staff statements and observation of afternoon programming, outdoor activity was not provided. Evidence: 1. On the afternoon of 04/29/2024, the children were not provided outdoor activity. 2. Staff #1 stated that the week of 04/22/2024, the children were not provided outdoor activities due to the center’s own staffing requirements.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-380-A-1. From a complaint.

Based on child record review, documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years was not obtained.

“Evidence: 1.Child # 3 is under the age of 2 years. 2.The most recent immunizations were dated 02/14/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

8VAC20-780-245-M

“Based on staff record review, documentation of training was not kept by the center in a manner that included the training delivery method; the entity or individual providing the training and the number of training hours or credit hours received. Evidence: The documentation of training for Staff # 3, 4 and 5 did not consistently include the length of the training, the individual providing the training and the delivery method.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-M.

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

“Evidence: 1.The corner of the half wall located by the exterior window in the Red Panda room had chipped paint exposing a sharp metal corner presenting a hazard to children in care. 2. The diaper changing tables located in the Saola and Rhino rooms were observed dirty with accumulated debris on the side edge between absorbent surface and side of the table.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Based on observation and staff statements, cots were not identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: Cots found in the Soala classroom were not identified for use for several children. The lead teacher in the Saola classroom stated they were unable to identify cots for specific children because the labels with child names had either peeled or fallen off.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-B.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the diapering surface was used in a manner other than diapering or cleaning children. Evidence: The diapering surface in the Rhino classroom had teacher materials laying on the surface”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-530-A

“Based on review of staff records, one classroom did not have a staff with current First Aid certification. Evidence: 1.Staff #2 was the only staff present in the Infant classroom. 2.Staff #2 does not have current First Aid certification.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A.

Based on observation, children three years of age or younger were offered foods that are considered to be potential choking hazards.

“Evidence: 1) Children in the Saola classroom were observed eating whole bananas broken in half. 2) Children in the Rhinos classroom were served and observed eating uncooked baby carrots, whole bananas broken in half, full chicken strips, and full hamburgers.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F-4.

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation of classrooms, food brought from home was not properly labeled. Evidence: Food containers and infant bottles brought from home that was found in the refrigerator in the Infant classroom were not labeled with either a child’s name or date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Based on observation, food was not stored in a sanitary manner.

“Evidence: A yogurt with the label to ?keep refrigerated? was stored in a lunch box inside a cubby and not refrigerated in the Black Footed Ferret class.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-N.

Based on child record review, 2 out of 5 records reviewed were incomplete.

“Evidence: 1.Child #4?s file was missing 1 emergency contact name, address and phone number. 2.Child #2?s file was missing the address for one emergency contact.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on staff record review,out of state background checks were not obtained prior to hire for 1 staff. Evidence: 1. Staff #6 was hired in June 2023. 2. Staff #6 currently lives out of the state of Virginia and has lived in another state within the past five year. 3. Out of state criminal record search results were not obtained prior to hire.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on review of children’s records, written records of a child’s minor injuries were incomplete. Evidence: Injury reports dated March, May and August 2023 did not include when and how Child #6’s parent was notified.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on staff record review, six out of six records were incomplete. Evidence: Staff # 1- 6’s records did not contain at least 2 references.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on child record review, documentation of additional immunizations were not obtained. Evidence: Child #2 and #4 are under the age of 2 years. Documentation of updated immunizations have not been obtained for these 2 children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on observation of the Sea Turtle classroom, staff failed to ensure the care of one infant. Evidence: One infant was observed sleeping in a crib with a bib around their neck.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

8VAC20-780-380-A

“Based on observation of the Rhino Classroom did not have a daily schedule posted. Evidence: The daily activity schedule was not posted inside the classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-380-A.

8VAC20-780-40-E

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on observation of the classrooms, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities was not maintained. Evidence: The Center has children with diagnosed food allergies. A current list of children’s food allergies was not maintained in any of the 7 classrooms.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Based on the review of medications, the center did not follow their own procedures on administering medication. Evidence: The medication authorization for Child #1 did not include the effective dates.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

8VAC20-780-530-A

“Based on review of staff records, one classroom did not have a staff with current CPR/First Aid certification. Evidence: The 2 staff who were present in the Rhino classroom do not have current CPR/First Aid certification.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A.

8VAC20-780-550-E

“Based on review of the center’s documented emergency drills, two shelter in place drills have not been completed. Evidence: The center did not practice any shelter in place drills in 2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-E.

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation of classrooms, food brought from home was not properly labeled. Evidence: Food containers and infant bottles brought from home that were found in the refrigerators in the Sea Turtle and Sea Lion classrooms were not labeled with either a child’s name or the current date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

8VAC20-780-240-E

“Based on staff record review, orientation training did not include first aid and CPR training within the first 30 days of employment for 3 staff. Evidence: Staff #2 was hired on 6/27/22, Staff #3 was hired on 4/18/22 and Staff #4 was hired on 5/9/22. The orientation training on file did not include training in First Aid and CPR.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-E.

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Based on review of the medications onsite, staff failed to follow the Center’s own procedures for administering medication. Evidence: The medication authorization for Child #6 did not include the duration or frequency for the medication.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

8VAC20-780-510-G

“Based on review of medication, two medications were not properly labeled. Evidence: Saline drops and 1 Epi Pen in the Red Panda Classroom was not labeled with the child’s name, the dosage amount and the times to be administered.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-G.

8VAC20-780-510-I

“Based on review of medication, one medication was not in the original container with the pharmacy label. Evidence: An EpiPen in the Red Panda Class was not maintained in the original, pharmacy labeled container.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-I.

8VAC20-780-510-N

“Based on staff statement and a review of the record of medication given, the record did not include all required information. Evidence: Staff #7 stated the Child #7 has received medication twice daily since April 2022. There was no record of medication administration to Child #7 since 8/3/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-N.

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation of the refrigerator located in the Sea Turtle Classroom, infant bottles were not dated. Evidence: Two bottles for 2 infants did not include the date on the label.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, staff records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Staff #6 is a lead teacher. Staff #6’s record did not contain documentation of lead qualifications. 2. Staff #4’s record did not contain a second reference.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on staff record review, one background check was not obtained prior to hire.

“Evidence: Staff #1 has resided outside the state of Virginia in the last five years. An out of state criminal history search was not obtained prior to hire.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on child record review, one child did not have documentation of immunizations before attending the center.

“Evidence: Child #1 (start date: 04/11/2022) did not have record of immunizations.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-160-A-2

“Based on staff record review, one employee did not have a Tuberculosis (TB) screening completed within 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #2 (start date: 4/4/2022) had a TB screening dated 01/14/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A-2.

Based on review of medication, one medication was not in the original pharmacy container with a pharmacy label.

“Evidence: Medication for child #2 was not in its’ original pharmacy container with a pharmacy label.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-I.

Based on observation, one infant who cannot hold their own bottle was not held while being bottle fed.

“Evidence: One staff was observed bottle feeding an infant while the child was laying down on a pillow.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-B.

Based on observation, prepared infant formula was not dated.

“Evidence: Child #3’s bottles were not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

8VAC20-780-400-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-A. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation of classrooms 1,2,3,4 and 5,the receptacle used to dispose of diapers was not foot-operated or could be 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. Evidence: The receptacles intended for soiled diapers requires both a staff member’s hand or the potential for soiled diapers to touch the exterior surface.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.