The Goddard School - Regency

Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting and any contact with blood, feces, or urine. Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change.

“1. Child #3’s hands were not washed after diapering. 2. Staff #A did not wash their hands after diapering.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“In room #6, chipped and peeling paint on the wall within reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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

“1. On August 26, 2025 child #1, age 3 years, was left alone and unsupervised on the playground. Child #1 was discovered holding the hand of another child’s parent through the playground fence when staff #2 was entering the playground with their class. 2. Staff #1 did not realize child #1, age 3 years, was left alone and unsupervised on the playground until after entering the classroom when staff #2 brought child #1 back in from the playground.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

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

“On August 26, 2025, child #1, age 3 years, was left alone and unsupervised on the playground.”

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 centers own policies and procedures that are required by the standards.

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

Staff shall wash hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change.

“In room #7, staff did not wash hands after changing a child’s diaper.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

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

“In room #3, four containers of baby food were not dated, two bottles were not dated, and two of the four containers of food did not identify the owner.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

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

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children.

“In the Infant classroom, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were in an unlocked closet, out of reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure one staff record had documentation of a completed sworn statement or affirmation prior to the first day of employment.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #5 (employed: 04/11/23) did not have documentation of a completed sworn statement or affirmation. 2. A member of management stated that staff #5 did not have a completed sworn statement in the record.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that program leaders shall meet all the required qualifications.

“Evidence: 1. The records for staff #2 and staff #5 did not have documentation to demonstrate how staff #2 and staff #5 meet program leader qualifications. 2. A member of management confirmed that staff #2 and staff #5 did not have documentation on file to demonstrate program leader qualifications.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-210-A.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure the diapering area contained 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.

“Evidence: 1. In room #11, there was not a 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 children are potty training and wear diapers/pull ups in room #11. 2. A member of management acknowledged that room #11 did not have the correct storage system.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-B.

Based on review of five staff records and interview, the center failed to obtain all of the required out-of-state background checks for two staff members.

“Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #2 (employed: 3/27/23) did not contain an Interstate Criminal Background check or an Interstate Child Abuse and Neglect Registry check. 2. The record for Staff Member #3 (employed: 5/31/23) did not contain an Interstate Criminal Background check 3. The director confirmed that the out-of-state background checks had not been obtained.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on review of records and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening (TB) at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children.

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: 1. In room# 5, two bleach and water bottles were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Children in this classroom are 18 months to 24 months. 2. In room #6, one bleach and water bottle was on the countertop. Children in this classroom are 2 years to 2.5 years. 3. In room #8, one bleach bottle was in an unlocked closet. Children in this classroom are 3 years to 4 years.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on review of five children’s files, the facility failed to have documentation of all written agreements between the parent and the center by the first day of the child’s attendance.

“Evidence: The records for child #1 (enrolled: 4/10/23), child #4 (enrolled: 6/01/23), and child #5 (enrolled: 4/03/23) did not have documentation of the parents agreement to pick up the child when ill and that a communicable disease will be reported within 24 hours. Child #1, child #4, and child #5 had documentation of the authorization for emergency medical care.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-90-A.

Based on record review, the center failed to obtain an updated Sworn Statement for an employee whose Sworn Statement was dated more than 90 days prior to the date of the initial application.

“Evidence: The record of staff #3, had a sworn statement dated 09/30/22 exceeding the 90 days prior to the date of initial application.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

Based on observation and interview, the first aid kit did contain the minimum required supplies.

“Evidence: 1. The first aid kit did not include a thermometer.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-A.

8VAC20-780-540-E

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure the required nonmedical emergency supplies were present at the center. Evidence: 1. A working battery-operated flashlight was not observed or available during the inspection. 2. A working battery-operated radio was not observed or available during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-E.