The Goddard School - Woodlake

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

“Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5, who have been in attendance for over one month, did not have written parental permission to participate in walking field trips from the center to the playground which is located off of the premises of the licensed location. Administration confirmed that the children have walked to the playground.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-L.

The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.

“Child #2, who had been attending for over 1 month, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“There was no physical examination in the record of child #2, who had been enrolled for 38 days.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

The center shall meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in ? 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia.

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-G.

Staff records shall contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position.

“Staff #4 has been operating as a program leader for over 1 month. The record did not contain documentation to support that the staff was program leader qualified through education or training.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that one staff completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #5 (date of employment: 3/22/2024) contained a dept. sponsored orientation course certificate dated 7/22/2024. 2. Administration acknowledged that the course was not completed within 90 days.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to notify the parent by the end of the day of any known minor injuries as required.

“Evidence: 1. An injury report for child #1 was reviewed. The record indicated that child #1 sustained a minor injury on 12/5/2023. The document indicated that the parent was notified on 12/6/2023. The document contained three signatures that were dated 12/6/2023. 2. Administration acknowledged that the recorded date of notification was not the same day as the date of occurrence.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-O.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure to follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

“Evidence: 1. The center’s menu listed a morning snack of pancakes and juice. Two classrooms were observed eating snack. The snack offered to the children consisted of only pancakes. During interview, the staff acknowledged that the juice was not served. Snacks are required to contain two of the five components which are fluid milk, meat/meat alternatives, vegetables, fruit, and grain. The morning snack offered to the children only contained one component. (grain) 2. Administration acknowledged that the snack did not meet the requirements.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

Based on a review of six staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that one record contained the required information.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4 (date of employment: 3/20/2023) did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education required by the job position. Staff #4 was identified as a lead who qualified through a combination of experience, training and education. The education component was not in the record. 2. Administration acknowledged that the staff was qualified but they were missing the proof of education.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.