The Goddard School

22.1-289.035-B-2 · 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.

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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.

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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.

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8VAC20-780-130-E · 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.

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22.1-289.036-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.

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22VAC40-185-180-B · Based on interviews and record review the center did not ensure staff were capable of their assigned responsibilities.

Evidence: On 07/30/21, Staff A did not demonstrate she was capable of carrying out her assigned responsibilities. 1. When the lead teacher, Staff C in the 12-16 month room went home early on 07/30/21, the teacher assistant, Staff A, was left alone supervising 4 children from around 12:30pm until approximately 12:39pm, and from 1:42pm until Staff B was called to change diapers for Staff A around 2:50pm. 2. In an interview, Staff A stated "I can't pick-up kids because I'm pregnant and I have a doctor?s note." Staff A stated when she needs to lift a child or change a diaper, she calls another staff in the room to do it for her. 3. Staff B, C and a member of management, Staff D, confirmed they were aware that Staff A could not pick-up children. Staff D confirmed she was aware staff A was alone in the classroom that day with the 4 children. 4. When asked how she would get the 4 children she was caring for out of the building during an emergency, Staff A replied, "I don't know."

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