The Goddard School

“A caregiver had not maintained current First Aid and CPR certification training. The caregiver's First Aid and CPR certifications expired on 05/21/2026 and had not been renewed.”

“The required annual training on the following topic had not been completed by the director, 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”

“The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by one caregiver. The required training topics are 3. administering medication and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”

“The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety for the director. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations.”

“The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety for the caregivers. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication.”

“Three children's records lacked the updated immunization record. One child's record lacked the immunization record on file. The child's record was received.”

“Two children's records lacked the health statement from a health professional.”

“Two children's records lacked the hearing/vision screening. One child's record was received during the inspection.”

“The release of children policy contradicted the minimum standard.”

“Based on the preponderance of evidence, the caregiver left a child unattended on the playground without supervision.”

“Based on the preponderance of evidence, the caregiver in care of a group of children did not know the number of children in their care when they transitioned from the playground. to the classroom.”

“A former caregiver was not inactivated within 7 days. The caregiver last day was on 1/20/23. This was corrected at the inspection.”

“Three staff did not have the notarized affidavit on file.”

“One staff did not have the employee stated regarding center policies.”

“A fire drill was not conducted in March.”

“The amended permit dated 03/10/2022 was not posted.”

“The unitary surfacing documentation was not available for review.”

“There were 8 individuals with an active background check (BGC) who are no longer associated with the operation.”

“Three staff did not have the education qualifications on file.”

“In classrooms toddler and prek, there was a cot that blocked the door in each classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when each respective caregiver moved the cot.”

“Seven infant feeding instructions forms had not been updated as required.”

“The parent handbook provided at the time of inspection did not include: how and when parents will be notified of changes to the policies; Some topics related to the policies on activities which may include the following: The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. Some abuse/neglect policies which may include: Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regardingchild abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; and Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect.”