The Goddard School

Written Operational Policies - Release of Children

The release of children policy contradicted the minimum standard.

Corrected Jul 28, 2023, verified Jul 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(2).

Children's Records - Health Statement

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

Corrected Aug 2, 2023, verified Jul 25, 2023. Standard 746.603(a)(3).

Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening

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

Corrected Aug 2, 2023, verified Jul 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(6).

Written Operational Policies - Release of Children

The release of children policy contradicted the minimum standard.

Corrected Jul 28, 2023, verified Jul 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(2).

Children's Records - Health Statement

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

Corrected Aug 2, 2023, verified Jul 25, 2023. Standard 746.603(a)(3).

Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening

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

Corrected Aug 2, 2023, verified Jul 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(6).

Written Operational Policies - Release of Children

The release of children policy contradicted the minimum standard.

Corrected Jul 28, 2023, verified Jul 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(2).

Children's Records - Health Statement

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

Corrected Aug 2, 2023, verified Jul 25, 2023. Standard 746.603(a)(3).

Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening

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

Corrected Aug 2, 2023, verified Jul 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(6).

Written Operational Policies - Release of Children

The release of children policy contradicted the minimum standard.

Corrected Jul 28, 2023, verified Jul 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(2).

Children's Records - Health Statement

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

Corrected Aug 2, 2023, verified Jul 25, 2023. Standard 746.603(a)(3).

Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening

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

Corrected Aug 2, 2023, verified Jul 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(6).

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

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

Corrected May 30, 2023, verified Jun 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

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.

Corrected May 30, 2023, verified Jun 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

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

Corrected May 30, 2023, verified Jun 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

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.

Corrected May 30, 2023, verified Jun 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

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.

Corrected May 30, 2023, verified Jun 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

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

Corrected May 30, 2023, verified Jun 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

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

Corrected May 30, 2023, verified Jun 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

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.

Corrected May 30, 2023, verified Jun 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).

Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

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

Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.651(1).

Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

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

Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.651(1).

Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

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

Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.651(1).

Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

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

Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.651(1).

Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

The unitary surfacing documentation was not available for review.

Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 3, 2022. Standard 746.4913.

Posting Requirements - License

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

Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified Apr 26, 2022. Standard 746.401(1).

Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

Three staff did not have the education qualifications on file.

Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified Apr 26, 2022. Standard 746.901(2).

Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

A fire drill was not conducted in March.

Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified Apr 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).

Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

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

Corrected Apr 26, 2022, verified Apr 26, 2022. Standard 745.651(1).

Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies

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

Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified Apr 26, 2022. Standard 746.901(6)(A).

Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

Three staff did not have the notarized affidavit on file.

Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 2, 2022. Standard 746.901(4).

Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

Three staff did not have the education qualifications on file.

Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified Apr 26, 2022. Standard 746.901(2).

Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

The unitary surfacing documentation was not available for review.

Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 3, 2022. Standard 746.4913.

Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

A fire drill was not conducted in March.

Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified Apr 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).

Posting Requirements - License

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

Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified Apr 26, 2022. Standard 746.401(1).

Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

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

Corrected Apr 26, 2022, verified Apr 26, 2022. Standard 745.651(1).

Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies

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

Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified Apr 26, 2022. Standard 746.901(6)(A).

Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

Three staff did not have the notarized affidavit on file.

Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 2, 2022. Standard 746.901(4).

Posting Requirements - License

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

Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified Apr 26, 2022. Standard 746.401(1).

Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

The unitary surfacing documentation was not available for review.

Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 3, 2022. Standard 746.4913.

Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies

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

Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified Apr 26, 2022. Standard 746.901(6)(A).

Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

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

Corrected Apr 26, 2022, verified Apr 26, 2022. Standard 745.651(1).

Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

Three staff did not have the education qualifications on file.

Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified Apr 26, 2022. Standard 746.901(2).

Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

A fire drill was not conducted in March.

Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified Apr 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).

Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

Three staff did not have the notarized affidavit on file.

Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 2, 2022. Standard 746.901(4).

Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies

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

Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified Apr 26, 2022. Standard 746.901(6)(A).

Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

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

Corrected Apr 26, 2022, verified Apr 26, 2022. Standard 745.651(1).

Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

The unitary surfacing documentation was not available for review.

Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 3, 2022. Standard 746.4913.

Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

Three staff did not have the education qualifications on file.

Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified Apr 26, 2022. Standard 746.901(2).

Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

A fire drill was not conducted in March.

Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified Apr 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).

Posting Requirements - License

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

Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified Apr 26, 2022. Standard 746.401(1).

Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

Three staff did not have the notarized affidavit on file.

Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 2, 2022. Standard 746.901(4).

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

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

Corrected Mar 17, 2022, verified Mar 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).

Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

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.

Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2909(1).

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

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

Corrected Mar 17, 2022, verified Mar 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).

Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

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.

Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2909(1).

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

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

Corrected Mar 17, 2022, verified Mar 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).

Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

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.

Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2909(1).

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

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

Corrected Mar 17, 2022, verified Mar 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).

Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

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.

Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2909(1).

Policies Comply with Rules

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.

Corrected Jan 10, 2022, verified Jan 7, 2022. Standard 746.201(1).

Policies Comply with Rules

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.

Corrected Jan 10, 2022, verified Jan 7, 2022. Standard 746.201(1).

Policies Comply with Rules

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.

Corrected Jan 10, 2022, verified Jan 7, 2022. Standard 746.201(1).

Policies Comply with Rules

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.

Corrected Jan 10, 2022, verified Jan 7, 2022. Standard 746.201(1).