The Goddard School · Enola

Observed a broken hinge on the lower cabinet door next to the refrigerator located in the Preschool 2 classroom, causing the door to hang loosely when opened.

Observed less than 2 feet of space on three sides of the rest equipment in the Preschool 1 classroom while children were napping.

Observed the trash can next to the diaper changing station used to discard soiled disposable diapers was not hands-free. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.

The file for facility person #3 and #4, who are under the age of 18 (see LIS code sheet), did not include a letter verifying the individual is enrolled in an approved training curriculum and has completed the required classroom training to qualify as a staff person.

The file for staff person #1 and #5 included a foreign degree which was not evaluated for equivalency in the US. The file included a translation of the degree in lieu of an evaluation.

The file for staff person #2 included a second written reference that did not attest to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

The file for staff person #1 #2, #3 and #4, who resided outside of PA in the previous 5 years, did not include documentation of out of state clearances within 45 days of hire (see LIS code sheet). The file for staff person #1 included documentation of a request for VA child abuse clearances dated 09/25/2024, without the final results of the clearance. The file for staff person #2 included documentation of a request for KY child abuse clearances dated 09/13/2024 without the final results of the clearance. The KY child abuse clearance dated 09/16/2024 was received and placed in the file on 11/08/2024. The file for staff person #3 included documentation of a request for MD child abuse clearances dated 03/06/2024 without the final results of the clearance. The file for staff person #4 included documentation of a request for NY child abuse clearances dated 09/12/2024 without the final results of the clearance. The file for staff person #5 included mandated reporter training and a child abuse clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current child abuse clearance was dated 01/30/2024, with the previous clearance dated 01/23/2019. The current…

The file for child #1 included a health report which was not at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child (see LIS code sheet). The current health report on file was dated 12/01/2023 with the previous health report dated 09/10/2022.

The file for staff person #6 did not include an acceptable verification of education to verify a minimum of a high school diploma. The file for staff person #7 included a foreign degree which was not evaluated for equivalency.

During the course of the complaint investigation several staff stated they have witnessed staff person #1 being rough with the children. Staff stated they have observed staff person #1 grab children by the arm and pull them. Staff stated they observed staff person #1 push a child down into a chair and shove the child forcefully toward the table multiple times, hitting the child's stomach into the table hard enough that the table shifts.

During the course of the complaint investigation several staff stated they have witnessed staff #1 using a harsh tone or yelling at the children.

During the course of the complaint investigation several staff stated they have witnessed staff #1 restrict a child's movement by holding them down on a cot or in a chair. Staff stated they observed staff person #1 push a child down into a chair and would not allow the child to leave the table; the child was crying and telling her "No". Another staff person observed staff person #1 put her hand on a child's head and back to hold them down on their cot; the child cried because they were unable to lift their head up.

Observed staff person #1 working alone in classroom #105 (Toddler 1) caring for a mixed age group of 5 young toddlers and 6 older toddlers during naptime. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.

The first-aid kit located in classroom #205 lacked disposable, nonporous gloves. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.

The rest equipment in classroom #202 had less than 2 feet of space on three sides while the equipment was in use. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.

A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for child #6 was not obtained from the parent.

The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.

The emergency contact information for child #1 and #4 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact information for child #2, #3, #5, #6 and #7 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

The emergency contact information for child #4 did not include the health insurance policy number.

The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the individuals designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Emergency contact information was not present in classroom #102 for child #7 while receiving care. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.

The file for staff person #1 included an incomplete PA State Police Clearance dated 09/05/2019, which was a "Request Pending" status and was not a final clearance result. A final PA State Police Clearance was not obtained prior to their first day caring for children (see LIS code sheet). The file for staff person #2 included an FBI clearance which was not requested prior to their first day caring for children (see LIS code sheet). The FBI clearance was requested on 09/07/2022 and the FBI clearance result was dated 09/07/2022. A PA Department of Education FBI clearance dated 07/31/2021 was on file at the time of initial employment.

The file for child #1 included an updated health report which was not updated at least once every 12 months. The current health report on file was dated 10/21/2022 and the previous health report was dated 09/21/2021.

Staff person #3 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.