The Goddard School · Bethlehem

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/18/24, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #2, who has resided in NJ in the past five years, had a criminal history check for NJ, but did not have a child abuse clearance for NJ. Staff Person #2 has not yet applied for the NJ CARI. Staff Person #3 did not update their mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the documented mandated reporter trainings on file being dated 1/18/19 and 8/5/24.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/13/24, peeling paint was observed on the wall to the right of the door in the Little Critters Room. Peeling paint was observed on the wall next to the cots to the right upon entering the Cats in Hats Room. Peeling paint was observed on the wall next to the cots to the left upon entering the Llama Llamas Room.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/13/24, exposed bolts were observed along the playground fencing on the Musical Playground and Deck Playground. A cracked storage container was observed on the Musical Playground.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/13/24, two infants were observed sleeping in cribs in the Busy Bees Room. One of the cribs only had two feet of space on one side, with one side against the wall and two sides up against other cribs. The other crib only had two feet of space on one side, with one side against the wall and approximately 6" of space between it and the cribs on the other two sides.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/18/24, the preservice training was reviewed for all staff. Staff Person #4 completed the 10 hour health and safety training on 4/17/22, but did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/13/24, the indoor gym was equipped with a rock wall from Everlast Climbing with rules stating that before climbing 6" safety mats must be in place. The mats under the rock wall were 4" and including a warning: "the general purpose of the mat is for tumbling activities only. The mat is not to be used as a dismount or landing mat." Landing mats must be in place for use with the rock wall.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/18/24, the preservice training was reviewed for all staff. Staff Person #1 has been employed longer than 90 days and has not completed pediatric health and safety training by an approved provider.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/13/24, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreement for Child #1 did not include the designated release persons.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/13/24, the child files were reviewed. At that time, the emergency contact form used by the facility did not include who should be contacted in an emergency.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/13/24, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #2, Child #3, Child #5, Child #6, Child #7, and Child #8 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/13/24, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #2 and Child #7 did not include the health insurance policy information.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/13/24, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #4 did not include the address of the release persons.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/13/24, the emergency contact information in the classroom only included the parents' names and phone numbers and the emergency contact name and phone number.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/13/24, the emergency transportation plan posted in the classrooms did not include who would accompany the child and the staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.

The first aid kit in the Rainbow Fish room does not have Band-Aids or scissors. The first aid kit in the Smart Cookies room does not have soap. The first aid kit in the Llama Llama room does not have soap.

There is a ripped Esco green playmat in the Busy Bees classroom used by the infants in the room.

There are no paper towels, towels or hand towels in the indoor gym bathroom used by the children.

Staff person # 2 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: The 10 Hour 2022 Revised Health and Safety Training.

Facility staff # 1hired and working at the facility over 12 months does not have a staff evaluation.

Child # 1 has not had their fee agreement or emergency contact form reviewed and updated in over 6 months since 6/19/23.

On 12/15/23 during a complaint investigation, facility self-reported a supervision issue to certification rep that occurred at facility on 12/11/23 when child # 1 scooted out of the young toddler Little Critters classroom during a child drop off and was in the hall outside the facility classroom door for appx 30 seconds before being returned to the facility classroom. Facility staff # 1 & # 2 in the classroom were unaware child # 1 went outside the classroom. The incident was also observed on facility cameras.

Facility self-reported that facility staff # 1 and # 2 left child # 1 alone in the indoor gym for approximately 1 minute.

Staff person # 3 was observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 10 Hour 2022 Revised Health and Safety Training.

Facility staff # 1 & # 2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/23.

Facility staff # 2 did not complete mandated reporter training in over 60 months from 12/22/14 to 1/12/22. Facility staff # 3 & #11 have FBI clearances on file from the Department of Education and are not acceptable for childcare by DHS. Facility staff # 9 did not have a disclosure on file at time of hire. Disclosure dated 8/25/22 for facility staff # 9. Facility staff # 4 & 5 do not have FBI clearances on file. Facility staff # 5 has proof the fingerprints were taken only on 8/26/20. Facility staff # 5, 12,13 & 14 hired and working in childcare do not have a NSOR on file. Facility staff # 10 hired and working in childcare did not complete mandated reporter training within 90 days from time of hire. Facility staff # 7 hired and working in childcare does not have a NSOR or FBI clearance on file.

There is no handwashing sign in the bathroom used by the children in the indoor gym.

Napping mats used by the children in the Wild Things classroom are ripped and not in good repair.

Child # 5 has not had an updated immunization for influenza in over 12 months since 12/18/19.

The diapering can lid in the Little Critters classroom is broken and not hands free.

The following facility staff have health assessments on file that are over 2 years old: facility staff # 2, 3 & 4. Facility staff # 8 has a health assessment on file at time of hire that is more than 12 months old from time of hire. Facility staff # 9 did not have a health assessment on file at time of hire. Facility staff # 6 has a tuberculosis screening on file at time of hire that is more than 12 months old from 11/4/20.

Facility staff # 3 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/17/15. Facility staff # 10 did not complete mandated reporter training within 90 days from time of hire and was observed alone in a facility classroom with children.

The following facility staff do not have 12 hours of annual childcare training and have been employed at the facility for more than 12 months: facility staff # 1, 2, 3, 4.

Facility staff # 6, 15 & 17 did not complete pediatric first aid and cpr within 90 days from time of hire. Pediatric first aid and cpr was completed for staff # 6 on 12/19/22, completed for staff # 15 on 9/2/22 and completed for staff # 17 on 11/2/22. The following facility staff did not complete pediatric first aid and cpr on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Facility staff # 4, expired 2/17/22, new certification completed on 9/2/22. Facility staff #16, expired 6/4/21, new certification completed on 9/2/21.

The following facility staff have not completed fire safety training in over 12 months facility staff # 1,3,4 &5.

The following facility staff have not had a staff evaluation completed in over 12 months: Facility staff # 1, 3, 4 & 5.

Child # 1 does not have a fee amount or date fee is to be paid on file or on the fee agreement form. Child # 6 does not have the fee amount listed on the fee agreement or on file.

The following children have not had a child service report completed in over 6 months from time of enrollment or since the last child service report was completed: child # 1,2,3,4,5 & 7.

Child # 1, 4 & 5 do not have dates of admission listed on file.

The following child emergency contact forms and fee agreements were not reviewed and updated in over 6 months: child # 1,2,3,4,5,6,& 7.

The following staff do not have 2 references on file since time of hire: facility staff # 6 & 7.

The provider self-reported that on 8/8/2022, staff person #1 pushed child #1 causing the child to fall.

Staff persons #1, #5, #6 and #7 were observed to be caring for children while not properly supervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter training in the past 60 months. Staff persons #5, #6 and #7 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Topics.

Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR. Staff person #3, #4, and #7 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Topics.

During an unannounced inspection, Staff # 1 and #2 have not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 8/21/16 and 11/4/16 respectively.

Facility staff # 4 hired and working since 3/2/22 does not have a disclosure statement on file. Facility staff # 3 hired and working since 2/22/22 have a volunteer state police clearance on file. Facility staff # 7 hired and working in child care effective 3/3/1/22 does not have a disclosure statement on file.

Facility staff # 1 hired and working at facility since 3/10/22 does not have emergency plan training. Facility staff # 3 hired and working at facility since 2/22/22 does not have emergency plan training.

The first aid kit in the Little Critters classroom has no scissors. The first aid kit in the Llama Llama classroom has no gauze, tweezers or soap. The first aid kit in the Wild Things classroom has no gloves.

There is no handwashing sign at the hand washing sink in the indoor gym used by the children.

Sleeping Cots used by the children are not assigned and labeled in the following classrooms: Little Critters, Rainbow Fish, Caterpillars, Llama Llama, Cats in the Hats, and Curious Monkeys. Nap mats in the Wild Things classroom for child # 9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 & 17 are ripped and not in good repair.

Child # 8 did not have 2 feet of space on three sides while napping after lunch in the Smart Cookies Classroom.

Child # 2 (DOB 7/6/17) enrolled and the attending the facility since 5/11/20 does not have proof of the influenza vaccination on file nor do they have a letter from the child's parent or guardian for a strong personal belief or religious belief. Child # 6 (DOB 12/28/19) enrolled and the attending the facility since 1/13/21 does not have proof of the influenza vaccination on file nor do they have a letter from the child's parent or guardian for a strong personal belief or religious belief.

Facility person # 2 hired and working at facility since 2/14/22 has a mantoux test on file that is over 12 months old at the time of hire. Mantoux test was done 11/8/19 for facility staff # 2.

Facility staff #3 has a health assessment on file that does not state if the there is a medical problem that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. The health assessment for facility staff # 3 does not include the physicians assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

The facility emergency plan does not have accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. The operator has not sent the emergency plan annually to the county emergency management agency in over 12 months since 1/2/19.

Facility alarm system testing was completed in over 30 days from 2/11/22 to 3/25/22.

Child # 4 enrolled and attending the facility since 3/26/20 did not have a health assessment on file in over 60 days until 10/1/21.

Facility staff # 5 hired and working at facility over 90 days since 12/6/21 does not have the health and safety training completed or pediatric first aid and cpr completed.

Facility staff # 8 hired and working at facility more than 12 months since 9/18/19 does not have a staff evaluation on file.

Facility staff # 1 hired and working at facility since 3/10/22 and listed as an aide does not have proof of a high school diploma or GED certificate on file. Facility staff #3 hired and working at facility since 2/22/22 does not have proof of a high school diploma or GED certificate on file. Facility staff # 4 hired and working at facility since 3/2/22 and listed as an aide does not have proof of a high school diploma or GED certificate on file. Facility staff # 5 hired and working at facility since 12/6/ have proof of a high school diploma or GED certificate on file. Facility staff # 6 hired and working at facility since 2/7/22 does not have proof of a high school diploma or GED certificate or education on file and is listed as a GS. Facility staff # 7 hired and working at facility since 3/31/22 and listed as an AGS does not have proof of a high school diploma or GED certificate or proof of education on file.

Child # 1 has not had their fee agreement reviewed and updated since 2020. Child # 2 has not had their fee agreement reviewed and updated since 2020. Child # 3 did not have their fee agreement and emergency contact form updated in over 6 months from 8/25/21 to 3/22/22. Child # 4 did not have their fee agreement and emergency contact form updated in over 6 months from 6/4/21 to 3/22/22. Child # 5 did not have their fee agreement and emergency contact form updated in over 6 months from 12/9/19 to 1/26/22. Child # 6 did not have their fee agreement and emergency contact form updated in over 6 months from 1/12/21 to 2/7/22. Child #7 did not have their fee agreement and emergency contact form updated in over 6 months from 7/9//21 to 3/10/22.

Facility staff # 1 hired and working since 3/10/22 only has 1 reference on file. Facility staff #2 hired and working since 2/14/22 has no references on file. Facility staff #6 hired and working since 2/7/22 has no references on file. Facility staff #7 hired and working since 3/31/22 has no references on file.