The Goddard School · Gibsonia

The file for child #1 whom is a preschool child lacked a health report that was completed 12 months from the previous health report. The health reports in the file were dated 8/15/23 and 9/3/24.

The files for staff persons #1, #3, and #4 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. Staff person #1 firesafety training in the file was dated 5/11/23 and 6/18/24. Staff person #3 firesafety training in the file was dated 6/23/23 and 7/22/24. Staff person #4 firesafety training in the file was dated 7/7/23 and 8/7/24.

Based on a self-report and verbal statements, it was determined that Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 left child #1 unsupervised on the outdoor playground. This occurred for a very short period of time as Staff #1 saw child #1 playing on the slide less than a minute after the children and staff went inside to their classroom. Staff #2 went outside to the playground and Child #1 was reunited with Staff #1 and Staff #2 in the classroom.

*Based on a self-report and verbal statements, it was determined that Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 left child #1 unsupervised on the outdoor playground. This occurred for a very short period of time as Staff #1 saw child #1 playing on the slide less than a minute after the children and staff went inside to their classroom. Staff #2 went outside to the playground and Child #1 was reunited with Staff #1 and Staff #2 in the classroom.

Based on a self-report and verbal statements, it was determined that Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 left child #1 unsupervised on the outdoor playground. This occurred for a very short period of time as Staff #1 saw child #1 playing on the slide less than a minute after the children and staff went inside to their classroom. Staff #2 went outside to the playground and Child #1 was reunited with Staff #1 and Staff #2 in the classroom.

*Based on a self-report and verbal statements, it was determined that Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 left child #1 unsupervised on the outdoor playground. This occurred for a very short period of time as Staff #1 saw child #1 playing on the slide less than a minute after the children and staff went inside to their classroom. Staff #2 went outside to the playground and Child #1 was reunited with Staff #1 and Staff #2 in the classroom.

*Based on a self-report and verbal statements, it was determined that Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 left child #1 unsupervised on the outdoor playground. This occurred for a very short period of time as Staff #1 saw child #1 playing on the slide less than a minute after the children and staff went inside to their classroom. Staff #2 went outside to the playground and Child #1 was reunited with Staff #1 and Staff #2 in the classroom.

Based on a self-report and verbal statements, it was determined that Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 left child #1 unsupervised on the outdoor playground. This occurred for a very short period of time as Staff #1 saw child #1 playing on the slide less than a minute after the children and staff went inside to their classroom. Staff #2 went outside to the playground and Child #1 was reunited with Staff #1 and Staff #2 in the classroom.

The files for staff persons #2 and #3 lacked disclosure statements that included witness signatures and dates.

The file for staff person #1 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed with 90 days from the hire date (See LIS Code Sheet). The mandated reporter training in the file was dated 1/24/24.

The file for staff person #4 lacked a high school diploma.

The file for staff person #1 lacked a child abuse clearance that was updated 60 months from the previous child abuse clearance. The child abuse clearances in the file are dated 6/28/18 and 7/1/23. The file for staff person #2 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid FBI Clearance. The FBI Clearance was requested through the Department of Justice instead of the Department of Human Services. The file for staff person #4 lacked a State Police Clearance prior to the hire date (See LIS Code Sheet). The State Police Clearance in the file was dated 8/18/23.

In the Two's 2 classroom there was a heat lamp on an aquarium that measured 125 degrees accessible to the children in care.

In the Preschool 2 classroom a cracked plastic toy car carrier was observed causing rough edges, sharp corners, and pinch and crush points.

The file for staff person #3 lacked an adult health assessment that included accurate results of the communicable disease examination. The health assessment was marked yes for communicable diseases.

The file for staff #1 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 90 days from the date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The mandated reporter training in the file was dated 9/22/23.

The files for children #1, #2, and #4 lacked an agreement that specified the amount of the fee to be charged.

The file for child #6 lacked emergency contact information that included information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included the city, state, and zip code of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The files for children #3 and #5 lacked emergency contact information that included the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Based on a self-report, as well as written and verbal statements, it was determined that Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 left child #1 unsupervised in the classroom. This occurred for a very short period of time as Staff #2 heard child #1 knocking on the classroom window less than a minute after the classroom went outside onto the playground. Staff #2 retrieved a key to unlock the classroom door and Child #1 was reunited with Staff #1 and Staff #2 in the playground.

Based on a self-report, as well as written and verbal statements, it was determined that Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 left child #1 unsupervised in the classroom. This occurred for a very short period of time as Staff #2 heard child #1 knocking on the classroom window less than a minute after the classroom went outside onto the playground. Staff #2 retrieved a key to unlock the classroom door and Child #1 was reunited with Staff #1 and Staff #2 in the playground.

Based on a self-report, as well as written and verbal statements, it was determined that Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 left child #1 unsupervised in the classroom. This occurred for a very short period of time as Staff #2 heard child #1 knocking on the classroom window less than a minute after the classroom went outside onto the playground. Staff #2 retrieved a key to unlock the classroom door and Child #1 was reunited with Staff #1 and Staff #2 in the playground.

The file for staff person #3, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet), lacked an FBI Clearance prior to the hire date. The FBI Clearance in the file was dated 6/9/23.

The file for staff person #1 lacked proof of one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4).

The files for staff persons #2 and #3 lacked a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.

The file for staff person #1, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet), lacked a valid FBI Clearance. The FBI Clearance was completed by the Department of Education not the Department of Human Services.

The file for staff person #1 lacked an initial health assessment.

The file for staff person #2 lacked a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

The file for staff person #1, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate within 45 days of hire and was not removed from the childcare position. Staff person #1 was suspended on 3/13/23, which was 69 days from the date of hire. The file for staff person #2, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a disclosure statement that was completed prior to the hire date. The disclosure statement in the file is dated 2/27/23. The file for staff person #2 also lacked Illinois clearances. The staff person had lived in Illinois in the past five years prior to moving to Pennsylvania. Staff person #2 was suspended within 45 days from the date of hire. The file for staff person #5, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet), lacked an NSOR verification certificate. The NSOR verification certificate in the file was dated 1/5/23. The file for staff person #6, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet), lacked an NSOR verification certificate within 45 days of hire and was not removed from the childcare position. Staff person #6 was…

The file for child #3 lacked a health report that had the date the health report was completed.

The files for staff persons #2 and #11 lacked initial health assessments. The file for staff person #7 lacked an initial health assessment prior to the hire date (See LIS Code Sheet). The health assessment in the file is dated 1/29/23.

The file for staff person #4 lacked an adult health assessment that included the correct results of the communicable disease examination. The file for staff person #9 lacked an adult health assessment that included an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

The file for staff person #5 lacked an adult health assessment that included the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed there were 40 days between 1/18/23 and 2/27/23.

The file for staff person #4 lacked a high school diploma.

The file for staff person #12 lacked a high school diploma.

The file for child #2 lacked an agreement that specified the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

The files for children #1, #2, and #3 lacked emergency contact information that included the parent's home and work telephone numbers.

The files for staff persons #3, #10, #11, and #12 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.