The Goddard School · 5049 Ritter Rd, Mechanicsburg

The files for child #1 and child #2 did not contain information on the children's special needs.

In the Get Set 1 room, the emergency contact form for child #9 did not contain a health insurance policy number. In the Prek-K room, the emergency contact form for child #10 did not contain a health insurance policy number.

The file for staff person #1 contained a signed health assessment but did not include a date to indicate when the health assessment was completed.

Staff Person #4's file did not contain a disclosure statement.

Staff Person #5's health assessment did not include the Professional Title of the medical professional who signed the assessment.

The fire system testing log included the following dates: 11/6/24 to 12/9/24 (33 days), 12/9/24 to 1/30/25 52 days), 3/14/25 to 4/28/25 (45 days) and 5/20/25 to 6/25/25 (36 days). The fire system was not tested every 30 days.

Complaint investigation revealed that children were not taken outside daily on at least three days (8/15/25, 8/18/25 and 8/19/25).

Staff Person #4's file did not contain a health assessment.

Staff #3 did not have documentation of the NSOR (National sex offender registry) clearance information required under CPSL.

Facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not have documentation of a written report of an initial health assessment including the results of initial tuberculin skin test.

Staff #1 did not have documentation of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

The file for Facility Person #2 did not contain completed out of state clearances as required by CPSL. Facility Person #2 resided outside of PA as of 1/11/2023 and has been employed longer than the 45-day provisional hire period. Facility person #2 did not complete Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of hire. The file for Facility Person #3 did not contain State Police Clearances results and has been employed longer than the 45-day provisional hire period. (see code sheet for DOH).

It was observed in the Preschool classroom that children did not have age-appropriate nap equipment. The children were observed sleeping on blankets and bed linens only.

Facility Person #5 and #6 did not have a health assessment completed within 12 months of providing initial services in a child care setting. This was evidenced by no health assessment on file.

Facility Person #3, #5, #6 does not have results of a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment on file.

The facility emergency plan did not contain emergency accommodations for the infants and toddlers observed in care.

The facility emergency plan parent letter did not contain information about emergency lock-down procedures.

Facility Person #1, #4, #7 has not completed the required one hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022

Facility Person #2 and #5 did not complete Health and Safety Training within 90 days of hire. (see code sheet for DOH)

It was observed in the Pre-K classroom that there was not a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the child care space.

The emergency contact on file for Child #1 was not updated at least once in the last 6-months. The emergency contact on file is dated 1/20/2023. The fee agreement on file for Child #1 was not updated at least once in the last 6-months. The fee agreement on file is sated 1/20/2023.

The file for Facility Person #6 does not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Staff #1 was observed by facility staff staring down at her phone while responsible for caring for children.

Staff person #5 did not have a Pennsylvania State Police clearance on file. Clearance was obtained at time of inspection. Staff person #6 did not have a Pennsylvania State Police clearance or a Child Line clearance on file. Clearances were obtained at time of inspection.

Observed Staff in OT, YT, and PS childcare space were not positioned to see hear assess and direct all children in care during nap time.

Observed outlets unplugged in Preschool childcare space. Corrected at time of inspection.

Observed soapy water in a spray bottle accessible to children in older toddler child care space. Corrected at time of inspection.

Observed the first-aide kit in a book bag on the floor, accessible to children in preschool child care space. Corrected at time of inspection.

Observed peeling paint and damaged plaster on the wall next to the bathroom door and on the wall opposite the bathroom, under the windows in the older toddler child care space.

Observed a white powdery residue in a toy bin accessible to children.

Staff #4 health assessment dated 9/5/22 was overdue from their previous health assessment dated 6/3/20. Staff #5 health assessment on file was dated 12/4/19.

Staff #3 completed the Health and Safety training topics approximately 10 months after their start date. Staff #3 completed the Health and Safety training topics approximately 8 months after their start date.

There was no schedule of daily activities posted in the PreK child care space.

Child #1 health assessment was dated 2/3/21

Staff #1 had 1 non-family reference on file. Staff 2 did not have non-family references on file.