The Goddard School · York

Documentation of the clearances on file for staff member 3, did not include out of state clearances and was observed working with children. Documentation of the state police clearance, child abuse clearance and FBI clearance on file for staff member 1 were updated more then 60 months of the original date. The state police clearance expired on 6/18/24 and was updated on 7/16/24. The child abuse clearance expired on 6/18/24 and was updated on 7/16/24 and the FBI clearance expired on 7/03/24 and was updated on 7/18/24. The out of state clearances for staff member 3 was corrected on 4/29/25.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit in the Australia classroom did not include gauze. This was corrected during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the floors were visibly dirty in the corners of the Egypt classroom. There were cobwebs between the door leading the to the playground and the wall in the Greece classroom.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was chipped paint behind the door in the USA classroom. There was chipped paint behind the diaper trashcan in the Egypt classroom. There was chipped paint under the window by the door and chipped plaster behind the bookshelf in the China classroom. All of the chipped paint and plaster were corrected during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a basket with dinosaurs it in was visibly dirty in the Egypt classroom and a broken basket with wooden play people in the China classroom. Both were corrected during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that science sensory bottles with small beads, small stars and uncooked pasta pieces; all less than 1 inch in diameter were all able to be opened causing a possible choking hazard in the Japan classroom. All sensory bottles were removed during the inspection.

Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a bottle in the USA refrigerator was not labeled with the child's name. This was corrected during the inspection.

During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that sunscreen was within reach of children in the Australia classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.

During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that window blinds were broken in the China, Brazil and India classrooms.

During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that paint was peeling behind the trash can by the changing table in the USA classroom. Plaster under the window in the India classroom was chipping. Both were corrected during the inspection.

Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1, did not include an exam of communicable diseases and an assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Staff member 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet) Health and Safety Basics Training

Staff member 1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Documentation of the state police clearance and the child abuse clearance on file for staff member 4 was updated more than 60 months from the initial clearance dates. The initial state police clearance was obtained on 1/4/19 and updated 1/2/24. The initial child abuse clearance was obtained on 1/7/19 and updated on 1/8/24. The state police clearance on file for staff member 1 was obtained more than 45 days from the staff members start date.

During the time of inspection, certification representative heard a staff member yelling at a child on the playground. Certification representative went to the classroom window and observed a staff member screaming in a child's face for them to come down the slide and then the same staff member was eye level to another child yelling at the child to move over to the other playground.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a spray bottle wasn't labeled in the China classroom.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit in the India classroom was missing gauze.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a ceiling tile in the China classroom had a water mark on it.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that paint was peeling behind the door in the indoor gross motor space. This was corrected during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the trash can lid in the Greece bathroom was on the floor next to the trash can. The lid was put on to the trash can in the bathroom during the time of inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a couch was ripped in the India classroom. A shelf in the Australia bathroom was broken. The shelf was removed during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the shelves in the Egypt classroom refrigerator were dirty and stained with juice/food.

Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 6 was updated more than 24 months from the initial health assessment. The initial health assessment was completed on 11/21/21 and updated on 1/2/24. Staff member 5 did not have an updated health assessment on file. The initial health assessment on file was dated 9/2/21.

Documentation of the TB test on file for staff member 3 was completed on 2/18/24 which is after the staff members start date.

Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 2 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Documentation of the emergency contact form on file for child 3 did not include the address of the physician/medical care.

Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 3 did not include the enrolling parent's work phone number.

Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1 and child 3 did not include the complete address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Documentation of the 6 month review of the emergency contact on file for child 2, child 4, child 5 and child 6 were updated more than 6 months of the initial date.

Documentation on file for staff member 1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Staff member #1 left child #1 outside on the playground, alone and unsupervised for approximately one minute.

Staff member #1 left child #1 outside on the playground, alone and unsupervised for approximately one minute.

Documentation of the disclosure statement on file for staff member 1, staff member 2, staff member 3, staff member 9, staff member 10, staff member 11, staff member 12, staff member 13, staff member was not signed by a witness.

Documentation of the emergency plan on file didn't include the continuity of operations plan.

Documentation of the emergency plan on file didn't include a method to contact parents or a method to inform parents the emergency has ended and instructions for how to safely be reunited with their children.

Documentation of the emergency plan training was not on file for staff member 10.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was an unlabeled spray bottle located within the reach of children in Japan's bathroom. This was placed out of reach of children during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit located in the China classroom was missing gloves. The first aid kit in the India classroom was missing gloves and gauze. The first aid kits in the Italy classroom and Egypt classroom were both missing soap. All items were placed in the first aid kits in all classrooms during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the windows in the multi-purpose room had a significant amount of dust on them and there were three broken blinds located in the India classroom.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the nap mats weren't labeled in the France classroom and the China classroom. All nap mats were labeled during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the petal on the trash can that is used to lift the lid in the France classroom was broken.

Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 5, staff member 6 and staff member 8 were completed after 24 months of their initial health assessments.

Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 4 did not include the date that the TB test was given or read.

Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1, staff member 2, staff member 5, staff member 9 and staff member 10 didn't include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the person's suitability to provide child care.

Documentation of the emergency plan and the parent letter on file didn't include accommodations for infant, toddler, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Documentation of testing the fire detection system showed that the system wasn't tested every 30 days. The system was tested 3/9/23 and not tested in April at the time of inspection on April 21, 2023.

Documentation of the mandated reporter training for staff member 7 was completed more than 60 months from the original mandated reporter training.

Documentation of number of hours experience working with children and two non family reference attesting to the person's suitability to provide child care were not on file for staff member 10. Documentation of number of hours experience working with children was not on file for staff member 1.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the France classroom didn't have daily activities posted in the space. The written plan of daily activities was placed in the classroom during the inspection.

Documentation of the agreement for child 1, child 2 and child 3 didn't include an arrival and departure time.

Staff person #1 did not have an acceptable FBI clearance on file. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until clearance is obtained. Staff person #3 had mandated reporter training dated 3/9/16 and was renewed on 5/11/22, which is greater than 60 months. Staff person #3 did not have an acceptable FBI clearance on file, Staff Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until clearance is obtained. Staff person #4 had an FBI clearance dated 1/7/17 and updated on 3/3/22, Child abuse clearance dated 12/29/16 and updated 1/26/22, and a State Police Clearance dated 12/18/16 and renewed on 1/26/22, which is greater than 60 months. Staff Person #6 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff Person #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility until clearance is obtained. Staff person #7 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff Person #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility until clearance is obtained. Staff person #9 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff Person #9 may not work in a child care position at the facility until clearance is obtained.

In the China Classroom, water spots were observed on the ceiling tiles.

In the Brazil Classroom, the blue chair was observed to be in disrepair. This was corrected on site. In the Greece Classroom, a blue couch was observed to be in disrepair. This was corrected on site. In the Japan Classroom, the blue couch was observed to be in disrepair. This was corrected on site.

Staff number 1 had a health assessment dated 11/8/19 and an updated health assessment on 4/18/22, which is greater than 24 months. Staff number 2 had a health assessment dated 6/23/19 and updated on 4/16/22, which is greater than 24 months. Staff number 5 had a health assessment dated 7/2/19 and updated on 10/24/21, which is greater than 24 months. Staff number 6 did not have a health assessment on file. Staff number 7 had a health assessment dated 6/18/21, which was completed after the date of hire.

File for Staff 6 did not have verification of education or experience on file.

Staff person #6 did not have 2 nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file. Staff person #8 did not have 2 nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file.