The Goddard School · 301 5th Ave, Pittsburgh

Based on interviews with staff, it was verified that Child #1 was left alone in the Carnegie Room on 10/2/25 at 4:30 PM when Staff Person #1 transitioned the other children in their group to the Heinz Room next door. Child #1 was alone and unsupervised for approximately one minute before Staff Person #1 returned to the room to find the child.

Based on interviews with staff, it was verified that Child #1 was left alone in the Carnegie Room on 10/2/25 at 4:30 PM when Staff Person #1 transitioned the other children in their group to the Heinz Room next door. Child #1 was alone and unsupervised for approximately one minute before Staff Person #1 returned to the room to find the child.

Based on interviews with staff, it was verified that Child #1 was left alone in the Carnegie Room on 10/2/25 at 4:30 PM when Staff Person #1 transitioned the other children in their group to the Heinz Room next door. Child #1 was alone and unsupervised for approximately one minute before Staff Person #1 returned to the room to find the child.

Based on conversations with staff, it was determined a staff person in a classroom caring for children closed their eyes for a short period of time (approximately 30 seconds) which caused them not to be able to supervise the children in the classroom.

Staff person #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 7/2025. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.

The file for Staff Person #7, who has resided outside of Pennsylvania within the past five years, did not include an out of state criminal history clearance for the state in which she resided (Virginia). The file for Staff Person #8, a rehire, did not include an updated disclosure statement.

On 3/19/25, at 1:00 PM, Staff Person #9 was observed supervising 5 Young Toddlers and 1 Infant during naptime in Room #103.

The sinks in Room #103, 104 and 105, in which children in care are now standing on their own, could not be easily approached by means of platforms or steps.

The refrigerator in Room #103 lacked a thermometer.

The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #4 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #8, a rehire, were conducted more than 12 months prior to the staff person's new start date and is not valid (See LIS Code Sheet).

The facility lacked documentation of an annual fire inspection conducted within the past 12 months (3/13/24).

The initial health report in the file for Child #3 was conducted more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.

The current Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification in the file for Staff Person #5 was conducted after the previous certification had expired.

The file for Staff Person #1, who has been working at the facility for more than 12 months, did not include documentation of annual fire safety training. The file for Staff Person #6 did not include documentation of annual fire safety training conducted within the past year (See LIS Code Sheet).

The most recent written evaluations in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 12 months between evaluations. The file for Staff Person #3, who has been working at the facility for more than 12 months, did not include a written evaluation (See LIS Code Sheet).

The emergency contact binder in Room #110, did not contain emergency contact forms for Child #2 and #3, who were receiving care in that room. The emergency contact binder in Room #109, did not contain an emergency contact form for Child #1, who was receiving care in that room.

The FBI Clearance and NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #1 were processed after the staff person's first day working with children and the file for Staff Person #1 did not include a receipt for fingerprints or NSOR application. The out-of-state clearances in the file for Staff Person #1 were received more than 45 days (provisional hire period) after the staff person's first day working with children. The out-of-state clearances and applications for out-of-state clearances in the file for Staff Person #2 were processed after the staff person's first day working with children. The FBI Clearance in the file for Staff Person #4 was dated more than 45 days (provisional hire period) after the staff person's first day working with children. The state police clearance in the file for Staff Person #5 is for volunteer purposes. (See LIS Code Sheet).

The TB screening in the file for Staff Person #3 was conducted after the staff person's first day working with children. The initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #5 was conducted after the staff person's first day working with children. (See LIS Code Sheet).

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/CPR in an approved curriculum from a certified PQAS instructor.

The application for the NSOR in the file for Staff Person #3 was submitted after the staff person's first day working in child care at the facility. The file for Staff Person #5 did not include copies of clearances from New Jersey, where staff person has resided within the past five years. The disclosure statements in the files for Staff Person #5, #6 and #7 were not dated or witnessed.

Observed Lysol and Febreez, which were stored next to food items, in the cabinets in Room #101 and 102.

Observed soiled diapers in a trash can with no liner in the bathroom of Room #103.

Observed dirt and debris under the diaper changing mats in Room #101, 102, 103 and 104.

The most recent updated health assessments in the files for Staff Person #2 and #4 exceeded 24 months between assessments.

The facility did not have an annual traffic letter on file.

The most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 12 months between trainings.

On 1/22/24 at approximately 10:30 AM in the Infant Room, Child #1 was observed sleeping in a crib with less than 2 feet of space between the cribs to the left and right of Child #1's crib.

Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum

The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain documentation of the required clearances for Virginia and Missouri, where Staff Person has resided within the past five years. The State Police and FBI Clearances in the file for Staff Person #7 were conducted after the staff person's first day in child care (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #7 did not include documentation of an application for State Police Clearance or receipt for fingerprinting prior to start date, which are required for a provisional hire period.

During naptime, Staff Person #12 was observed supervising 10 Young Toddlers. 4 of the Young Toddlers were awake and not on their rest equipment.

The glass doors in the gym did not include visual strips or other identification at floor level.

Observed dirt and debris under the mats of the diaper changing tables in Room 101 and 102.

The initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #10 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

The documentation for emergency drills conducted at the facility did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers and special needs children or problems encountered/observations during the drills.

The one hour update in the files for Staff Person #4, #5,#8 and #12. were conducted in January, 2023. This was after the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.

The six-hour health and safety training in the files for Staff Person #1, #3, #11 and #13 was conducted prior to 9/30/16 and is not valid. The 10-hour required health and safety training in the files for Staff Person #1, #3, #11 and #13 was conducted more than 90 days after the staff person date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet) The Pediatric CPR/First Aid in the files for Staff Person #4 and #8 was conduced more than 90 days after the staff person's date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).

Staff person #6 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR in an approved curriculum from a PQAS certified instructor.

The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #1, #2, #3 and #5 did not include 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 most recent parental updates for the emergency plan and fee agreement in the file for Child #4 exceeded 6 months between updates: 6/14/22-2/10/23.

The files for the following staff did not include the experience/education noted: Staff #2: Bachelor's degree and three years experience. Staff #4: High School Diploma and one year experience. Staff #5: Bachelor's in Education. Staff #10: High School Diploma and 8 years experience.

The file for Staff Person #4 included only one letter of reference.

Information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically were not posted at the facility.

The file for staff #9, with a start date of 12/16/21, did not contain a completed state police clearance. Staff #9 was observed alone with children on the day of the inspection.

Staff #9, who based on the contents of their file qualifies as an aide, was observed alone with children on 3/25/22.

Cracks and holes, allowing the inner foam filling to be accessible to children, were observed on a nap mat in room 105 and a nap mat in room 109.

Pet Shop toys with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed in room 109. Older toddlers were observed in care in the room on the day of the inspection.

The files for children #2, #3, #4, and #6 contained immunization records which lacked documentation of receiving the influenza vaccine in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file for child #4 also lacked documentation of receiving the Hep B, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, and polio vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Written exemptions were not on file for these four children.

The following expired medication, intended for child #7, was observed in room 104; Auvi-Q expiration 3/21/22 and Cetirizine Hcl use by date 2/26/22.

The files for staff #1, #3, #5, #12, and #14 contained health assessments which were not updated within 24 months. The most recent health assessments on file are now current. The files for staff #2 and #4 do not contain current health assessments conducted within the last 24 months.

Based on the facility's fire drill log, the hypothetical location of the fire has not been rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills

The facility did not provide proof of purchase or proof of installation of the hardwired interconnected fire detection system at the time of renewal.

The following staff files contained CPR and first aid certification which was not renewed by the expiration; staff #1 expired March 2021 and was renewed late on 4/03/21. Staff #8 expired May 2021 and was renewed late on 2/19/22. Staff #11 expired March 2021 and was renewed late on 7/31/21. The file for staff #4 has no current certification on file. Certification expired May 2021.

Facility staff did not participate in fire safety training on as annual basis as required. The training was previously completed by staff on 8/31/20 and again on 9/03/21.

The file for staff #13, designated as an assistant group supervisor on the staff data sheet, did not contain a high school diploma.

The file for staff #10, designated as a group supervisor on the staff data sheet, contained an unrelated BA degree with only 14 related credits.

The file for child #5 contained an agreement which did not specify the date of the child's admission.

The file for child #1 contained emergency contact information which did not include the health insurance policy number.

The following staff files contained pediatric CPR and first aid training completed more than 90 days after hire; Staff #6 hired 2/21/21 and training completed 6/14/21. Staff #7 hired 10/25/21 and training completed 2/27/21 Staff #10 hired 9/24/21 and training completed 3/26/22. Staff #13 was hired 11/06/21 and acceptable training has not yet been completed. The following staff were employed prior to 12/19/20, but did not complete CPR and first aid training until after the 6/17/21 deadline; Staff #2 and #5 training completed 6/25/21, staff #14 training completed 7/31/21.

The file for staff#12 contained 6 of 12 required annual clock hours. The file for staff #14 contained 8 of 12 required annual clock hours.