The Goddard School at Spring Ridge · Reading

During renewal inspection on 6/16/25 Cert rep observed Staff 6 caring for children unsupervised. Staff person 6 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 8/31/24.

During a renewal inspection 6/13/25-6/18/25 Cert rep noted Staff 5's NSOR was dated 6/4/25, which is after their first day with children. Staff 4 had State police clearances dated 2/18/20 and 5/9/25, which is more than 60 months between clearances. Staff 4 was reported to have worked as staff between 2/18/25-5/9/25.

During a renewal inspection 6/13/25-6/18/25 Staff 6's most recent emergency plan training was 5/14/25 which is more than 12 months ago.

During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25 Cert rep observed there was no first kit present in the Exploration room(Front room).

During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25 Cert rep observed gloves on the the changing table in Room 5-6, and Room 9. The gloves would be accessible to the children in these rooms while being changed. The children in these rooms are infants and young toddlers who may still be placing objects in their mouths.

During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25-6/18/25 Cert rep noted that Child 5's health assessment dated 4/22/25 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

During a renewal inspection 6/13/25-6/18/25 Staff 1, 3 and 6 had more than 24 months between Health assessments. Staff 1 had a health summary from 9/19/24. The summary was not acceptable because it was not signed by a a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and did not note the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Staff 1's most recent acceptable health assessment was dated 9/23/22. Staff 3 had health assessments dated 9/1/22 and 11/18/24. Staff 6's most recent health assessment was dated 8/30/22.

During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25 Cert rep observed the facility's written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.

During a renewal inspection 6/13/25-6/18/25 it was noted that there was one incident of more than 30 days between fire detection testing: 5/7/25-6/13/25.

During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25-6/18/25 the facility did not have a written policy which addressed the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

During a renewal inspection 6/13/25-6/18/25 Staff 6's most recent Pediatric First Aid and CPR training was completed 8/30/22, and expired on 8/31/24. Staff 6 was observed providing child care on 6/16/25.

During a renewal inspection 6/13/25-6/18/25 Staff 2's file did not have verification of years of experience in Child care. Staff 2 has a Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology. Staff 2 has been working as a director.

During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25-6/18/25 Staff 7 did not have verification of years of experience working in child care. Staff 7 had a high school diploma and 12 human service credits. Staff 7 has been working as an AGS at both of the legal entity's locations.

During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25 Cert rep observed there was no daily schedule posted in the Exploration room(Front room).

During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25-6/18/25 Cert rep noted the facility's general daily schedule, and supervision policies, were not being provided to the parents in writing at the time of enrollment.

During a renewal inspection 6/13/25-6/18/25 Children 2,4, and 6 did not have their date of admission listed on their fee agreement.

During a renewal inspection 6/13/25-6/18/25 Child 3's emergency contact form did not have a phone number and address for all release persons and a phone number for all emergency contacts.

During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25-6/18/25 Child 2's emergency contact form did not have an address for the child's physician or source of medical care.

During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25-6/18/25 the parents' work address (Children 2,3, & 6) and parents' work phone number (Children 2,3, & 4) was not present on these children's emergency contact forms.

During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25 Cert rep observed 7 preschool children receiving care in Room 1(Preschool 2). The emergency contact forms for these children was not present in the room with the children.

During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25-6/18/25 Cert rep noted that Child 1's emergency contact form was reviewed with the parents on 7/14/24. This is more than 6 months since the previous review.

During an unannounced inspection on 1/22/25 it was noted that there was one incident of more than 30 days between fire detection testing: 12/13/24-1/13/25.

During an unannounced inspection on 1/22/25 it was observed that Staff 1 completed Pediatric First aid a CPR on 11/15/24. This was after the expiration of her previous pediatric first aid and CPR training that was completed 10/11/2022 and expired on 10/31/2024.

It was observed that the facility's written emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers; infants and toddlers were observed in care the day of inspection. It was observed and stated that the facility did not provide a letter to the families explaining all the emergency plan procedures as required. The facility's emergency plan letter did not include a statement regarding the facility's lockdown procedures or accommodations for infants and toddlers.

It was observed and stated that the facility did not provide to the local traffic authority their annual traffic letter. This is evidenced by the most recent letter being dated 5/16/23.

During a complaint investigation on 4/10/24, it was determined that staff person #1 was caring for children unsupervised in a classroom on 4/9/24. Although staff person #1 did complete their mandared reporter training later that same day on 4/10, the investigation findings verified that staff person #1 had not fulfilled the requirement of completing all pre-service trainings prior to caring for children unsupervised.

Facility self reported that on 4/9, while child #1 and #2 were on the floor becoming physical with each other, staff person #1 separated the children by picking child #1 up by their left arm and left leg carrying them sideways approximately 5-10 feet away from child #2.

It was confirmed through staff interviews and written statements that Staff #1 smacked the hand of Child #1, age 2 on the morning of 6/15/2023 when Child #1 began to take off her diaper.

On 6/9/2023, the new fencing outside on the playground had several exposed bolts. The shed had a cracked window.

On 6/9/2023, the emergency information for 6 of the children currently enrolled had not updated during the previous 6 months.

During the review of staff files, Staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not have two written, nonfamily references on file.

During the Renewal Inspection on 6/10/2022, the front classroom did not have a first-aid kit in the child care space. The first-aid kit that was outside on the playground with the Preschool 2 class was missing gauze pads.

During the Renewal Inspection on 6/10/2022, the following was observed on the outdoor playground: gaps between the surfaces where the seal had worn off, causing a tripping hazard, rust on bottom of the Door 3 and peeling paint near the gate on the black fence.

During the Renewal Inspection on 6/10/2022, the fire drill and fire detection log was up to date. However, the log showed that the fire detection system has not been getting tested at least once every 30 days during the past 12 months.

Staff #3 had previously completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that expired in January 2020. See code sheet for date of hire.

As of 6/10/2022, staff person #4 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

During the Renewal Inspection on 6/10/2022, Staff #5 only had one written, nonfamily reference on file. See code sheet for date of hire.

As of 6/10/2022, Staff person # 1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).