The Goddard School of Malvern

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, peeled paint was observed in the 2-3-year-old bathroom.

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the sink in the 2yr old room did not include a hand washing sign.

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the rest equipment (Cots) throughout the facility were not labeled for the use of a specific child.

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the record reviewed for staff #4 did not include proof of education or experience to qualify them for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor).

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, there were no daily schedules posed in each group space.

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the agreement reviewed for child #4 and #5 did not include the fee amount.

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #5, #6 and #7 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/17/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #6 did not include telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, #3, #4 and #6 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the record reviewed for Staff #4 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the pediatric first aid and CPR certificate reviewed for staff #1 was an online training only. Online training is not an acceptable training.

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, 12 clock hours of childcare training was not available for review for staff #2, and #3. (see start dates on conde sheet).

On May 22, 2024 during the complaint investigation it was found that on 4/16/24 staff persons #1 grabbed child #1 by the arms and placed the child on the ground roughly.

On May 22, 2024 during the complaint investigation it was found that staff persons #1 and #2 scream and yell at children.

On May 22, 2024 during the unannounced inspection there were toxics (Destine, Butt Paste diaper cream and sanitizer spray) on a shelf under the unlocked changing table that was in reach and accessible to children in the 11--18-month-old classroom.

On May 22, 2024 during the unannounced inspection there was chipped paint observed along the window sills in the 18- to 24-month-old classroom. (Choo- Choo's)

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff persons #1 and #4 did not include child abuse clearance from the state of New Jersey in which staff #1 and #4 resided within the previous five-year period. FBI clearance of staff persons #1 and #4 were from Department of Education which are not acceptable. Staff person #1 and #4 provisional hire period ended on 10/15/23. File of staff persons #2 and #6 did not include FBI clearance required by DHS. Provisional hire period of staff person #2 ended on 10/20/23, provisional hired period ended on 11/2/23. File of staff person #3 did not include NSOR certificate. Staff person #3 provisional hired period ended on 10/11/23. Staff person #7 did not include a completed PSP criminal history clearance and PA child abuse clearance. Provisional hire period expired on 11/10/23. DHS required FBI clearance of staff person #9 did not include a rap sheet. File of staff person #10 did not include NSOR certificate.

At the time of renewal inspection, observed a trash can without a lid in a toilet area located in Room 5.

At the time of renewal inspection, health report of child #3 was from 10/10/22 and had to be update at least every 12 months.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #7 did not include verification that staff person #7 has completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #8 did not include verification of classes taken that would qualify staff person #8 for a position of a group supervisor.

At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of children #1 and #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency contact forms were updated in a master file, but not updated accordingly in each childcare space.

At the time of renewal inspection file of staff person #3, #5, #7 did not include verification of education.

At the time of renewal inspection record of staff person #2, #3 did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. File of staff person #7 included only 1 non-family reference.

During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #1 file. Staff #1 Disclosure Statement was missing a date and witness signature by operator. (Corrected on Site).

During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative conducted a facility walk through and inspected Classroom #8 First Aid Kit. Tweezers were missing from the First Aid Kit.

During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative conducted a facility walk through and inspected Classroom #6 and noticed two small holes on the left side of the room underneath the window.

During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative conducted a walk through and inspected Classroom #3 and noticed peeled paint /plastered by the black gate in the center of the room. The Certification Representative also noticed peeled paint in Classroom #7 by the back window near the block area.

During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #2, and Staff 3 files. Staff #2, Staff #3 did not provide a Health and Safety professional development training within 90 days of hire.

During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed. Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 files. Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 did not have an updated Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.

During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child #4 file. Child #4 Fee Agreement the person's designated by a parent to whom a child may be released to was not completed.

During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child #6 emergency contact form. Child #6 Emergency Contact form is missing the work numbers and work addresses by the enrolling parent.

During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #2 file. Staff # 2 did not provide a professional development in Pediatrics First Aid within 90 days of hire.