The Goddard School of Morgantown

During a complaint investigation on 11/3/25 Staff 1 did not have acceptable verification that she graduated high school. It was on staff 1's application they graduated high school, however there was no diploma, transcript, or letter from the educational institute verifying Staff 1 had graduated high school or completed at least 8th grade. Staff 1 was working as an aide.

During an unannounced inspection on 11/3/25 Staff 2 had 1 reference in their staff file.

During an initial inspection on 11/12/24 it was noted that: Staff 1 did not have an acceptable DHS FBI clearance on file. Staff 2's child abuse clearance (renewed 8/31/24) and DHS FBI clearance (renewed (8/27/24) were not renewed with 60 months of their previous clearances on file. Previous clearances were obtained on 8/26/19 and 8/23/19 respectfully.

During an initial inspection on 11/12/24 there was a hole in the arm of a couch in Room 4.

During a initial inspection on 11/12/24 Cert rep observed a hole in the nap mat of Child 10.

During an initial inspection on 11/6/24 Child 3, a older toddler child,(See data sheet for DOB) was missing both doses Hepatitis A vaccine. Child 8, an infant child, was missing the following vaccine doses: DTAP/DTP/TD dose 3, and Pneumococcal dose 3. At time of inspection there was no documentation on file for Child 3 or Child 8 that the child is exempt from these vaccines due to strongly held personal beliefs, religious beliefs, or medical reasons. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule of immunizations.

During an initial inspection on 11/13/24 Child 8 had a health assessment that was signed and dated 8/2/24 on file that did not have answers to the following questions: "Is the Child able to participate in child care and does the child appear to be free from contagious or communicable diseases?" and "Has the child received all age-appropriate screenings listed in the routine preventative health care services currently recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics?"

During an initial inspection on 11/13/24 cert rep observed Child 9's target brand Children's Allergy relief expired on 9/2024.

During an initial inspection on 11/12/24 Cert rep observed that there was not a hands-free trash can in Room 5 for the disposal of soiled diapers.

During an initial inspection on 11/12/24 the facility did not have a proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system. Certification Rep also noted the there was one incidence of more than 30 days between testing of the Smoke detection testing system: 10/11/24-11/11/24.

During a initial inspection on 11/12/24 cert rep noted that the annual notification to local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was sent on 8/2/24. This was sent more than 1 year after the previous year's notification (previous notification sent 7/26/23).

During an initial inspection on 11/12/24 a daily schedule of activities was not posted in room 9.

During an initial inspection on 11/12/24 cert rep noted that parents were not being provided in writing information regarding the facilities supervision policies.

During an initial inspection on 11/13/24 Child 6 did not have an arrival time or departure time present on the updated fee agreement.

During an initial inspection on 11/13 /24 the following children did not have dates of admission on their fee agreements: Child 1(missing on all fee agreements), Child 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 (missing on updated fee agreement).

During an initial inspection on 11/13/24 the address for Child 7's physician or source of medical care was not present on the child's updated emergency contact form.

During a initial inspection on 11/13/24 the work address and phone number for Child 7's father was not present on the child's emergency contact form.