The Goddard School Plymouth Meeting

In review of staff files, staff person 5 file failed to contain required health assessment.

In review of staff files, staff person 1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 11/03/19.

In review of staff files, staff person 6 file failed to contain two written, nonfamily references. File only contain one written reference.

In review of staff files, staff person 4 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.

In review of staff files, staff persons 3 and 5 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development training. Staff person 3 and 5 files contained 5.5 hours of PD training.

In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 5, 6, 9 and 11 had not completed required health and safety professional development training required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe of 04/29/22. Health and safety training contained in staff person 6 files was completed prior to 09/30/16 and staff persons 5, 9 and 11 completed "Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification" after 06/30/2018. Staff persons 4, 9 and 13 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe, 12/30/22. Staff persons 7 and 12 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons 7 and 12 has not completed pre-service training in pediatric first aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum required prior to caring for children. Staff person 12 has not completed pre-service training in mandated reporter training required prior to caring for children.

In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to include current child abuse and FBI clearances. Child abuse clearance contained in file was last completed on 10/25/18 and FBI clearance contained in file was last completed on 10/24/18. Staff person 6 file failed to include current PA state police, child abuse and FBI clearances. PA state police clearance contained in file was last completed on 02/18/19, child abuse clearance contained in file was last completed on 02/14/19 and FBI clearance contained in file was last completed on 02/13/19. Staff person 10 file failed to include DHS FBI clearance. FBI clearance contained in file was from the DOE. Staff person 12 file failed to include PA state police, child abuse and FBI clearances and NSOR. Staff person 14 file failed to include PA state police and DHS FBI clearances. File contained request for PA state police clearance and DOE FBI clearance. Staff person 15 file failed to include NSOR certificate. File contained NSOR application. Staff person 16 file failed to include out of state FBI clearance. Staff person 16 file failed to include FBI clearance. File contained request for FBI clearance. Staff person 19 file failed to…

In review of emergency plan, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement addressing continuity of operation statement.

In review of children's file, child 1, an infant, file failed to have an updated health report. Health report contained in child's 1 file was last completed on 08/30/23.

In review of children's file, child 2, an older toddler, file failed to have an updated health report. Health report contained in child's 2 file was last completed on 02/10/23.

In review of staff files, staff/facility persons 12, 15, 19 and 20 file failed to include a health assessment.

In review of staff files, staff/facility persons 12, 15, and 20 file failed to include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.

In review of fire safety documents, staff persons 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18 and 21, failed to have completed annual fire safety training.

In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 8 and 12 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety topics.

In review of staff files, staff persons 12 and 16, group supervisors, file failed to include verification of degree or college transcripts verifying area of studies. Staff person 12's file, who received their degree abroad, file failed to include evolution to determine the US equivalent.

In review of staff files, staff persons 7 and 10, group supervisors, file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children prior to position at facility.

In review of staff files, staff persons 4, 15, 17 and 19, assistant group supervisors, file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children. Staff persons 15, 17 and 19 file failed to include proof of education.

In review of staff files, staff persons 1, an aide, file failed to include proof of education.

In review of staff files, staff person 14, an aide, file failed to include, at minimum, verification of an 8th grade education and verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of child care experience prior to employment at facility.

During renewal inspection on Monday, 03/25/24, cert rep observed children receiving care failed to have their emergency contact information present in the childcare space care was provided.

In review of staff files, facility person 22, a volunteer, failed to have a record on file at the facility.

In review of staff files, facility persons 1, 10, 12 and 20 file failed to include 2 letters of references.

In review of staff files, staff person 12 and 18 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum. Pediatric First Aid/CPR contained in staff person's 18 file does not meet requirements.

In review of staff files, staff persons 2, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, and 18 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development.

File Record for Staff #3 did not include FBI Clearance

File record for Staff #1 did not include the results of a chest x-ray and evaluation for chemoprophylaxis.

File Record for Staff #2 did not include competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

File records for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5,Child #6 and Child #7 did not include a review and update the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period

File record for Child #4 did not include an update of the emergency contact information at least once in a 6 month period

File Records for Staff #4, Staff #5, Staff #6 and Staff #7 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 had a copy of the receipt on file. Staff 12 were missing state criminal clearance. Staff 13 was missing NSOR and Staff 14 was missing FBI clearance.

During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the following classrooms, Poppy, Petunia, Buttercup, Rose and Tulip

During renewal inspection, certification tried to flush the toilet in the Buttercup classroom. Toilet would not flush

During renewal inspection, certification rep check the cribs. The cribs that had sleeping babies in them were not at least 2 feet of space is required on three sides

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Annual evaluation for staff 9 were more than a year old.

During renewal inspection, certification rep reviewed child files. Child 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 and 8 did not have 2 years of verified experience in their file.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 12 wasmissing two reference letters. Staff 13 was missing one reference letter

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,5,missing annual training hoursDuring renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff person #10 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.