Description: The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The thermometer in the refrigerator in Space 2 and two thermometers in the kitchen refrigerators were not functioning accurately, and could not determine the temperature of the refrigerators. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. While in Space 3 I observed the pretend stove in the dramatic play area with a knob removed. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. While in Space 9, I observed an essential oil mister on in the classroom. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 861 | .0604(q) |
| Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. In Space 3, I observed two foam blocks on a low shelf accessible to the one and two year old's in care. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff has not updated her health questionnaire since February 2023. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff's emergency information had not been updated since February 2023. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff hired 4/25/22 received her last annual review on 3/24/23. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-08 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space 9 did not have a current activity plan posted. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One outlet was observed in Space 7 and one outlet in Space 8 were observed uncovered. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Two children's emergency medication did not have current written permission to administer. One Epi Pen permission was last provided 2/2023 and one Auvi Q permission was last provided 1/2023. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. While in Space 1 four infants were observed in their cribs resting or starting to fall asleep, the visual safe sleep documentation had not been completed for these infants stating what time they were placed in the crib, position and by whom. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff hired 11-1-23 does not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff hired on 11-1-23 does not have TB screening or results on file. | |||
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The Goddard school has been a safe, welcoming place for both my children. The staff has always been helpful and have taught my children so much. And most importantly, my children have been happy there. I highly recommend this daycare center.