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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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0133021 | 2025-06-05 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/05/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the facility at the beginning of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form and the Empower Self Evaluation Survey link were emailed to the Provider. The Empower Self-Evaluation link was emailed to the Provider. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Continue to monitor the base of the iron fence for exposed rust *Maintain outdoor equipment in a clean condition *Drinking water will be accessible in the 1s classroom *Infant feeding instructions will list the types of solids that have been introduced to the infant *A copy of the infant feeding instructions will be posted in the infant classroom and the facility's main kitchen | |||
| INSP-0052245 | 2025-01-23 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint investigation (Case# 95992) conducted on 01/23/2025 and are subject to change pending programmatic review. The investigation was completed on 01/23/2025. Compliance Officer (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:5, 2:7 1's - 1:6, 2:9 2's - 2:16, 1:8 3's - 2:15 3's/4's - 2:25, 1:13 4 staff were interviewed. 1 staff file was reviewed. 1 of 1 fingerprint clearance card was valid via the DPS website search. Documentation reviewed: daily classroom rosters, staff performance counseling, training documentation, staff statements Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview, and documentation that 1 of 1 allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following was discussed but not limited to: **Criminal History affidavit completed before the starting date of employment **Documentation of contact with DPS to verify fingerprint clearance cards the starting date of employment **Cleaning equipment kept inaccessible to children The following deficiency was unrelated to the complaint. This complaint was self-reported by the Provider. | |||
| INSP-0048491 | 2024-09-26 | Complaint,Initial Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Monitoring inspection and Complaint investigation (#90239) conducted on 09/26/2024 subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Complaint investigation was completed on 09/26/2024 A complete inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer #1 (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer #2 (CO): Aureyon Thompson Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The Complainant was contacted on 09/23/2024. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:6, 1:4, 1:1 1's - 2:13, 2:10 2's -1:10 2s/3s - 1:3 3's/4's/5's - 1:12 4's/5's - 1:8, 1:13 6 staff were interviewed. 2 staff files were reviewed. Documentation reviewed: daily classroom rosters, staff attendance, children's attendance records Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview, and documentation that 1 of 1 allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: **Children's restroom cleaning and sanitation - dust build-up on exhaust vents **Food waste kept in a covered garbage can. | |||
| INSP-0046343 | 2024-07-25 | Compliance (Initial) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial inspection conducted on 07/25/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez Compliance Officer Supervisor (COS): Jennifer Forschino Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections through the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies 27 of 27 Fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. Please submit the following within 10 days of the receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies, and prior to licensure approval: **Documentation/Photos of Corrections The following were discussed but not limited to: **Criminal History Affidavit - Page 2 included in staff file **Teacher Caregiver/Assistant Teacher-Caregiver Qualifications, Foreign education evaluation **Enrolled children's personal products labeled with a child's first and last name **Tummy Time requirements **New Staff training signed and dated by the Facility Director **Staff person designated in writing for medication administration | |||
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