Description: THE GODDARD SCHOOL IN WILMINGTON is a Licensed Child Care Center in WILMINGTON DE, with a maximum capacity of 156 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 8 years.. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Regulation Code | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-28 | Non Compliance | 42N - Sleeping accommodations | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Replace torn nap mat for one child. | |||
| 2019-05-28 | Non Compliance | 19N - Child files | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Obtain a complete child file for one child. Obtain signed screen time permission form. | |||
| 2019-05-28 | Non Compliance | 64N - Feeding of Infants | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure infant feeding statements are updated monthly. | |||
| 2019-05-28 | Non Compliance | 43N - Toilet facilities | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Clean toilet/toilet bases in three bathrooms. Clean sinks in two rooms. Fix the toilet handle in one bathroom and paper towel dispenser in one bathroom. | |||
| 2019-05-28 | Non Compliance | 36N - General safety practices | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Fix infant room, Ducks, counter molding that has separated from wall. | |||
| 2019-05-28 | Non Compliance | 20N - Personnel files | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Obtain complete staff files. Obtain references for 12 staff members.Document attempts to obtain service letters for one staff member. Obtain answers to health appraisal questions on state form for three staff members. | |||
| 2018-09-21 | Non Compliance | 65N - Positive behavior management | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: On September 21, 2018, the center administrator self-reported an incident involving a staff member using inappropriate discipline with a child in care. The staff member was observed by another parent tapping/smacking a child's hand. The staff member seemed frustrated and told the child “Don’t do that. I am so mad.” The staff member acknowledged she grabbed the child's hand, but stated it was not intentional. The staff member's employment was terminated. The center is to ensure staff are using positive behavior management techniques at all times. | |||
| 2018-09-19 | Non Compliance | 64N - Feeding of Infants | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: On September 19, 2018, the center owner self-reported an incident involving a staff member feeding an infant another child's bottle. The child was fed formula, but is normally fed breast milk. The bottles were labeled. The staff member realized the error while rinsing the bottle after the child's feeding was completed. Both of the infants' parents were informed of the error. The staff member was written up and her employment was terminated. The center is to ensure appropriate infant feeding procedures are followed at all times. | |||
| 2018-05-08 | Non Compliance | 36N - General safety practices | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Replace the child lock in the Turtles classroom. This was corrected at the visit. | |||
| 2018-05-08 | Non Compliance | 20N - Personnel files | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Obtain complete staff files: five staff members need one more reference letter, one staff member needs a job description, one staff member needs an adult abuse registry check, one staff member needs a complete health appraisal, and documented service letter attempts are needed for one staff member. Two staff members needed safe sleep and abuse/neglect annual review. This was corrected at the visit. | |||
| 2018-05-08 | Non Compliance | 64N - Feeding of Infants | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure monthly updates are made by parents to the infant feeding statements. | |||
| 2018-05-08 | Non Compliance | 66N - Program goals and planning | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure lesson plans include weekly food/healthy habit related activities. | |||
| 2018-05-08 | Non Compliance | 67N - Documenting children's progress | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Document developmental assessment for one child. | |||
| 2018-05-08 | Non Compliance | 19N - Child files | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Obtain complete child files: one child needs a parent's right to know form signed. This was corrected at the visit. | |||
| 2018-04-11 | Non Compliance | 16N - Records | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff are appropriately documenting their own and the children’s attendance accurately so that written and electronic records match and accurately reflect the staff and children present in any given room at any given time. Forward verification of review/training with staff. | |||
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