The Goddard School (Highlands)

2.213.G · Correction due June 15, 2026

Reviewed 26 staff files and observed program to be lacking documentation of an updated Child Abuse Prevention training for 3 staff members.

Required correction: All employees must be trained using a Department-approved training about Child Abuse Prevention prior to working with children and annually thereafter. Correct immediately. Submit written verification to specialist. Correct by 06/15/2026

2.213.B

Reviewed 26 staff files and observed program to be lacking documentation of an updated Standard Precautions training for 2 staff members.

Required correction: All staff must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training prior to working with children

2.213.D · Correction due June 15, 2026

Reviewed 26 staff files and observed program to be lacking documentation of an updated Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training for 1 staff member.

Required correction: Staff working with children less than 3 years of age must complete a Department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training prior to working with children and every two years thereafter. Correct immediately. Submit written verification to specialist. Correct by 06/15/2026

2.229.L · Correction due June 15, 2026

The following materials posing a choking hazard were found to be accessible to children less than 3 years of age: In Woods, sensory bottles not glued shut contained small pom-poms and shell shaped pasta. In Garden, small crayon pieces.

Required correction: Areas accessible to children less than 3 years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards. Correct immediately. Corrected on site. Director removed sensory bottles from the Woods classroom and disposed of the crayons found in the Garden classroom. No response required. Correct by 06/15/2026

2.120.J

Reviewed 26 staff files and observed program to be lacking documentation of Trails clearance for 2 staff members. Trails submitted 2/18/2026 and 2/3/2026.

2.236.A.1 · Correction due July 21, 2025

A staff office / storage space outside the Woods and Space classroom was unlocked with the door propped open with hazardous items inlcuding janitorial supplies accessible to children.

Required correction: Immediately (7/21/25) ensure all office spaces are locked or does not contain any hazards. Director corrected at time of visit by closing and locking the door. No further response required. Correct by 07/21/2025

2.229.L

In the Treehouse classroom small silver bells and plastic icecubes that pose a choking hazard were accessible to children.

2.229.C · Correction due August 14, 2024

In the Garden classroom, disinfectant wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" were found accessible to children in an unlocked cupboard below the handwashing sink.

Required correction: Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Director corrected at time of visit by providing a lock for the cupboard door. No further response required. Correct by 08/14/2024

2.213.B · Correction due August 14, 2024

In a review of 27 staff files, H.R., Z.M., & O.H. were found to be missing current department-approved standard precautions training renewed annually.

Required correction: All staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children and renewed annually. Correct immediately. Submit written response that H., Z., & O. have completed the training and place certification in their files Correct by 08/14/2024

2.213.G · Correction due August 14, 2024

In a review of 27 staff files, five staff members (C. E., O.H. , H., L. & Z.) were found to be missing current annual department-approved trainings about child abuse prevention.

Required correction: Within 30 days of employment, all employees must be trained using a Department approved training about child abuse prevention. Correct immediately. Submit written response that C., O., H., L. & Z. have completed the training and place documentation in their staff file. Correct by 08/14/2024

2.213.D

In a review of 27 staff files, two staff (R. & Z.) were found to have expired Department-approved prevention of shaken baby / abusive head trauma trainings.

2.133.A · Correction due August 14, 2024

In a review of 27 staff files, Z. was found to be missing documentation of a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness.

Required correction: Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. Correct immediately. Submit written verification to licensing specialist that Z. has completed the training and place documentation in her file. Correct by 08/14/2024

Correction due September 28, 2023

Upon request, Director was unable to provide documentation of the FBI clearance letter for BRANDE.

Required correction: Obtain documentation of the FBI clearance letters or resubmit CBI/FBI background checks. Correct immediately. Individuals named above must be directly supervised at all times by someone who has completed all background checks. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) webpage PowerPoint on the CDEC website. Submit verification that the staff members named above have reviewed the video within 24 hours. Send copies of clearance letters to the Licensing Specialist. Document compliance with the written response. Correct by 09/28/2023

7.702.42.G

1 of 13 staff files to have an expired certificate of the Department approved training about child abuse prevention for the following individuals: O..