The Goddard School At Spring Ridge

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection 6/22/26-7/8/26 Cert rep observed the following incident related to supervision: Staff 4 and 5 had 12 preschool children on the playground. Staff 4 reported to Cert rep they were to have 6 children in their group, however, Staff 4 named and identified 5 children as being in their group. Staff 5 reported having 6 children in their group and Staff 5 named and identified 6 children as being in their group. When Cert rep questioned this it was determined that the unnamed child was to be in Staff 4's group.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The operator will have Staff 4 participate in in the following trainings on Better Kid Care: "Supervision: What's required?" (1 hour long) and "Supervision: Teamwork" (1 hour long) or the Spanish version of these trainings. If Staff 4 has already completed these trainings the legal entity shall have Staff 4 complete 2 hours of PQAS approved trainings related to supervision. The trainings used to fulfill this portion of the plan must be approved by the NE Regional Office before completion. The legal entity shall maintain documentation of the training certificates in the staff files. The provider shall provide a date when this portion of the plan will be completed.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection 6/22/26-7/8/26 Child 4's emergency contact form did not include the work phone numbers for the child's parents.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/22/26-7/8/26 Young Toddler Child 1's most recent health assessment was dated 5/2/25, which is more than 6 months ago. See LIS code sheet for DOB.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/22/26 Cert rep observed a child's sunscreen with expiration date 1/2026 in Preschool 2 room.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/22/26-7/8/26 Staff 2 had Health assessments dated 10/17/23, & 1/30/26, and Staff 3 had health assessments dated 7/8/2023 & 1/2/26, which is more than 24 months. Staff 2 and 3 were reported to have worked as staff between the expiration of their previous health assessment, and the receipt of their current health assessment.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection 6/22/26-7/8/26 Staff person 1 had 1 written reference.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/22/26-7/8/26 Staff 2 had staff evaluations dated 10/11/24 and 12/18/25, which is more than 12 months.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/22/26-7/8/26 a review of the fire detection log determined that there was more than 30 days between fire detection testing 5/1/26-6/1/26.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During and unannounced monitoring inspection on 1/5/26, Staff person 2 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 10/9/23. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 2, staff person 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During and unannounced monitoring inspection on 1/5/26 Staff person 3 did not complete mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). This is evidenced mandated reporter training dated 12/3/25, which is after the 90th day from Staff 3's date of hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced monitoring inspection on 1/5/26 the most recent fire detection system testing was on 12/2/25, which was more than 30 days ago. Additionally, there was more than 30 days between fire detection system testing dates 10/3/25 -11/3/25.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.166(1)

Description: General Health and Safety/Written statement

Noncompliance Area: During a self reported non-compliance investigation on 1/5/26 staff reported that on 12/19/25 Staff 1 accidentally fed Child 1 a bottle of Child 2's breast milk from a bottle labeled for Child 2.Both children's bottles were labeled with names.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25 Cert rep observed gloves on the the changing table in Room 5-6, and Room 9. The gloves would be accessible to the children in these rooms while being changed. The children in these rooms are infants and young toddlers who may still be placing objects in their mouths.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25 Cert rep observed there was no daily schedule posted in the Exploration room(Front room).

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Regulation: 3270.121(b)

Description: Given parents in writing

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25-6/18/25 Cert rep noted the facility's general daily schedule, and supervision policies, were not being provided to the parents in writing at the time of enrollment.

Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.