The Goddard School At Edison Square

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In Space 6 there were two permission to administer forms which had expired.

Violation corrected during visit

An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) In Space 8 the feeding plan for children under 15 months of age was not posted.

Violation corrected during visit

Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. The safe arrival and departure policy was not posted where it is visible to families.

Violation corrected during visit

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. In Spaces 3, 5, and 8 there were items which were not properly stored. An aerosol room spray was in an unlocked cabinet. Diaper creams were not stored above five feet.

Violation corrected during visit

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In Spaces 5 and 7 there were diaper creams or ointments which did not have a permission to administer form.

Violation corrected during visit

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A two year old child was left unattended in the classroom for approximately eight minutes.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/16/2025

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In Spaces 4 and 6 the current activity plan was not posted for review.

Violation corrected during visit

When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. In Spaces 3, 4, 5, and 6 there were not a sufficient variety of activities in the Library area.

Violation corrected during visit

Food brought from home, did not meet the nutritional requirements and necessary supplements were not provided by center. The lunch policy stated that children's lunches brought from home would not be supplemented by the facility. This was discussed with the Executive Director and the policy will be changed to meet rule requirements.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/26/2025

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In Spaces 3 and 5 there were visible areas of drywall and soiled areas on the walls which will need to be painted or cleaned.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/26/2025

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. A prescription medication had a pharmaceutical label which had expired.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/26/2025

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 8 plastic bags were stored below five feet and not in locked storage.

Violation corrected during visit

Child was handled roughly. On September 20, 2024, a staff member handled a seven-month-old child in a rough manner by pushing the child’s head down then grabbing and pulling the child’s hair until the child cried.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/8/2024

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. In Space 9 batteries were not kept in locked storage as required.

Violation corrected during visit

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A child was left alone in the classroom for approximately four minutes unsupervised.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/4/2024

For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. In Space 7, there were not enough materials to allow multiple children a range of choices. There was a sink, stove shelf but no pots, pans, food or other home living items. Manipulatives did not have sufficient quantities in order for multiple children to play.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/15/2024

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In Space 4 there was an area of exposed drywall which was covered during the visit. In Space 6 there was an area of exposed drywall with a hole.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/15/2024

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. In Spaces 4 and 7 there were power strips without safety covers.

Violation corrected during visit

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In Space 5 and on the playground there were prescription and non-prescription medications which were not locked or stored 5 feet up as required.

Violation corrected during visit

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In Space 2 an expired medication was stored in the classroom.

Violation corrected during visit

Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In Space 6 there was a prescription medication which was not stored in its original pharmaceutical container.

Violation corrected during visit

Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Spaces 2 and 5 permission to administer forms had expired.

Violation corrected during visit

Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff with a hire date of 4/11/22 did not have an updated staff development plan and annual staff evaluation.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/15/2024

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. One child did not have a signed policy in their file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/15/2024

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In Space 9 there was Aquaphor ointment that did not have a permission to administer form. In Space 4 a tube of Babyganics was missing information on the permission to administer form.

Violation corrected during visit

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In Spaces 6 there was vaseline ointment which had expired. In Space 7 a bottle of Cerave sunscreen had expired.

Violation corrected during visit