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THE GODDARD SCHOOL IN HOCKESSIN

Child care center · 157 LANTANA DRIVE, Hockessin, DE 19707 · License 183981

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 117. Infant through Pre-School Accepts subsidy

Violation history (17)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
?	Wed Jul 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	49U - Indoor Space Ensure ceiling tiles are in good repair and free of water damage. Replace water damage ceiling tiles in Bakery 3 classroom.	Yes
?	Wed Jul 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	66U - Emergency Planning Enusre there is enough emergency water for the number of children enrolled.	Yes
?	Wed Jul 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	57U - Equipment Ensure equipment is accessible to the children in all required areas. -Add additional equipment in Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 classroom.	Yes
?	Wed Jul 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	56U - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments Ensure nap equipment is in good repair. -Replace torn nap mats in recycling 1 and post office classroom.	Yes
?	Wed Jul 10 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	45U - Hazardous Materials Ensure hazardous materials are inaccessible to children. Move cleaner in the get set room and toddler classroom.	Yes
?	Wed Jul 10 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	20U - Positive Behavior Management Ensure positive behavior management statement is posted.	Yes
?	Wed Jul 10 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	30U - Personnel Files Ensure staff files are complete. Orientation is needed for Staff #1, #2, #3, #7, #8, and # 9. Health appraisal with Tb for Staff #2 and #7. Reference for Staff #3, #7, #8, and #9. Job Description for Staff #7. Review of sleep safe for Staff #4 and #7. Review of abuse and neglect for Staff # 4 and #5.	Yes
?	Wed Jul 10 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	49U - Indoor Space Ensure all walls are clean and cleanable. Repair chips of paint in the toddler classroom, get set 2, and preschool classrooms.	Yes
?	Wed Jul 10 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	50U - Kitchen and Food Preparation Ensure all stored food is labeled with contents and expiration date.	Yes
?	Wed Jul 10 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	61U - Diapering and Soiled Clothing Ensure non-absorbing diaper changing mat is cleanable.	Yes
?	Wed Jul 10 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	74U - Lesson Plans Ensure lesson plans are posted or available for review. Post lesson plans need to be posted.	Yes
?	Fri Jul 07 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	72U - Feeding of Infants Ensure lesson plans are current and posted.	Yes
?	Fri Jul 07 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	40U - Child Files Ensure children files are complete. Emergency card for Child #12. Blood lead screening results for Child #5,6,9,10,and 12. Mat permission for Child #6.	Yes
?	Fri Jul 07 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	30U - Personnel Files Ensure staff files are completed. Staff #1 needs one reference. Staff #2 needs a PDP. Staff #3 needs two references. Staff #4 needs a health appraisal with TB. Staff #5 needs a health appraisal with Tb and CPR and First Aid. Staff #6 needs one refence and service letter. Staff #7 needs 2 references and a health appraisal with TB. Staff #8 needs health and safety training.	Yes
?	Fri Jul 07 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	27U - Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision Ensure all classrooms maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratio and maximum group size. Infant classroom has 9 infants and three staff members. Exceeded infant maximum group size	Yes
?	Fri Jul 07 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	56U - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments Ensure nap equipment is not ripped or torn. Replace mats in Room 5.	Yes
?	Fri Jul 07 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	53U - Outdoor Area Ensure there are no hazards on the playground. Remove broken rain spout on younger playground.	Yes

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (3)

3 inspection record(s) on file from DE-OCCL.

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