The Goddard School
703 W Nields St, West Chester, PA
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Advent Lutheran Church of West Chester
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $380
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About
About Advent Lutheran Church of West Chester
Advent Lutheran Church of West Chester is a group home daycare in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care. It lists monthly tuition from $380 to $780. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care and preschool |
| Approach | Faith-based (Advent Lutheran Church) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Advent Lutheran Church of West Chester lists monthly tuition from $380 to $780.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Five Full Days | $780 |
| Five Half Days | $475 |
| Four Full Days | $740 |
| Four Half Days | $450 |
| Three Full Days | $675 |
| Three Half Days | $380 |
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for Advent Lutheran Church of West Chester
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00252996
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 11, 2025: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Records and paperwork 4
- Background checks 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Dec 11, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3280.31(e)(4)(i) Age and training
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff # 2 and #4 CPR certificates are not approved.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026
3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing an up to date emergency plan training in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3280.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #5 was missing a health assessment in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026
3280.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing a TB shot record in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3280.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative observed children walking into the room without the staff present for a min or two and was able to talk to the children for a good bit of time before the staff walked in the room behind the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2026
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the drop ceiling needing repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2026
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff # 5 disclosure was not signed by a witness.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
Nov 7, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3280.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 4 was missing their TB record in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed child #2 file, child #2 was missing the release person number and the release person address on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2024
3280.131(a) Health Information
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files. children #1, #3 and #5 were missing health reports in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2024
3280.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff # 1 was missing experience in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2024
3280.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed child #1's file child # 1 was missing information on disability if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2024
3280.31(f) Age and training
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3 file was missing the 10-hour health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2024
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed that staff files staff # 2 is missing a date on the disclosure and staff #4 was missing the actual criminal results in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2024
3280.31(e) Age and training
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 1 missing 12 hours of professional development hours, staff # 2 was missing 8 hours of professional development hours, staff # 3 was missing 12 hours of professional development hours and staff #4 was missing 6 hours of professional development hours\.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2024
3280.31(f)(10) Age and training
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 1 and # 3 were both missing a pediatric first aid CPR by a PQUAS certified trainer in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2024
Nov 16, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3280.20 General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the programs emergency plan and did not see the section that address the plans for continuity of care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2024
3280.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative observed a sippy cup without a label on it in the was occupied with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2024
3280.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #5 was missing information on disability this area was left blank.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2024
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children # 2, #5 and #6 were all missing the policy number on the emergency contact form this area was left blank. children # 5 and #6 were missing the health insurance information this information was not provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2024
3280.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child # 4 is missing an updated health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2024
3280.131(d)(4) Acute or chronic health problem
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files. Child #1 and # 2 both were missing the flu shot with no letter if exemption in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2024
3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed outlets with no protective covers near the wall facing the gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2024
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the staff files and observed staff #1 and #2 both missing a signed emergency plan training in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2024
Jan 18, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 6/19/15.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023
3280.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/23, the emergency contact forms of child #1, #2, and #5 were not updated and signed by a parent with in a 6 month period. The emergency contact form of child #1 was dated 4/1/22. The emergency contact form of child #2 was not dated. The emergency contact form of child #5 was dated 4/8/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/23, the emergency contact form of child #3 did not have the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023
3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/23, the file of staff person #2 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/23, the emergency contact form of child #4 did not have the child's health insurance coverage and policy number. The emergency contact form of child #5 did not have the child's policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023
3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/23, the emergency contact form of child #5 did not have the phone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023
Dec 8, 2021Inspection9 rules cited
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“During a renewal inspection on 12/8/21, the women's bathroom had a can of Microban sanitation spray on the bathroom sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
3280.33(c) Age and training
“During a renewal inspection on 12/8/21, one or more facility persons were not competent in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2022
3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
“During a renewal inspection on 12/8/21, staff persons 1 through 5 did not have documented training regarding the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2021
3280.24(a)/3280.171(c) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations/Safe routes posted
“During a renewal inspection on 12/8/21, the operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access regulations 3280 electronically or the how to contact the regional child care office. Written notification of safe routes were not posted by the operator in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021
3280.31(g) Documentation of professional development
“During a renewal inspection on 12/8/21, staff person #4 did not have documentation of completion of health and safety training in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022
3280.192(3)/3280.192(4) Health assessment, TB test/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection on 12/8/21, staff persons 4 and 5 did not have a health assessment in their file which included a tuberculin skin test result. Staff person #2 did not have documentation showing completion of mandated reporter training in their file. Staff person #5 did not have documentation showing completion of mandated reporter training or an NSOR certificate in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022
3280.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“During a renewal inspection on 12/8/21, staff persons 2 and 4 did not have an educational transcript or diploma signed by the a representative of the educational entity.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2022
3280.191 Individual Records
“During a renewal inspection on 12/8/21, staff person #1 did not have an individual file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2021
3280.75(c) Has all items
“During a renewal inspection on 12/8/21, the first aid kit did not have tape or tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Advent Lutheran Church of West Chester
Is Advent Lutheran Church of West Chester licensed?
Yes. Advent Lutheran Church of West Chester is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Advent Lutheran Church of West Chester last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 11, 2025, with 7 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Advent Lutheran Church of West Chester had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 24 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Advent Lutheran Church of West Chester care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Advent Lutheran Church of West Chester accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Advent Lutheran Church of West Chester's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Advent Lutheran Church of West Chester cost?
Monthly tuition from $380 to $780, as it lists it.
What is Advent Lutheran Church of West Chester's phone number?
(610) 436-0807.
Where is Advent Lutheran Church of West Chester?
West Chester, PA 19382. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.