The Goddard School
703 W Nields St, West Chester, PA
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Ducklings is a child care center in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 147 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 147 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Ducklings has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
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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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/23/26 and follow up inspection conducted on 4/29/2026, 20 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file FBI , Child Abuse and NSOR clearances were expired. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
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FAQ
Yes. Ducklings is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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.
147, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 607-8066 to ask.
(484) 607-8066.
100 Winston Ln, West Chester, PA 19382. The nearest other daycare we list is Kennett YMCA at Pocopson Elementary, 0.7 miles away.