Kindercare Learning Center
489 W Butler Ave, Chalfont, PA
5.0· 41 reviews
Goddard School
- licensed capacity
- 188
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Goddard School
Goddard School is a child care center in Chalfont, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 188 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 188 children
Hours
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
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 188 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Goddard School has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Goddard School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 188 children
- License number
- #CER-00248456
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 16, 2025: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Background checks 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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Oct 16, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.37(b)(3) 8th grade + 2 yrs
“At time of renewal inspection on 10/16/25, the file for staff person #3 (identified as an aide) did not have documentation of at least an 8th grade education to qualify for the aide position.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At time of renewal inspection on 10/16/25, the emergency information for child #1, #2, #4 and #5 did not include the addresses of the person to whom the child may be released. The emergency information for child #3 did not include the phone number of one of the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At time of renewal inspection on 10/16/25, the emergency information for child #5 did not include the policy number for the child's health insurance coverage or medical assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025
3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination
“At time of renewal inspection on 10/16/25, the health assessment on file for staff person #1 indicated that a physical examination was not completed by the physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“At time of renewal inspection on 10/16/25, the health assessment for staff person #2 was not completed on a DHS form, and therefore did not have the required questions regarding communicable diseases and suitability to provide child care answered by the physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At time of renewal inspection on 10/16/25, the file for staff person #1 contained a volunteer child abuse clearance dated 5/10/24, but not a complete child abuse clearance for employment purposes.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“At time of renewal inspection on 10/16/25, the emergency information for child #3 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025
Jul 11, 2025Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At time of investigation on 7/16/25, video footage showed and staff person #1 and #2 acknowledged that on 7/11/25 child #1 was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 5 minutes while the class transitioned inside to the classroom. Staff persons #2 and #3 did not realized the child was missing from the group until child #1 was brought back to the classroom by staff person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2025
Nov 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At time of renewal inspection on 11/12/24, the emergency information for child #2 and #3 did not include the addresses of the persons to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“At time of renewal inspection on 11/12/24, the emergency information for child #1 did not include the phone number for the child's physician or doctor's office.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
3270.72(c) Good repair
“At time of renewal inspection on 11/12/24, the window screen in the Chimps room was observed to be ripped.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
Sep 4, 2024Visit2 rules cited
3270.51/3270.113(a)(2) Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises
“During walkthrough at unannounced inspection on 9/5/24, due to self-reported non-compliance, cert rep observed a total of 12 infants in the infant room with 2 staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During unannounced inspection on 9/5/24, due to self-reported non-compliance, staff person #1 acknowledged that child #1 was left unsupervised in the classroom for less than 1 minute while staff person #1 and the rest of the class exited the room to the playground. Once outside, staff person #1 did a count and realized child #1 wandered out of line and remained in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
- Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 14, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During renewal inspection, the file for staff persons #1, #2, and #3 included First aid and CPR that was not from an approved curriculum or PQAS trainer and was not classified as "Pediatric."”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection chipped gray paint was observed on the wall by the trash can in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to meet Federal requirements under 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), which includes having a plan for Continuity of Operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
Nov 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 11/29/2022 Certification Representative observed the kitchen area door was unlocked and there were toxic materials in a cabinet that was also unlocked.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2022
- Feb 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Goddard School
Is Goddard School licensed?
Yes. Goddard School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Goddard School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 16, 2025, with 7 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Goddard School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Goddard School care for?
188, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Goddard School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Goddard School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Goddard School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 997-2750 to ask.
What is Goddard School's phone number?
(215) 997-2750.
Where is Goddard School?
102 Steward Ln, Chalfont, PA 18914. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare Learning Center, 1.2 miles away.