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Goddard School New Life Learning
- licensed capacity
- 245
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Goddard School New Life Learning
Goddard School New Life Learning is a child care center in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 245 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 245 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | Wonder of Learning® |
| Staff | Degreed Teachers |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | Cognia (AdvancED) accredited, Other accreditation (Pennsylvania Department of Education; Keystone STARS (STAR 4)) |
| Licensed capacity | 245 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Goddard School New Life Learning has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Goddard School New Life Learning
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 245 children
- License number
- #CER-00247326
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Background checks 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Aug 13, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“During the unannounced inspection on 8/13/26, it was observed that there was evidence of mice in the Avocets classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the unannounced visit on 8/13/26, it was observed that the ceiling in Bunting's classroom was not clean and in one area was dark grey/black in appearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2026
Aug 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“During the unannounced inspection on 8/13/26, it was observed that there was evidence of mice in the Avocets classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the unannounced visit on 8/13/26, it was observed that the ceiling in Bunting's classroom was not clean and in one area was dark grey/black in appearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2026
Jun 23, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“During the unannounced inspection on 6/23/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #11 contained a health assessment and TB screening that was not within one 12 months prior to initial service in a childcare setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the unannounced inspection on 6/23/26, it was observed the records of staff person #12 did no verify that the facility person received training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the unannounced inspection on 6/23/26, it was observed that the records of staff persons #10 and #13 did not include the National Sex Offender Registry certificate as required by the CPSL The records of staff person #1 did not include out of state clearances as required by the CPSL. The records of staff person #13 did not include the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance as required by the CPSL. The records of staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #8, #9, #13, #14, #15, #16, and #17 did not include the correct disclosure and the disclosure submitted for staff persons #10 and #11 did not indicate a witness signature as required by the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the unannounced inspection on 6/23/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #12 did not verify that the staff person participated at least annually, in fire safety training”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the unannounced inspection on 6/23/26, it was observed that the records of staff persons #6 and #11 did not include acceptable verification of education for and AGS and a GS respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the unannounced inspection on 6/23/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not contain verification of education. The records of staff persons #3, #6, #9, #10, #11, and #13 did not include verification of childcare experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the unannounced inspection on 6/23/26, it was observed that the records of staff persons #2, #11, and #13, did not include two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
- Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 17, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #5 did not contain the correct combination of health and safety training. Documents presented were Get started with Home-based Revised 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3270.131(a)(3) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year
“During the renewal inspection on 9/17/23, it was observed that the records of child #4 did not contain an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25, it was observed that the records of child #3 and child #4 did not contain the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 contained the original agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25 it was observed that the records of staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not contain an updated fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 9/17/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #4 did not include an updated National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) training”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
Sep 16, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection on 9/16/24, the records of staff person #4 did not have acceptable verification of education for an Aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 9/16/24, it was observed that the records of staff person # 3 did not include two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 9/16/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #5 did not include the National sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance as required by the CPSL. The records of staff person #2 did not include the application for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) certificate as required by the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
3270.14/3270.22 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents
“During the renewal inspection on 9/16/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not contain the 1-hour health and safety update as required by the CCDBG”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection on 9/16/24, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include an updated health assessment for a young toddler.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection on 9/16/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2, and staff person #3 did not include verification of childcare experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
Feb 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the unannounced inspection on 2/14/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include the National Sex Offender registry certificate (NSOR) clearance as required by the CPSL. The records of staff person #3 did not include the correct PA State Criminal Record clearance for an AGS. The records of staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4, and staff person #5 did not include verification of the applications for the National Sex Offender registry certificate as required by the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the unannounced inspection on 2/14/24, it was observed that the Nighthawks and the Buntings classrooms were not in ratio with 12:1 and 13:1 ratio respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
Jan 31, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the unannounced inspection on 1/31/24, It was reported that during naptime two children were discovered under/behind a table with their pants down by one staff member returning to the classroom. Staff in the classroom at the time was not aware of this until it was pointed out to them.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
Sep 26, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 9/26/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 contained an expired Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and Child Abuse clearance. Documents dated 9/20/18 and 9/14/18 respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
Feb 10, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“During the compliant investigation facility person #1 stated that emergency room visit was not reported to OCDEL even though child was enrolled and in care during visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023
3270.132(a)/3270.132(c) Contact parent/keep record/Document emergency treatment
“During the compliant investigation facility person #1 stated that there was no record in writing the reason emergency care was required and the attempts made to inform the parent. It was also stated that there was nothing documenting the manner in which emergency treatment was sought and obtained and no file documenting information referenced at §3270.20(c) (relating to reporting injury, death or fire).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023
Show 2 earlier visits
- Sep 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Goddard School New Life Learning
Is Goddard School New Life Learning licensed?
Yes. Goddard School New Life Learning is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Goddard School New Life Learning last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Goddard School New Life Learning had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 7 of 8 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 Goddard School New Life Learning care for?
245, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Goddard School New Life Learning accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Goddard School New Life Learning's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Goddard School New Life Learning cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 589-9500 to ask.
What is Goddard School New Life Learning's phone number?
(267) 589-9500.
Where is Goddard School New Life Learning?
124 Bryn Mawr Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. The nearest other daycare we list is Ivybrook Academy Bala Cynwyd, 0.2 miles away.