The Goddard School
88 Theater Ln, York, PA
4.8· 52 reviews
Inspire Early Education
- licensed capacity
- 121
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Inspire Early Education
Inspire Early Education is a child care center in York, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 121 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyBilingual program
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 121 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks - 10 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (Spanish Immersion) |
| Curriculum | Creative Curriculum |
| Enrichment | Monkey Bus Fridays, Yoga with Steph Thursdays, rotating language, cooking, literacy, and fitness experiences |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (our app (unnamed), with daily photos and updates) |
| More | Founded 1995 |
| Licensed capacity | 121 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Inspire Early Education has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Inspire Early Education
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 121 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00260049
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Safety and hazards 5
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Jul 15, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Pre-School Outdoor play area, Cert Rep observed a plastic, pink, playhouse with holes on the windowsill. This damaged area is a potential a cutting or pinching hazard to children in care. Also in the Pre-School Outdoor play area, Cert Rep observed a small, plastic kitchen play set with a broken-off plastic faucet. This broken faucet is a potential cutting hazard to children in care. In the Toddler Outdoor play area, Cert Rep observed three plastic coupe cars each with a pair of metal front tire mounting supports/shocks extending vertically beyond/through the hood of each car. In each of the areas where the metal rod pierced the hood was a gap that is a potential pinching hazard to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“In the Bumble Bees room, Cert Rep observed a Snake Plant, aka Dracaena trifasciata, that was accessible to children in care. The Snake Plant is toxic to humans. (This was corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the fire detection device testing, Cert Rep observed that the fire detection devices were not interconnected. Facility staff was able to provide documentation of annual testing from a fire safety profession or proof of purchase of an interconnected system.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Butterflies room, Cert Rep observed an area of the wall that was stained with crayon and paint. (This was corrected on site) Also in the Butterflies room, Cert Rep observed a blue fabric awning, on a kitchen playset, that was stained with a reddish, orange dried substance. (This was corrected on site) In the Grasshoppers room, Cert Rep observed a ceiling vent that was covered with a significant amount of dust. In the Spiders room, Cert Rep observed an area of wall that was stained with crayon and paint. (This was corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
Aug 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Documentation of an incident report was not on file at the facility for child 1”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025
Jul 14, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1, did not include a physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were two ceiling tiles with water marks on them in the Spiders classroom. The floor in the indoor play space was visibly dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Butterflies classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1, did not include a complete address for the child's physician or source of medical care. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a small pebble in the indoor play space used by the toddlers. The pebble was removed during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(3) Physical examination/Exam communicable disease
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1, did not include a physical examination or an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2025
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“Documentation of the FBI clearance on file for staff member 2, expired on 2/7/25 and was updated on 2/8/25. Documentation of the child abuse clearance on file for staff member 3, expired on 2/10/25 and was updated on 2/12/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2025
Sep 24, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Documentation of the letter that the parents receive about the emergency evacuation plan, did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the trash can used for disposing diapers in the infant classroom had a child lock on it which prevented it from being hands-free. The child safety lock was removed during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the climber in the Butterfly classroom was dirty and a mat that the children used to play on was ripped. The mat was removed during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
3270.81 Glass
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the glass pane in the Spider classroom did not have a visual strip or other visual identification on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Documentation of the emergency contact on file for child 1, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a ceiling tile in the infant classroom had a water mark on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Inspire Early Education
Is Inspire Early Education licensed?
Yes. Inspire Early Education is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Inspire Early Education last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Inspire Early Education had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Inspire Early Education care for?
121, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Inspire Early Education accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Inspire Early Education's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Inspire Early Education cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 840-8901 to ask.
What is Inspire Early Education's phone number?
(717) 840-8901.
Where is Inspire Early Education?
4075 E Market St, York, PA 17402. The nearest other daycare we list is Stonybrook Kids Club, 0.3 miles away.