Parkland Preschool Inc D/B/A the Goddard School
8230 Hamilton Blvd, Breinigsville, PA
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Longswamp Learning Center is a child care center in Mertztown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 80 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Approach | Faith-based (Longswamp United Church of Christ) |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Longswamp Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 10, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 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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3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The lidded trash cans in the older toddler room and the preschool room bathroom were missing the foot pedal leaving a metal rod exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment for staff #3 did not include sufficient documentation of the physician's assessment of the staff's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma/Child Maltreatment policy did not adequately address child maltreatment a required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The current health assessment for staff #1 indicates a communicable disease with no additional information included.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff #1 had a health assessment on 10/5/23 and not again until 2/24/26, a gap of greater than 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff #2 was trained on the emergency plan on 1/20/26, more than 90 days after hire. No previous documentation was present (see code sheet for start date).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 7/8/25 child #1 was left unattended in the classroom while the class went outside for a period of approximately 10 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“There was no cot labeled for child #1 who was in attendance and asleep in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff #1 had a health assessment dated 3/28/25 (see code sheet for start date). Although there was another health assessment on file, it was more than 12 months prior to the start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The mandated reporter training on file for staff #2 employed for greater than 90 days (see code sheet for hire date) was not an approved training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“It was observed that a toilet in the girl's bathroom downstairs was not working and would not flush.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff person #1, see code sheet for hire date, did not complete 12 clock hours of child care training. Only 10 hours of documented training was observed on file completed between 12/18/22-12/18/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7)(iv) Written consent/Amount to administer
“It was observed in the preschool room that medication and a medication log were both present for child #2. However, the medication present was an Epi Pen containing .15mg of medication, but the medication log, giving signed parental consent for administration of the medication and required dosage information, said Avi Q and did not specify the dosage. Staff explained that an Avi Q used to be present for child #2, but had since been sent home and replaced by the Epi Pen. Although an Avi Q was not observed at the facility for child #2, the medical documentation collected on file indicated that the previous Avi Q would have only contained .1mg of medication and an increase in the dosage was needed. No signed parental consent for the administration of the Epi Pen containing .15mg of medication was found on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Emergency contact form for child #1 did not contain the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the temporary outdoor play space used by school age and preschool children that the lights hanging down under the pavilion area were unprotected glass bulbs making them a visible hazard. It was observed in the temporary outdoor play space used by infants and toddlers that a metal pipe was sticking up out of the ground and an AC unit was left accessible to children in that space, creating a visible hazard. It was observed in the school age room that a box of matches were stored in a draw accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems
“Files for staff person #1 did not contain a health assessment that included an examination for communicable diseases or information verifying that they are capable of providing adequate care to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. Longswamp Learning Center 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 March 10, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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.
80, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 682-9750 to ask.
(610) 682-9750.
200 Clay Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539. The nearest other daycare we list is Longswamp Learning Center Brandywine Elementary, 2.6 miles away.