The Goddard School
2912 N Charlotte St, Gilbertsville, PA
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New Hanover Child Care is a child care center in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 58 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 58 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
New Hanover Child Care has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 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(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection conducted 8/12/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #2 was not updated within a 6-month period. Last dated 2/1/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During the renewal inspection conducted 8/12/26, the embedded outdoor equipment observed did not have at least 6 inches of loose-filled, impact-absorbing materials.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026
3270.181(a) Each child
“During a complaint investigation regarding a person being in the facility without clearances it was verified that the person was a child in care. The child was in the facility for a week without a file established. The child is no longer in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.63/3270.102(c) Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“At the time of inspection, large tree roots were protruding from the ground in the play ground area was observed a tripping hazard.At the time of inspection, the amount of loose fill wood chips under the outdoor embedded play equipment was insufficient.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of inspection, the air vents around the facility were observed with dust or debris on the surface. In the toddler room, the cabinets below the sink were unclean”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“At the time of inspection, the surfaces of the shelves and wall in the bathroom in the toddler room were observed unclean. The light cover in the toddler room bathroom was unclean.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 contained a volunteer PA Child Abuse Clearance which is not acceptable for staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At the time of inspection, the file for preschool child #1 did not contain an updated health report dated within the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of inspection, child #1's and child #2's emergency contact and financial agreement forms were not reviewed or updated dated within the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms belonging to child #1, child #3 and child #4 did not include the signatures of the parents for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“At the time of inspection, several toys in the outdoor play area were observed unclean with a layer of dirt on the surfaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of inspection, dust and debris were observed on two air vents in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“At the time of inspection, the fire extinguisher in the kitchen was observed with a tag indicating it was last serviced during June of 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 7/15/2022 the facility did not have a plan for infant toddlers and children with disabilities and children with medical conditions within their emergency plan. The plan did not provide a method of transportation for all of the children to the evacuation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #1 did not have Pediatric first aid and Pediatric CPR on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3270.69(a) Running water/ safe drinking water
“During the renewal inspection on 7/15/2022 the operator did not have the DEP water safety compliance document on file at the facility for the past year.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 7/15/2022 the playground surfacing in the toddler playground (including the protective play surface under the embedded climber - had areas were the tiles had separated and are uneven and bulging form the ground. Large tree roots were also observed in the toddler playground and can cause a tripping fall hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. New Hanover Child Care 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 August 12, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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.
58, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
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) 323-8033 to ask.
(610) 323-8033.
2797 N Charlotte St, Gilbertsville, PA 19525. The nearest other daycare we list is The Goddard School, 0.4 miles away.