The Learning Experience
1601 Vine St Suite 100, Philadelphia, PA
4.2· 90 reviews
SPG School LLC DBA the Goddard School
- licensed capacity
- 159
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About SPG School LLC DBA the Goddard School
SPG School LLC DBA the Goddard School is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 159 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks to 6 years old
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 159 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
| Ages | 6 weeks to 6 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Wonder of Learning® |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Biometric Entry Device, Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Languages | American Sign Language |
| Licensed capacity | 159 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
SPG School LLC DBA the Goddard School has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for SPG School LLC DBA the Goddard School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 159 children
- License number
- #CER-00256273
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 29, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safe sleep 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- 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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Jun 29, 2026Visit1 rule cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During the investigation conducted on 6/29/2026, child # 1 who is allergic to oats, was served granola containing oats by staff #1 during afternoon snack time in which the child consumed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026
Apr 8, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on 4/8/2026, it was observed in room 113 that there was Ajax dish detergent on the sink and it was accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 4/8/2026, it was observed in room 205 that there was chipped paint on the outside wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the renewal inspection on 4/8/2026, it was observed in the room 113 bathroom that there were no handwashing signs above the toilets that stated, "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating."”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on 4/8/2026, it was observed in room 205 that the top of the cubby on the left wall was soiled and needed to be cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection on 4/8/2026, it was observed in room 110 that the rest equipment was not labeled for the specific use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
Dec 1, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During a complaint investigation on 12/1/2025, it was found that on 11/18/2025, staff person # 1 administered the wrong medication to child # 1. Staff person # 1 administered medication that belonged to another child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.133(4) Locked
“During the complaint investigation on 12/1/2025, it was found that medication was not stored properly at the facility. The medication for child #1 and was left accessible and in reach of children in the administrative office on a desk.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
Apr 24, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection that was completed on 4/24/2025, it was observed that the cots were not labeled for each child, and there was not a cot list that was posted to identify which cot should be used by each child. The rooms are Olde City room, Society Hill room, and the Bella Vista room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the renewal inspection that was completed on 4/24/2025, it was observed that two cribs in the Infant Room 2 had child #1 and child #2 sleeping in them and the cribs did not have 2 feet of space on 3 sides as required. Both cribs only had one side that had the 2 feet of spacing.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the renewal inspection that was completed on 4/24/2025, it was observed that staff #1 could not name all 5 children that she was responsible for in the Olde City room. Staff #1 could only identify 3 of the 5 children that she was assigned as primary caregiver for.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection that was completed on 4/24/2025, it was observed that in the Callowhill room and the Francisville room there was dust and dirt particles under the changing pad in each room, and in the Francisville room the bottom of the refrigerator had a juice stain on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the renewal inspection that was completed on 4/24/2025, it was observed that there was no sign posted in the Francisville room above the sink as required stating "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating,"”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection that was completed on 4/24/2025, the file for child #3 was reviewed and there was no initial Health Assessment present in the file. (see code sheet for admission date)”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection that was completed on 4/24/2025, it was observed that there was chipped paint in the Francisville room on the left wall, near the door in the Olde City room, and on the hallway wall of the Bella Vista room. There was chipping plaster in the Graduate Hospital room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the renewal inspection that was completed on 4/24/2025, it was observed that there were bookshelves that were not attached to either the floor or the wall which is a tipping hazard. There was one bookshelf in the Graduate Hospital room, two bookshelves in the Rittenhouse room, two bookshelves in the Society Hill room, and two bookshelves in the Bella Vista room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
Mar 14, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection on 3/14/2024, Certification Representative viewed the staff files for staff person #1 and staff person #4. There was no evidence produced that staff person # 1 and # 4 received fire safety training within a 12-month period. The last fire safety Certificate reviewed was dated 12/13/2022 for staff person # 1 and 12/13/2022 for # 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 3/14/2024, Certification Representative reviewed the staff file for staff person #3, and there were not two nonfamily references present in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 3/14/2024, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff person #1 and there was not a current Health Assessment dated within the last 24 months. The previous Health Assessment was dated 10/20/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 3/14/2024, Certification Representative observed paint peeling on the walls of rooms 113, and room 205.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection on 3/14/2024, Certification Representative observed that the cots in room #204 were not labeled for the specific use by each child in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on 3/14/2024, Certification Representative observed the toxic substance Aquaphor in the bathroom of room #205 and it was accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 3/14/2024, the file of staff person #3 was reviewed and the file did not include a completed DHS FBI Fingerprint Clearance. There were no copies of requests present in the file, and staff person was not within 45 days of hire. (See code sheet for hire date)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection on 3/11/2024, the 1-hour Health and Safety Update Training was not produced upon request for staff person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
- Jun 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 18, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint investigation conducted on 01.18.23, it was founded that Staff Person #1 and #2 did not know the whereabouts of Child #1, during the transition from outdoor play time to the facility classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the complaint investigation conducted on 01.18.23, it was founded that Staff Person #1 and #2 did not know the whereabouts of Child #1, during the transition from outdoor play time to the facility classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023
Jul 13, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JULY 13TH, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN NONFAMILY REFERENCES, FROM INDIVIDUALS ATTESTING TO STAFF PERSON #1'S SUITABILTY TO SERVE AS A FACILTY PERSON.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JULY 13TH, 2022, THERE WAS NO PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVER PLACED IN THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATED ON THE BACK WALL NEAR THE BATHROOM OF THE GET SET CLASSROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2022
Dec 16, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the initial inspection on December 16th, 2021, certification representative observed protective receptacle covers needed in the electrical outlets accessible to children in Room 110 on bottom left side of classroom wall, Room 205 on bottom left side of wall, and the entire second floor hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the initial inspection on December 16th, 2021, the emergency plan did not include provision of accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the initial inspection on December 16th, 2021, certification representative observed construction equipment, boards, electrical cords and a broom on the ground surrounding the outdoor play space area.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about SPG School LLC DBA the Goddard School
Is SPG School LLC DBA the Goddard School licensed?
Yes. SPG School LLC DBA the Goddard School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was SPG School LLC DBA the Goddard School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has SPG School LLC DBA the Goddard School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 5 of 5 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 SPG School LLC DBA the Goddard School care for?
159, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does SPG School LLC DBA the Goddard School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are SPG School LLC DBA the 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 SPG School LLC DBA the Goddard School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 857-7111 to ask.
What is SPG School LLC DBA the Goddard School's phone number?
(267) 857-7111.
Where is SPG School LLC DBA the Goddard School?
2100 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19130. The nearest other daycare we list is Clementine Montessori, 0.1 miles away.