The Goddard School
703 W Nields St, West Chester, PA
4.8· 54 reviews
The Goddard School
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About The Goddard School
The Goddard School is a child care center in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 103 children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 103 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (610) 431-1830 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 103 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for The Goddard School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 103 children
- License number
- #CER-00257915
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 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 17, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #1 did not have pediatric CPR completed in an approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Child #1,2, and 3 did not have child service reports completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In the infant classroom there was a nail on the floor. In the toddler classroom there were toys with a diameter of less than 1 inch.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Toddler classroom did not wash hands before eating lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information of child #4 and #5 did not include release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information of child #4 and #5 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2026
Jun 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection, there was chipped paint observed on the wall in the toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 did not have New Jersey Criminal Record Check on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information of child #1 and #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
Feb 26, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.161(c) Food served discarded
“During the allocated inspection, Cert Rep was informed that food that has been previously served to children is not discarded and is sent home at parents request so that parents can see what the child ate.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the allocated inspection, there was a stroller blocking one of the exit doors located outside of the entrance of the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
Nov 13, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During the complaint investigation, it was verified that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 5 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
Jun 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“The bottle of child #1 was not labeled with child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Cert Rep found layers of dust and dirt in the corners on the classroom floors and in the cubbie areas.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“In the pre k 2 room there was a mouse dropping in the left corner where children were eating lunch and there were also mouse droppings found in the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the Pre-k 2 classroom there was chipped paint on the wall beneath the window and on the wall to the left of the entrance to the lunch area in the classroom. There was chipped paint in left corner of chalkboard ledge in the Preschool room. The Pre-k 1 classroom had chipped paint under the chalkboard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024
Apr 10, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.76/3270.106(a) Building Surfaces/Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection, Cert Rep found debris from the bedding of the guinea pig crate and food pellets on the floor around a napping mat where a child was sitting.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During the complaint investigation, it was verified that staff person #1 was seen vaping inside the classroom and in the outdoor play space when children were in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
- Jul 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Goddard School
Is The Goddard School licensed?
Yes. The Goddard School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Goddard School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 17, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 6 of 6 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 The Goddard School care for?
103, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does The Goddard School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Goddard School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (610) 431-1830 to confirm.
How much does The Goddard School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 431-1830 to ask.
What is The Goddard School's phone number?
(610) 431-1830.
Where is The Goddard School?
630 Sugars Bridge Rd, West Chester, PA 19380. The nearest other daycare we list is ACP Extended Care Inc at East Bradford Elementary, 2.3 miles away.