Farmersville Elementary School Child Care
7036 William Penn Hwy, Easton, PA
The Goddard School
- licensed capacity
- 200
- open each week
- 5 days
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About The Goddard School
The Goddard School is a child care center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 200 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 200 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | Wonder of Learning® |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (Keystone STARS (STAR 4)) |
| More | Founded 2008 |
| Licensed capacity | 200 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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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
- 200 children
- License number
- #CER-00258943
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 32 rules in all · 32 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Background checks 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- 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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Jul 14, 2026Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“An inspection was conducted on 7/14/26 as a result of self-reported noncompliance. On 7/8/26 at about 3:00pm, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were taking a group of young toddlers outside to the playground. Child #1 was left inside the classroom. Child #1 was in the primary care group of Staff Person #1. Staff Person #3 discovered Child #1 in the classroom alone. Staff Person #3 left the child in the classroom and reported this to Staff Person #4. Staff Person #4 checked to see that Child #1 was in the classroom alone. Staff Person #4 also left the child in alone in the classroom while they informed Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 that Child #1 was still in the classroom. Staff Person #2 then went to get Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
Jun 29, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted 6/29/26 and 6/30/26. During the inspection, four ripped nap mats were observed in the Wild Things Room. Two cracked deck boxes were observed on the playground. Exposed bolts were observed around the bottom perimeter of the toddler playground fence.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“A renewal inspection was conducted 6/29/26 and 6/30/26. During the inspection, the cot list in the Little Critters Room was not completed and the cots in the classroom were not assigned for use to a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“A renewal inspection was conducted 6/29/26 and 6/30/26. During the inspection, peeling paint was observed on the wall in the Llama Llama's Room near the dramatic play area and the block/car area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026
Dec 3, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/3/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #5 contained a Bachelor of Arts in Tourism and Hotel Studies from Bangkok University and over three years' experience working with children. The bachelor's degree had not been evaluated for equivalency in the United States by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/3/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #4, who has lived in Illinois in the past five years, did not have Illinois clearances on file less than 60 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/3/25. At that time, plastic shopping bags were observed in a child's cubby in the Cozy Cubs Room where they were accessible to the children in the room. The staff in the room said that some of the children are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/3/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff person #1 did not complete mandated reporter training on or before expiration of the most current training. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file expiring 6/18/2025. Documentation of updated mandated reporter training is dated 7/3/25. Staff person #2 did not complete mandated reporter training on or before expiration of the most current training. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file expiring 7/2/2025. Documentation of updated mandated reporter training is dated 8/4/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/3/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff person #3 did not complete Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 7/2025. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is dated 8/11/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/3/25. At that time, peeling paint was observed under the window and behind the sink in the Rainbow Fish Room. Peeling paint was observed behind the cots in the Hungry Caterpillars Room. Peeling paint was observed by the block shelf in the Cozy Cubs Room. Peeling paint was observed next to the outside door and next to the coat cubbies in the Kindergarten Room. Peeling paint was observed in the corner next to the bathroom in the Gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2025
Dec 13, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/18/24, the preservice training was reviewed for all staff. Staff Person #1 has been employed longer than 90 days and has not completed pediatric health and safety training by an approved provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/18/24, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #2, who has resided in NJ in the past five years, had a criminal history check for NJ, but did not have a child abuse clearance for NJ. Staff Person #2 has not yet applied for the NJ CARI. Staff Person #3 did not update their mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the documented mandated reporter trainings on file being dated 1/18/19 and 8/5/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/13/24, peeling paint was observed on the wall to the right of the door in the Little Critters Room. Peeling paint was observed on the wall next to the cots to the right upon entering the Cats in Hats Room. Peeling paint was observed on the wall next to the cots to the left upon entering the Llama Llamas Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/18/24, the preservice training was reviewed for all staff. Staff Person #4 completed the 10 hour health and safety training on 4/17/22, but did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/13/24, the indoor gym was equipped with a rock wall from Everlast Climbing with rules stating that before climbing 6" safety mats must be in place. The mats under the rock wall were 4" and including a warning: "the general purpose of the mat is for tumbling activities only. The mat is not to be used as a dismount or landing mat." Landing mats must be in place for use with the rock wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/13/24, exposed bolts were observed along the playground fencing on the Musical Playground and Deck Playground. A cracked storage container was observed on the Musical Playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/13/24, two infants were observed sleeping in cribs in the Busy Bees Room. One of the cribs only had two feet of space on one side, with one side against the wall and two sides up against other cribs. The other crib only had two feet of space on one side, with one side against the wall and approximately 6" of space between it and the cribs on the other two sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/13/24, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreement for Child #1 did not include the designated release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/13/24, the child files were reviewed. At that time, the emergency contact form used by the facility did not include who should be contacted in an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/13/24, the emergency transportation plan posted in the classrooms did not include who would accompany the child and the staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/13/24, the emergency contact information in the classroom only included the parents' names and phone numbers and the emergency contact name and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/13/24, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #4 did not include the address of the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/13/24, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #2 and Child #7 did not include the health insurance policy information.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/13/24, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #2, Child #3, Child #5, Child #6, Child #7, and Child #8 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
Jan 25, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There is a ripped Esco green playmat in the Busy Bees classroom used by the infants in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.134(c) Paper towels discarded
“There are no paper towels, towels or hand towels in the indoor gym bathroom used by the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person # 2 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: The 10 Hour 2022 Revised Health and Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child # 1 has not had their fee agreement or emergency contact form reviewed and updated in over 6 months since 6/19/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Facility staff # 1hired and working at the facility over 12 months does not have a staff evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the Rainbow Fish room does not have Band-Aids or scissors. The first aid kit in the Smart Cookies room does not have soap. The first aid kit in the Llama Llama room does not have soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
Dec 15, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 12/15/23 during a complaint investigation, facility self-reported a supervision issue to certification rep that occurred at facility on 12/11/23 when child # 1 scooted out of the young toddler Little Critters classroom during a child drop off and was in the hall outside the facility classroom door for appx 30 seconds before being returned to the facility classroom. Facility staff # 1 & # 2 in the classroom were unaware child # 1 went outside the classroom. The incident was also observed on facility cameras.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 12/15/23 during a complaint investigation, facility self-reported a supervision issue to certification rep that occurred at facility on 12/11/23 when child # 1 scooted out of the young toddler Little Critters classroom during a child drop off and was in the hall outside the facility classroom door for appx 30 seconds before being returned to the facility classroom. Facility staff # 1 & # 2 in the classroom were unaware child # 1 went outside the classroom. The incident was also observed on facility cameras.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023
Apr 10, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Facility staff # 1 & # 2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person # 3 was observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 10 Hour 2022 Revised Health and Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility self-reported that facility staff # 1 and # 2 left child # 1 alone in the indoor gym for approximately 1 minute.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility self-reported that facility staff # 1 and # 2 left child # 1 alone in the indoor gym for approximately 1 minute.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2023
Apr 10, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Facility staff # 1 & # 2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person # 3 was observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 10 Hour 2022 Revised Health and Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility self-reported that facility staff # 1 and # 2 left child # 1 alone in the indoor gym for approximately 1 minute.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility self-reported that facility staff # 1 and # 2 left child # 1 alone in the indoor gym for approximately 1 minute.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2023
Dec 13, 2022Inspection17 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The following facility staff have health assessments on file that are over 2 years old: facility staff # 2, 3 & 4. Facility staff # 8 has a health assessment on file at time of hire that is more than 12 months old from time of hire. Facility staff # 9 did not have a health assessment on file at time of hire. Facility staff # 6 has a tuberculosis screening on file at time of hire that is more than 12 months old from 11/4/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“Child # 5 has not had an updated immunization for influenza in over 12 months since 12/18/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“Child # 1, 4 & 5 do not have dates of admission listed on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Facility staff # 3 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/17/15. Facility staff # 10 did not complete mandated reporter training within 90 days from time of hire and was observed alone in a facility classroom with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The following facility staff have not completed fire safety training in over 12 months facility staff # 1,3,4 &5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“Child # 1 does not have a fee amount or date fee is to be paid on file or on the fee agreement form. Child # 6 does not have the fee amount listed on the fee agreement or on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The following children have not had a child service report completed in over 6 months from time of enrollment or since the last child service report was completed: child # 1,2,3,4,5 & 7.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The following staff do not have 2 references on file since time of hire: facility staff # 6 & 7.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The following child emergency contact forms and fee agreements were not reviewed and updated in over 6 months: child # 1,2,3,4,5,6,& 7.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The diapering can lid in the Little Critters classroom is broken and not hands free.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Facility staff # 2 did not complete mandated reporter training in over 60 months from 12/22/14 to 1/12/22. Facility staff # 3 & #11 have FBI clearances on file from the Department of Education and are not acceptable for childcare by DHS. Facility staff # 9 did not have a disclosure on file at time of hire. Disclosure dated 8/25/22 for facility staff # 9. Facility staff # 4 & 5 do not have FBI clearances on file. Facility staff # 5 has proof the fingerprints were taken only on 8/26/20. Facility staff # 5, 12,13 & 14 hired and working in childcare do not have a NSOR on file. Facility staff # 10 hired and working in childcare did not complete mandated reporter training within 90 days from time of hire. Facility staff # 7 hired and working in childcare does not have a NSOR or FBI clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Facility staff # 6 ,15 & 17 did not complete pediatric first aid and cpr within 90 days from time of hire. Pediatric first aid and cpr was completed for staff # 6 on 12/19/22, completed for staff # 15 on 9/2/22 and completed for staff # 17 on 11/2/22. The following facility staff did not complete pediatric first aid and cpr on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Facility staff # 4, expired 2/17/22, new certification completed on 9/2/22. Facility staff #16, expired 6/4/21, new certification completed on 9/2/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.31(e)(1)(ii) Age and Training
“The following facility staff do not have 12 hours of annual childcare training and have been employed at the facility for more than 12 months: facility staff # 1, 2, 3, 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The following facility staff have not had a staff evaluation completed in over 12 months: Facility staff # 1, 3, 4 & 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“There is no handwashing sign in the bathroom used by the children in the indoor gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Napping mats used by the children in the Wild Things classroom are ripped and not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Facility staff # 2 did not complete mandated reporter training in over 60 months from 12/22/14 to 1/12/22. Facility staff # 3 & #11 have FBI clearances on file from the Department of Education and are not acceptable for childcare by DHS. Facility staff # 9 did not have a disclosure on file at time of hire. Disclosure dated 8/25/22 for facility staff # 9. Facility staff # 4 & 5 do not have FBI clearances on file. Facility staff # 5 has proof the fingerprints were taken only on 8/26/20. Facility staff # 5, 12,13 & 14 hired and working in childcare do not have a NSOR on file. Facility staff # 10 hired and working in childcare did not complete mandated reporter training within 90 days from time of hire. Facility staff # 7 hired and working in childcare does not have a NSOR or FBI clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
Sep 6, 2022Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR. Staff person #3, #4, and #7 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Topics.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During an unannounced inspection, Staff # 1 and #2 have not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 8/21/16 and 11/4/16 respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff persons #1, #5, #6 and #7 were observed to be caring for children while not properly supervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter training in the past 60 months. Staff persons #5, #6 and #7 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Topics.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“The provider self-reported that on 8/8/2022, staff person #1 pushed child #1 causing the child to fall.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“The provider self-reported that on 8/8/2022, staff person #1 pushed child #1 causing the child to fall.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
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Sep 6, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR. Staff person #3, #4, and #7 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Topics.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During an unannounced inspection, Staff # 1 and #2 have not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 8/21/16 and 11/4/16 respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff persons #1, #5, #6 and #7 were observed to be caring for children while not properly supervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter training in the past 60 months. Staff persons #5, #6 and #7 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Topics.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“The provider self-reported that on 8/8/2022, staff person #1 pushed child #1 causing the child to fall.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“The provider self-reported that on 8/8/2022, staff person #1 pushed child #1 causing the child to fall.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
Mar 31, 2022Inspection17 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Facility alarm system testing was completed in over 30 days from 2/11/22 to 3/25/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022
3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(f) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan does not have accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. The operator has not sent the emergency plan annually to the county emergency management agency in over 12 months since 1/2/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Facility staff # 1 hired and working since 3/10/22 only has 1 reference on file. Facility staff #2 hired and working since 2/14/22 has no references on file. Facility staff #6 hired and working since 2/7/22 has no references on file. Facility staff #7 hired and working since 3/31/22 has no references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child # 1 has not had their fee agreement reviewed and updated since 2020. Child # 2 has not had their fee agreement reviewed and updated since 2020. Child # 3 did not have their fee agreement and emergency contact form updated in over 6 months from 8/25/21 to 3/22/22. Child # 4 did not have their fee agreement and emergency contact form updated in over 6 months from 6/4/21 to 3/22/22. Child # 5 did not have their fee agreement and emergency contact form updated in over 6 months from 12/9/19 to 1/26/22. Child # 6 did not have their fee agreement and emergency contact form updated in over 6 months from 1/12/21 to 2/7/22. Child #7 did not have their fee agreement and emergency contact form updated in over 6 months from 7/9//21 to 3/10/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3270.151(c)(4)/3270.151(c)(5) Information re: medical problems/Physician/CRNP assessment
“Facility staff #3 has a health assessment on file that does not state if the there is a medical problem that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. The health assessment for facility staff # 3 does not include the physicians assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Facility person # 2 hired and working at facility since 2/14/22 has a mantoux test on file that is over 12 months old at the time of hire. Mantoux test was done 11/8/19 for facility staff # 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child # 2 (DOB 7/6/17) enrolled and the attending the facility since 5/11/20 does not have proof of the influenza vaccination on file nor do they have a letter from the child's parent or guardian for a strong personal belief or religious belief. Child # 6 (DOB 12/28/19) enrolled and the attending the facility since 1/13/21 does not have proof of the influenza vaccination on file nor do they have a letter from the child's parent or guardian for a strong personal belief or religious belief.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Child # 8 did not have 2 feet of space on three sides while napping after lunch in the Smart Cookies Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3270.102(a)/3270.106(a) Clean and good repair/Clean, age appropriate
“Sleeping Cots used by the children are not assigned and labeled in the following classrooms: Little Critters, Rainbow Fish, Caterpillars, Llama Llama, Cats in the Hats, and Curious Monkeys. Nap mats in the Wild Things classroom for child # 9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 & 17 are ripped and not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“There is no handwashing sign at the hand washing sink in the indoor gym used by the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the Little Critters classroom has no scissors. The first aid kit in the Llama Llama classroom has no gauze, tweezers or soap. The first aid kit in the Wild Things classroom has no gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED/Transcript, diploma and letters
“Facility staff # 1 hired and working at facility since 3/10/22 and listed as an aide does not have proof of a high school diploma or GED certificate on file . Facility staff #3 hired and working at facility since 2/22/22 does not have proof of a high school diploma or GED certificate on file . Facility staff # 4 hired and working at facility since 3/2/22 and listed as an aide does not have proof of a high school diploma or GED certificate on file . Facility staff # 5 hired and working at facility since 12/6/ have proof of a high school diploma or GED certificate on file . Facility staff # 6 hired and working at facility since 2/7/22 does not have proof of a high school diploma or GED certificate or education on file and is listed as a GS. Facility staff # 7 hired and working at facility since 3/31/22 and listed as an AGS does not have proof of a high school diploma or GED certificate or proof of education on file .”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Facility staff # 8 hired and working at facility more than 12 months since 9/18/19 does not have a staff evaluation on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Facility staff # 4 hired and working since 3/2/22 does not have a disclosure statement on file. Facility staff # 3 hired and working since 2/22/22 have a volunteer state police clearance on file. Facility staff # 7 hired and working in child care effective 3/3/1/22 does not have a disclosure statement on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Facility staff # 5 hired and working at facility over 90 days since 12/6/21 does not have the health and safety training completed or pediatric first aid and cpr completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Facility staff # 1 hired and working at facility since 3/10/22 does not have emergency plan training. Facility staff # 3 hired and working at facility since 2/22/22 does not have emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3270.131(a) Health information
“Child # 4 enrolled and attending the facility since 3/26/20 did not have a health assessment on file in over 60 days until 10/1/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
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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 July 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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?
200, 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?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Goddard School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 694-9100 to ask.
What is The Goddard School's phone number?
(610) 694-9100.
Where is The Goddard School?
4500 Falmer Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18020. The nearest other daycare we list is Farmersville Elementary School Child Care, 0.4 miles away.