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The Goddard School

450 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 194224.9· 43 reviews
licensed capacity
117
open each week
5 days

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About

About The Goddard School

The Goddard School is a child care center in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 117 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

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 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
117 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Open Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumWonder of Learning®
EnrichmentSTEAM Cart/Computer Lab, Sports & Fitness, Yoga & Mindfulness
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
AccreditationOther accreditation (KEYSTONE STARS STAR 3)
Licensed capacity117 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Goddard School has not listed its tuition.

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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
117 children
License number
#CER-00260140
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 3, 2026: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 13 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Aug 3, 2026Visit8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “In review of staff files, facility persons 8 and 9 failed to have TB results on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection on Monday, 08/03/26, cert rep observed chip paint in the Pre-K room, on the wall under the window across from the entrance door, on the wall under the window to the left of the entrance door and on the wall in the classroom's bathroom. Damaged plaster was also located on the wall in the bathroom on the second floor where a stall divider was previously installed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During renewal inspection on Monday, 08/03/26, cert rep observed missing emergency contact information for children receiving care in the Bridge classroom. .”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “In review of staff files, facility persons 8 and 9 failed to have two written, non-family references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “In review of staff files, facility persons 8 and 9 failed to have a health assessment on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

      “During renewal inspection on Monday, 08/03/26, cert rep observed a window in the Preschool room, located on the second level, open more than 6 inches.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “In review of staff files, facility persons 3, 7 and 8 failed to have the DHS FBI clearance. File contained the DOE FBI clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “In review of staff files, facility persons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, files failed to include child care verification, verifying 2 years (2500 hours) of experience caring for children.”
  2. Jul 15, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “At the time of inspection, the facility did not have verification that staff member #3 received annual emergency plan training within the last 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5)/3270.192(5) Two written references/Two written references

      “At the time of inspection, the file for recently hired staff member #4 was missing 1 of the 2 required written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “At the time of inspection, staff member #1's file included an initial health assessment which was dated more then 12 months prior to the date of hire. The staff data sheet provided by the facility, indicated the subsequent health assessment for staff member #2's was no longer valid because it was dated more than 24 months from the date of signature.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “At the time of inspection, the NSOR Certificate observed for staff member #1 was dated 10 days after the individual's first day working with children, which was not in compliance with the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025

  3. Jul 31, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of inspection, classrooms #1 and #5 were closed due to a broken water pipe which caused water damage to the surfaces in each of the classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024

  4. Feb 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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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 August 3, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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?

117, 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, 7:00 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) 292-9060 to ask.

What is The Goddard School's phone number?

(610) 292-9060.

Where is The Goddard School?

450 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422. The nearest other daycare we list is Gpy Early Learning Center at MCCC, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).