Kiddie Academy of Center Valley
4465 Saucon Creek Rd, Center Valley, PA
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The Goddard School
- licensed capacity
- 191
- open each week
- 5 days
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About The Goddard School
The Goddard School is a child care center in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 191 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 191 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
| Ages | Infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Wonder of Learning® |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (Keystone STARS) |
| Licensed capacity | 191 childrenFrom the state license |
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
- 191 children
- License number
- #CER-00255133
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 1, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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 1, 2026Visit1 rule cited
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“A complaint inspection was conducted on June 1, 2026, it was verified that on May 18, 2026, Staff Person #1 fed child #2 from Child #1's bottle. Staff Person #1 did not realize she was feeding Child #2 the wrong bottle until the child had taken about half of the contents.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
Apr 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.133(5) Original label
“A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on April 9, 2026. At the time of the inspection a bottle of Zyrtec labeled for one of the children had expired December 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on April 9, 2026. At the time of the inspection an area of peeling paint was observed on one of the walls in the Gifted Van Gough's classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
Apr 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff Person #1 has been working in a childcare position at the facility for more than 45 days without a valid PA State Police clearance. (See code sheet for date of hire.)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
Apr 8, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“It was observed in the Mini Mozarks, Lil Darwins, Playful Picassos, Newton Apples, Wild Warhols, Busy Benjamins, and the Amazing Angelous room that the rest equipment for the children was not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30 day requirement: 7/27/23, 8/28/23, 10/21/23, 11/21/23, 12/21/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“It was observed in the Tiny einsteins room that while the cribs were in use, there was not 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib. There was no space between sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“It was observed in the Lil Darwins room that the first aid kit was missing gauze pads. It was also observed in the Playful Picassos room that the first aid kit was missing gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024
Nov 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment on file that include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination as well as the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023
Oct 17, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“During the inspection, staff person #2, an aide, was observed unsupervised in the Little Darwins room with 8 young toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the inspection, there was peeling paint in the Newton Apples and Busy Benjamins classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited
“Video footage from 10/11/23 at 11:17am was reviewed. The certification representative observed staff person #1 grab child #1 from the top of the slide pull him over the top of the slide and sat down on the ground holding onto him. He began headbutting staff #1 and she continued holding onto him. At numerous times while she was restraining him, he attempted to break free but was unsuccessful. During the inspection on 10/17/23, staff person #1 admitted to restraining child #1 by holding the child in her lap and not allowing him to break free while on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited
“Video footage from 10/11/23 at 11:17am was reviewed. The certification representative observed staff person #1 grab child #1 from the top of the slide pull him over the top of the slide and sat down on the ground holding onto him. He began headbutting staff #1 and she continued holding onto him. At numerous times while she was restraining him, he attempted to break free but was unsuccessful. During the inspection on 10/17/23, staff person #1 admitted to restraining child #1 by holding the child in her lap and not allowing him to break free while on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited
“Video footage from 10/11/23 at 11:17am was reviewed. The certification representative observed staff person #1 grab child #1 from the top of the slide pull him over the top of the slide and sat down on the ground holding onto him. He began headbutting staff #1 and she continued holding onto him. At numerous times while she was restraining him, he attempted to break free but was unsuccessful. During the inspection on 10/17/23, staff person #1 admitted to restraining child #1 by holding the child in her lap and not allowing him to break free while on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
Oct 17, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“During the inspection, staff person #2, an aide, was observed unsupervised in the Little Darwins room with 8 young toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the inspection, there was peeling paint in the Newton Apples and Busy Benjamins classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited
“Video footage from 10/11/23 at 11:17am was reviewed. The certification representative observed staff person #1 grab child #1 from the top of the slide pull him over the top of the slide and sat down on the ground holding onto him. He began headbutting staff #1 and she continued holding onto him. At numerous times while she was restraining him, he attempted to break free but was unsuccessful. During the inspection on 10/17/23, staff person #1 admitted to restraining child #1 by holding the child in her lap and not allowing him to break free while on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited
“Video footage from 10/11/23 at 11:17am was reviewed. The certification representative observed staff person #1 grab child #1 from the top of the slide pull him over the top of the slide and sat down on the ground holding onto him. He began headbutting staff #1 and she continued holding onto him. At numerous times while she was restraining him, he attempted to break free but was unsuccessful. During the inspection on 10/17/23, staff person #1 admitted to restraining child #1 by holding the child in her lap and not allowing him to break free while on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited
“Video footage from 10/11/23 at 11:17am was reviewed. The certification representative observed staff person #1 grab child #1 from the top of the slide pull him over the top of the slide and sat down on the ground holding onto him. He began headbutting staff #1 and she continued holding onto him. At numerous times while she was restraining him, he attempted to break free but was unsuccessful. During the inspection on 10/17/23, staff person #1 admitted to restraining child #1 by holding the child in her lap and not allowing him to break free while on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
Aug 18, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) Aide qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the inspection, staff person #1 did not have education documents on file to be qualified as an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
May 26, 2023Complaint investigation7 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the inspection, the last documented manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was done on 4/4/23 and not every 30 days as required. The facility is not in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023
3270.181(b)/3270.181(c) Current/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #2 was last reviewed and updated on 6/2022 and not within the 6-month requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection, on the playground, child #1 was observed walking away from the other children on the play structure and towards the patio area which was around the corner from the play structure. Staff person #2 did not see child #1 walk in that direction until staff person #3 told her that she did. Staff person #2 was unable to see, hear, direct or assess child #1 while she was on the patio area. Staff person #2 was then asked the names of the children that she had in care. She admitted that she did not know the names because the names of the children were written on the board in the classroom. She was unable to see the names of the 10 children that were in her care while she was on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection, on the playground, child #1 was observed walking away from the other children on the play structure and towards the patio area which was around the corner from the play structure. Staff person #2 did not see child #1 walk in that direction until staff person #3 told her that she did. Staff person #2 was unable to see, hear, direct or assess child #1 while she was on the patio area. Staff person #2 was then asked the names of the children that she had in care. She admitted that she did not know the names because the names of the children were written on the board in the classroom. She was unable to see the names of the 10 children that were in her care while she was on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection, staff person #1 did not have a signed disclosure statement for the facility on the first day of hire. (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“During the inspection, staff person #4 and staff person #5 admitted that they were aware that child #2 received emergency room treatment after an injury that occurred on 3/13/23. The regional office was not notified within 24 hours of the emergency room treatment and a written report was not sent to the regional office within 72 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection, on the playground, child #1 was observed walking away from the other children on the play structure and towards the patio area which was around the corner from the play structure. Staff person #2 did not see child #1 walk in that direction until staff person #3 told her that she did. Staff person #2 was unable to see, hear, direct or assess child #1 while she was on the patio area. Staff person #2 was then asked the names of the children that she had in care. She admitted that she did not know the names because the names of the children were written on the board in the classroom. She was unable to see the names of the 10 children that were in her care while she was on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
May 26, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the inspection, the last documented manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was done on 4/4/23 and not every 30 days as required. The facility is not in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023
3270.181(b)/3270.181(c) Current/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #2 was last reviewed and updated on 6/2022 and not within the 6-month requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection, on the playground, child #1 was observed walking away from the other children on the play structure and towards the patio area which was around the corner from the play structure. Staff person #2 did not see child #1 walk in that direction until staff person #3 told her that she did. Staff person #2 was unable to see, hear, direct or assess child #1 while she was on the patio area. Staff person #2 was then asked the names of the children that she had in care. She admitted that she did not know the names because the names of the children were written on the board in the classroom. She was unable to see the names of the 10 children that were in her care while she was on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection, on the playground, child #1 was observed walking away from the other children on the play structure and towards the patio area which was around the corner from the play structure. Staff person #2 did not see child #1 walk in that direction until staff person #3 told her that she did. Staff person #2 was unable to see, hear, direct or assess child #1 while she was on the patio area. Staff person #2 was then asked the names of the children that she had in care. She admitted that she did not know the names because the names of the children were written on the board in the classroom. She was unable to see the names of the 10 children that were in her care while she was on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection, staff person #1 did not have a signed disclosure statement for the facility on the first day of hire. (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“During the inspection, staff person #4 and staff person #5 admitted that they were aware that child #2 received emergency room treatment after an injury that occurred on 3/13/23. The regional office was not notified within 24 hours of the emergency room treatment and a written report was not sent to the regional office within 72 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection, on the playground, child #1 was observed walking away from the other children on the play structure and towards the patio area which was around the corner from the play structure. Staff person #2 did not see child #1 walk in that direction until staff person #3 told her that she did. Staff person #2 was unable to see, hear, direct or assess child #1 while she was on the patio area. Staff person #2 was then asked the names of the children that she had in care. She admitted that she did not know the names because the names of the children were written on the board in the classroom. She was unable to see the names of the 10 children that were in her care while she was on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
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Apr 12, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection, staff person #2 only completed 2 clock hours of child care training during their training year of 9/2021-9/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“During the renewal, child #8 did not have an annual influenza vaccination on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal, staff person #1 did not complete the required Health and Safety training update by 12/30/2022. Staff person #1 completed the training on 3/28/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal, child #7 did not have a child service report or approved assessment tool dated within the previous 6 months in his file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023
3270.133(5) Original label
“During the renewal, child #11 had an Avi-Q at the facility. The prescription label stated to use by 2/24/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023
Mar 1, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the inspection, staff person #2 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: Mar 8, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the inspection, staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Center Based Health and Safety training topics”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection, staff #1 did not have a current FBI clearance on file. The FBI clearance that was on file was dated 12/6/17 and therefore expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
Nov 29, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the onsite inspection, staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see IS code sheet): Health and Safety training topics.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During an inspection, staff person #9 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the onsite inspection, staff #1 did not have a completed FBI clearance on file and has been employed for more than 45 days (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff #2 has resided in the state of Kentucky within the past 5 years and did not have requests for or a completed criminal background clearance, sex offender registry check, or child abuse clearance for the state of Kentucky on file at time of initial employment (see IS code sheet for date of hire). Staff #6 has an FBI clearance dated 11/1/22 which reflects a period longer than the 45-day provisional hiring timeframe (see code sheet for date of hire). Staff #7 has lived in New Hampshire within the previous 5 years and did not have New Hampshire clearances on file and has been employed for more than 45 days (see IS code sheet for date of hire). A previous staff data worksheet was documented by the provider indicating that no outside clearances were required. Staff #2, staff #4, staff #5, staff #6 and staff #8 do not have a date of signature on the disclosure statement. Staff #3 does not have a witness signature or a date on the disclosure statement. Staff #7 does not have a witness signature on the disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2022
Nov 29, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the onsite inspection, staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see IS code sheet): Health and Safety training topics.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During an inspection, staff person #9 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the onsite inspection, staff #1 did not have a completed FBI clearance on file and has been employed for more than 45 days (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff #2 has resided in the state of Kentucky within the past 5 years and did not have requests for or a completed criminal background clearance, sex offender registry check, or child abuse clearance for the state of Kentucky on file at time of initial employment (see IS code sheet for date of hire). Staff #6 has an FBI clearance dated 11/1/22 which reflects a period longer than the 45-day provisional hiring timeframe (see code sheet for date of hire). Staff #7 has lived in New Hampshire within the previous 5 years and did not have New Hampshire clearances on file and has been employed for more than 45 days (see IS code sheet for date of hire). A previous staff data worksheet was documented by the provider indicating that no outside clearances were required. Staff #2, staff #4, staff #5, staff #6 and staff #8 do not have a date of signature on the disclosure statement. Staff #3 does not have a witness signature or a date on the disclosure statement. Staff #7 does not have a witness signature on the disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2022
Aug 12, 2022Visit1 rule cited
3270.68(a) No smoking areas
“Facility self-reported that Staff #1 admitted on 8/5/2022 that she had vaped in the classroom during nap time and on the playground. Staff #1 also provided a written admission on 8/5/2022 to vaping in the classroom and on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
May 31, 2022Inspection16 rules cited
3270.34(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(iv) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During an onsite inspection on 5/31/22, staff #10 did not have a transcript on file to qualify the staff person as a Group Supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“During an onsite inspection on 5/31/22, staff #7 had a health assessment on file dated 3/6/2020. This health assessment was conducted more than 12 months from the initial date of employment. This health assessment is also expired and not updated within the 24 months required (see code sheet for date of hire). Staff #18 did not have a health assessment with TB test at initial employment (see code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.36(b)(3) HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr
“During an onsite inspection on 5/31/22, staff person #17 did not have a high school diploma to accompany the college credits taken on file in order to qualify this person as an assistant group supervisor. Staff #19 did not have 1 year of experience with children on file to qualify this person as an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“During an onsite inspection on 5/31/22, staff #22 did not have 2 years of experience with children on file to qualify this person as an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During an onsite inspection on 5/31/22, staff #1 and staff #13 do not have a DHS approved FBI clearance on file and are past 45 days of employment. The FBI clearance on file was from CJIS and is not accepted by DHS. (see code sheet for date of hire) Staff #2 and staff #22 do not have a DHS approved FBI clearance on file and are past 45 days of employment. The FBI clearance on file was from PDE and is not accepted by DHS. (see code sheet for date of hire) Staff #8 has a Child Abuse clearance that is of volunteer status and not for employment purposes. (see code sheet for date of hire) Staff #14 and #18 did not have a completed NSOR on file and was hired under Act 12. (see code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During an onsite inspection, staff #2 did not complete Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation by a PQAS approved instructor within 90 days of hire. (see code sheet for date of hire)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During an onsite inspection on 5/31/22, staff #3, staff #15, staff #20 did not have verification of 12 clock hours of child care training from the previous year of employment (see code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.81 Glass
“During an onsite inspection on 5/31/22, there was no visual strip or identification on the glass doors of the Infants and Mini Mozart classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During an onsite inspection on 5/31/22, child #5 did not have the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.37(b)(1) HS/GED
“During an onsite inspection on 5/31/22, staff #18 did not have any education on file to qualify this person as an Aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During an onsite inspection on 5/31/22, there was chipped paint under the mirror in the Little Darwins classroom, under the window in Newton Apples, and under the windows in Wild Warhols. There was also chipped paint by the outlet in Busy Benjamins, throughout the room in Amazing Angelos, and by the light switch in Van Goghs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During an onsite inspection on 5/31/22, staff #17 did not have verification of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During an onsite inspection on 5/31/22, staff #1 had Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR training that stated was conducted by American Red Cross. There was no PQAS approved instructor listed. Staff #5 did not have Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR conducted through an approved curriculum within 90 days of employment (see code sheet for date of hire). Staff #8 did not have approved Health and Safety training topics within 90 days of employment (see code sheet for date of hire). The certification representative observed staff #1 and #2 (see code sheet for date of hire) working together. Neither of these staff have completed the required Health and Safety topics or Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training in order to be working unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During an onsite inspection on 5/31/22, staff #1, staff #2, staff #5, staff #11, staff #12 had not yet completed training relating to Health and Safety Pre-service training topics and has been employed for more than 90 days (see code sheet for date of hire). Staff #19 had not yet completed training relating to Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR and have been employed for more than 90 days (see code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“During an onsite inspection on 5/31/22, in the Busy Benjamins room, there was a slice of pizza in a child's lunch box that was stored in the cubby and not refrigerated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
3270.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP
“During an onsite inspection on 5/31/22, staff #13 had a health report that was not signed by a physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
Feb 18, 2022Visit2 rules cited
3270.21/3270.106(j) General Health and Safety/Prohibit items in crib
“When in the infant room, inspector observed an infant sleeping in the crib. Said child had a pacifier with a toy attached to the pacifier in their mouth.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
3270.21/3270.166(4) General Health and Safety/Bottles labeled
“On 2.18.22, a complaint investigation was conducted. After conducting interviews, and a site review, staff 1 admitted to mixing two children up in the infant room and giving child 1 child 2's bottle. While conducting investigation, inspector observed 2 bottles not labeled with child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022
Feb 18, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.21/3270.106(j) General Health and Safety/Prohibit items in crib
“When in the infant room, inspector observed an infant sleeping in the crib. Said child had a pacifier with a toy attached to the pacifier in their mouth.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
3270.21/3270.166(4) General Health and Safety/Bottles labeled
“On 2.18.22, a complaint investigation was conducted. After conducting interviews, and a site review, staff 1 admitted to mixing two children up in the infant room and giving child 1 child 2's bottle. While conducting investigation, inspector observed 2 bottles not labeled with child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022
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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 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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?
191, 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) 890-3100 to ask.
What is The Goddard School's phone number?
(610) 890-3100.
Where is The Goddard School?
3790 West Dr, Center Valley, PA 18034. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Horizons at Center Valley, 0.4 miles away.