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The Goddard School
- licensed capacity
- 109
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Goddard School
The Goddard School is a child care center in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 109 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 109 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | Wonder of Learning® |
| Staff | Degreed Teachers |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Languages | American Sign Language |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (KEYSTONE STARS) |
| Licensed capacity | 109 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
- 109 children
- License number
- #CER-00254688
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 16 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Other rules 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 8, 2026Visit2 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On July 8, 2026, during the unannounced inspection of a self-reported non-compliance, it was found that on 6/25/2026 child#1 was not supervised by a staff person at all times, when child#1 was left outside unattended for 9 minutes. (Outside Two's classroom door in gated and fenced walkway).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On July 8, 2026, during the unannounced inspection of a self-reported non-compliance, it was found that on 6/25/26, staff person #1 did not know the whereabouts of child#1(who was assigned to staff person #1s group) child #1 was left outside unattended for 9 minutes. (Outside Two's classroom door in gated and fenced walkway).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
Mar 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“On March 24, 2026, during the renewal inspection, the file reviewed for staff person #6 contained a health assessment dated 10/10/23, which is more than 24 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On March 24, 2026, during the renewal inspection, the record reviewed for staff person #1 did not include the out of state child abuse and neglect registry clearance, and the out of state sex offender registry clearance. The record reviewed for staff person #2 did not include a child abuse clearance. The record reviewed for staff person #3 did not include a national sex offender registry clearance. The record reviewed for staff person #4 did not include a child abuse clearance. The record reviewed for staff person #5 contained a mandated reporter training dated 2/17/2021, which is more than 60 months old. (See code sheet for hire dates)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026
3270.166(1) Written statement
“On March 24, 2026, during the renewal inspection, there were not infant feeding schedules for the children present and receiving care in the Infant 1 and infant 2 childcare space, upon request none were produced.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
May 7, 2025Visit1 rule cited
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1, #2 did not include an acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency. Diploma on file of staff person #1 was from Brazil, staff #2 had diploma from India. Evaluations provided on 4/23/25 were conducted by evaluator, who is not affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Non-compliance continues since 3/24/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2025
Mar 24, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of renewal inspection observed rubber baseboard that was peeling off the wall in Room #3”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2025
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency information for some children was not updated in Room #3, #4, #5, and #7. These classrooms had emergency contact forms that were updated by parents more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1, #2 did not include an acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency. Diploma on file of staff person #1 was from Brazil, staff #2 had diploma from India.”
3270.151(c)(4) Information re: medical problems
“At the time of renewal inspection, health assessment form for staff #3 did not include information on medical problems that might prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. Question #3 stated that staff #3 is not suitable to provide childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of renewal inspection, written verification that staff person #4 received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment was not observed in file of staff person #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of the inspection on 3/24/25 at around 2:30 PM observed staff person #1 being unsupervised in Room #4 without completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first Aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection on 3/24/25, file of staff person #2 did not include DHS required FBI clearance. FBI clearance on file from Department of Education is not acceptable. Staff person #2 is not a provisional hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
20.71(a)(7) Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance
“At the time of the inspection on 3/24/25, file of staff person #1 included staff health assessment with the corrected name and the date. On 3/26/25, verbal statement from the practice manager at Mainline Health verified that they do not have any record for staff person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
Mar 24, 2025Complaint investigation8 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of renewal inspection observed rubber baseboard that was peeling off the wall in Room #3”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2025
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency information for some children was not updated in Room #3, #4, #5, and #7. These classrooms had emergency contact forms that were updated by parents more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1, #2 did not include an acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency. Diploma on file of staff person #1 was from Brazil, staff #2 had diploma from India.”
3270.151(c)(4) Information re: medical problems
“At the time of renewal inspection, health assessment form for staff #3 did not include information on medical problems that might prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. Question #3 stated that staff #3 is not suitable to provide childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of renewal inspection, written verification that staff person #4 received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment was not observed in file of staff person #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of the inspection on 3/24/25 at around 2:30 PM observed staff person #1 being unsupervised in Room #4 without completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first Aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection on 3/24/25, file of staff person #2 did not include DHS required FBI clearance. FBI clearance on file from Department of Education is not acceptable. Staff person #2 is not a provisional hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
20.71(a)(7) Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance
“At the time of the inspection on 3/24/25, file of staff person #1 included staff health assessment with the corrected name and the date. On 3/26/25, verbal statement from the practice manager at Mainline Health verified that they do not have any record for staff person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
Mar 24, 2025Complaint investigation8 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of renewal inspection observed rubber baseboard that was peeling off the wall in Room #3”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2025
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency information for some children was not updated in Room #3, #4, #5, and #7. These classrooms had emergency contact forms that were updated by parents more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1, #2 did not include an acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency. Diploma on file of staff person #1 was from Brazil, staff #2 had diploma from India.”
3270.151(c)(4) Information re: medical problems
“At the time of renewal inspection, health assessment form for staff #3 did not include information on medical problems that might prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. Question #3 stated that staff #3 is not suitable to provide childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of renewal inspection, written verification that staff person #4 received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment was not observed in file of staff person #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of the inspection on 3/24/25 at around 2:30 PM observed staff person #1 being unsupervised in Room #4 without completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first Aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection on 3/24/25, file of staff person #2 did not include DHS required FBI clearance. FBI clearance on file from Department of Education is not acceptable. Staff person #2 is not a provisional hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
20.71(a)(7) Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance
“At the time of the inspection on 3/24/25, file of staff person #1 included staff health assessment with the corrected name and the date. On 3/26/25, verbal statement from the practice manager at Mainline Health verified that they do not have any record for staff person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
Feb 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of the Unannounced Visit on 02/20/2025, Staff Person #1 was observed working alone supervising 18 Preschool Children during nap time without the required pre-service trainings. Staff Person #1's file contained the requied10-Hour Health and Safety training, but did not contain the 1-Hour Update or the required Health and Safety for Centers and Group Child Care Part 1 and 2 to be completed prior to working alone.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“At the time of the Unannounced Visit on 02/20/2025, there were 11 children in the Older Toddler Classroom, Staff Person #2 was unable to name the children in their assigned supervisory group. Staff Person #3 identified 6 children in their supervisory group, leaving 5 children unaccounted for. Also, there were 20 children present in the Preschool Classroom, Staff Person #4 identified 4 children in their supervisory group and Staff Person #5 identified 4 children in their supervisory group, leaving 12 children unaccounted for.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025
- May 22, 2024InspectionNo 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 July 8, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 7 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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?
109, 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) 458-1501 to ask.
What is The Goddard School's phone number?
(610) 458-1501.
Where is The Goddard School?
50 Seabolt Way, Chester Springs, PA 19425. The nearest other daycare we list is Ducklings Early Learning Center Eagle, 0.1 miles away.