Play and Learn Royersford
1600 Black Rock Rd, Royersford, PA
The Goddard School
- licensed capacity
- 159
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Goddard School
The Goddard School is a child care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 159 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with 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 18 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 159 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 6 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| 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; Pennsylvania Department of Education) |
| Licensed capacity | 159 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
- 159 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00239247
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 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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- Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 06/26/2026, Certification Staff observed a child in Room #103 utilizing rest equipment in an area that did not allow 2 feet of space on 3 sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
May 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection conducted 5/6/25, chip paint was observed in room 108, on the light blue wall in the blue bells soft area childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
Apr 30, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(1) Health information/Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Child 8 was missing initial health assessment. No other health assessment was on file.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. child 7 was missing 1 year old health assessment”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.31(e)/3270.31(f) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 and 2 were missing 12 annual training hours.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 8 was missing 10 hour health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed fire drill log. The fire alarm system is not tested every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 6 was missing information for medical and special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 2 was expired. During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 4, 5, 8 and 9 were expired. Child 4 dated 3-15-23, child 5 dated 5-9-23, child 8 dated 8-24-23 and child 9 dated 3-19-23”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1, 5 and 7 were missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files Fee agreement for child 1, 2,3 6, 7, 9 and 10 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 4 and 5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,3,6, 7 and 8 were not signed by the operator. Fee agreement for child 10 was not signed by the operator and parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During renewal inspection certification rep checked the temperature of the refrigerator in Wobbly Washingtons. The temperature was 51° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in Shining Stars, Creative Citizens and friendly Franklins.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Education for staff 2 needs to be evaluated.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 6 was missing education. Childcare experience for staff 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8 needs to be verified”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1, 2 and 3 were missing written annual evaluation”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. State police clearance for staff 3 was in file but with pending status. Staff 7 had volunteer state police clearance. Staff 8 had receipt on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1 5 and 9 were missing address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact for child 7 was missing telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
May 25, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to include a plan for continuity of operations required under Federal Regulation 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, staff persons #3, #4 and #5 did not have documentation of 2500 hours of experience with children to qualify for the AGS position.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, charging ports without protective covers were observed in the Creative Citizens and the Friendly Franklins classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2023
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, a Peace Lily plant was observed in the Sensational Stripes classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, the health assessment for staff person #4, did not have questions #2 and #3 answered by the physician/CRNP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2023
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, the TB test results (dated 8/6/21) for staff person #1 were more than 1 year old at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, staff person #2 did not have documentation of completing the required pre-service training under 3270.31(f)1-9”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, staff person #1 did not have documentation of completing the 1-hour Health and Safety update by 12/20/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2023
May 2, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY HAD NOT DEVELOPED POLICIES REGARDING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME/ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, CHILD MALTREATMENT, OR STRATEGIES FOR COPING WITH A CRYING, FUSSING OR DISTRAUGHT CHILD, AS REQUIRED UNDER FEDERAL REGULATION 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE LITTLE LIBERTIES ROOM WAS MISSING TWEEZERS AND SCISSORS, THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE WASHINGTON'S ROOM WAS MSSING TWEEZERS.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILDREN'S LUNCHES, BROUGHT FROM HOME AND REQUIRING REFRIGERATION, WERE OBSERVED IN EACH CLASSROOM IN THE CUBBY AREA AND NOT IN THE REFRIGERATOR.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 CONTAINED AN EXPIRED CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE DATED 10/4/15, AND AN APPLICATION FOR A NEW CLEARANCE DATED 5/23/22. THIS FILE ALSO CONTAINED A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FBI CLEARANCE DATED 2/4/20 AND A RECEIPT FOR A DHS FBI CLEARANCE DATED 5/24/22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 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 September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 18 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can The Goddard School care for?
159, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
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) 232-7939 to ask.
What is The Goddard School's phone number?
(610) 232-7939.
Where is The Goddard School?
500 Springhouse Dr, Collegeville, PA 19426. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare Learning Center, 0.5 miles away.