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The Goddard School

8065 Rowan Rd, Cranberry Township, PA 160664.6· 50 reviews
licensed capacity
189
open each week
5 days

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About The Goddard School

The Goddard School is a child care center in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 189 children.

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

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 44 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
189 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: “Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumWonder of Learning®
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
LanguagesAmerican Sign Language
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity189 childrenFrom the state license
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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
189 children
License number
#CER-00251611
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 15, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 44 rules in all · 44 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 10
  • Background checks 7
  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. May 15, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “It was self-reported that Staff person #1 left child #1 unsupervised in a hallway during a transition time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “It was self-reported that Staff person #1 left child #1 unsupervised in a hallway during a transition time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026

  2. Mar 27, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “There is not enough room for the amount of cribs in the Infant Room to properly space them with 2 feet on 3 sides when in use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026

  3. Jan 16, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In Room 101, two large blue pillows on the floor were observed to have long loose string hanging from them creating a tripping hazard to the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “The files for Staff #1 and Staff #3 contained National Sex Offender Certificates that were not completed within 60 months of the previous NSOR Certificates. The file for Staff #2 contained a PA Child Abuse Clearance that was not completed within 60 months of the previous clearance. The file for Staff #4 contained a disclosure statement that was deemed unacceptable as of 2/1/2025 according to Announcement C-25-01.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In Room 101, a container of Aquaphor and two tubes of diaper cream labeled, "Keep out of the reach of children" were observed in an unlocked diaper changing table and accessible to children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026

  4. Sep 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff #1 contained a "Volunteer" Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for Staff #2 contained mandated reporter training that was not completed within 60 months of the previous training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Staff #1, lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025

  5. May 28, 2025Visit3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “It was self-reported and verified through staff interviews that child #1 was in the hallway alone and unsupervised for approximately 30 seconds.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “It was self-reported and verified through staff interviews that child #1 was in the hallway alone and unsupervised for approximately 30 seconds. Staff person #1 who claimed child #1 was in their supervision group and staff #2, the other staff person present in the room, were not aware that child #1 had left the young toddler classroom until the directors took the child back to the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “It was self-reported and verified through staff interviews that child #1 was in the hallway alone and unsupervised for approximately 30 seconds.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025

  6. Jan 23, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The files for Child #1, #2, and #3 contained Financial Agreement Forms that were not updated within 6 months of the previous update.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “The file for Staff #4 contained a Health Assessment that did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of the examination. The file for Staff #5 contained a Health Assessment that stated they had a communicable disease. There was no accompanying documentation stating the condition and the risk it might pose to other exposed to this individual.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The file for Child #4, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 2nd dose of the Hepatitis A vaccination as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for Child #1, a Young Toddler, contained Health Reports that were updated in an interval greater than 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #2 has completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet), however the mandated reporter training is not from an approved source.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “In Room 112, water temperature at the sink in classroom and the left bathroom sink was 119 degrees and 117 degrees in the right bathroom sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The files for Child #1, #2, and #3 contained an Emergency Contact Forms that were not updated within 6 months of the previous update.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The Emergency Contact Form for Child #3 lacked the enrolling parents work address and telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.64 Outside Walkways

      “Outdoor walkways were snow covered, including exits from room/sidewalks outside rooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff #1, who has lived outside of Pennsylvania in the previous 5 years, lacked Michigan State Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Clearances and therefore, was incorrectly hired. The file for Staff #3, who has lived outside of Pennsylvania in the previous 5 years, lacked Texas State Criminal Clearances and therefore, was incorrectly hired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The Emergency Contact Form for Child #3 lacked the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kits located in Room 110 and Room 107 lacked nonporous gloves. The first aid kit located in Room 103 lacked soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025

  7. Nov 21, 2024Complaint investigation6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Staff person # 1 and #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and #2 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Pediatric First Aid and CPR).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The facility is not testing the Fire Detection System and documenting it every 30 days or less.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “**Upon interviews during complaint investigation, it was determined that a child in the Buffalo's Bills Classroom was left outside as the class transitioned back to the classroom. During this time, the child was not physically present with their group and could not be seen, hear, directed, or assessed by the staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “*Upon interviews during complaint investigation, it was determined that a child in the Buffalo's Bills Classroom was left outside as the class transitioned back to the classroom. During this time, the child was not physically present with their group and could not be seen, hear, directed, or assessed by the staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “Upon interviews during complaint investigation, it was determined that a child in the Buffalo's Bills Classroom was left outside as the class transitioned back to the classroom. During this time, the child was not physically present with their group and could not be seen, hear, directed, or assessed by the staff. Therefore, ratio was 0:1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Upon interviews during complaint investigation, it was determined that a child in the Buffalo's Bills Classroom was left outside as the class transitioned back to the classroom. During this time, the child was not physically present with their group and could not be seen, hear, directed, or assessed by the staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2024

  8. Nov 21, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Staff person # 1 and #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and #2 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Pediatric First Aid and CPR).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The facility is not testing the Fire Detection System and documenting it every 30 days or less.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “**Upon interviews during complaint investigation, it was determined that a child in the Buffalo's Bills Classroom was left outside as the class transitioned back to the classroom. During this time, the child was not physically present with their group and could not be seen, hear, directed, or assessed by the staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “*Upon interviews during complaint investigation, it was determined that a child in the Buffalo's Bills Classroom was left outside as the class transitioned back to the classroom. During this time, the child was not physically present with their group and could not be seen, hear, directed, or assessed by the staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “Upon interviews during complaint investigation, it was determined that a child in the Buffalo's Bills Classroom was left outside as the class transitioned back to the classroom. During this time, the child was not physically present with their group and could not be seen, hear, directed, or assessed by the staff. Therefore, ratio was 0:1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Upon interviews during complaint investigation, it was determined that a child in the Buffalo's Bills Classroom was left outside as the class transitioned back to the classroom. During this time, the child was not physically present with their group and could not be seen, hear, directed, or assessed by the staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2024

  9. Apr 23, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “Although the fie for Staff #4 contained a staff evaluation from 2023 it was unable to be determined if it was completed within 12 months of the previous staff evaluation as the previous evaluation was not in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “The left sided window in Room 103 was missing the handle and therefore not in good repair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “The yellow scooter in the outdoor play space was ripped on the one side creating a scratching hazard for the children in care. The red chair in Room 108 was ripped creating a cutting hazard for the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “The one storage bin in the outdoor play space had a cracked lid and the lid on the second storage bin had become detached from the container: both creating a pinching hazard for the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The refrigerator in Infant Room 100 at the facility lacked a thermometer. The second refrigerator in kitchen at the facility lacked a thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for Child #3, a preschooler, lacked an updated health report within the last 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff #3 lacked an out of state NSOR clearance at the time of inspection, therefore, she was incorrectly provisionally hired. Staff #3 was able to obtain the NSOR clearance on the day of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The file for Staff #1 lacked Pennsylvania Health and Safety Updated training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The file for Child #1, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a DTAP vaccination, HIB vaccination, pneumococcal vaccination, or polio vaccination as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. Proof of vaccination was able to be provided on the day of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “The file for Staff #5 lacked proof of qualifications for education in the form of a diploma, transcript, or letter signed by a representative or the experiential, educational or training entity.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “The Parent Letter in the Emergency Plan lacked plans for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Although the file for Staff #2 contained current Mandated Reporter Training at the time of inspection, it was observed that the training was not obtained prior to the expiration of the previous training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “The Emergency Plan Delivery documentation that was submitted during the renewal inspection lacked information on the county municipality that the emergency plan was shared.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024

  10. Aug 9, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “According to corroborating staff statements, and their own admission, Staff #1 is using harsh language in the presence of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023

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  1. Apr 3, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The files for Child #1, #2, #3, and #5 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Staff #8, lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “The bathrooms in Rooms 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 110, 111, and 112 lacked hand washing signs posted at toilet.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the address of the child's physician. The Emergency Contact Form for Child #3 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The files for Child #1, #2, #3, and #5 contained a financial agreement that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The files for Child #1, #2, and #4, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of the influenza vaccine, as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff #11 contained a Child Abuse Clearance and an FBI Clearance that were updated in intervals greater than 60 months. Although the file for Staff #18 contained complete clearances at the time of inspection, it was observed that the file lacked requests for the FBI clearance dated prior to the date that Staff #18 began working with children. Therefore, she was incorrectly provisionally hired. The files for Staff #8 and #21 lacked out of state clearances or requests. After discussion with the operator, it was determined that Staff #5 has lived outside of Pennsylvania within the last 5 years, and it was observed that the file for Staff #5 lacked out of state clearances. Therefore, he was incorrectly provisionally hired. The file for Staff #22 lacked completed out of State Clearances within 45 days of hire and therefore, was incorrectly provisionally hired.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Although Staff #1, #2, #3, #5, #6, #7, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #,14, #15#16, #17, #19, and #20 had the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Updated training at the time of the Renewal Inspection it was observed that Staff #1, #2, #3, #5, #6, #7, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #,14, #15#16, #17, #19, and #20 had not completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Updated by the compliance date of 12/30/22 as set forth in Announcement C-22-06. Although Staff #4 had current Pediatric First Aid/CPR at the time of the Renewal Inspection, it was observed that Staff #4 had not completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR within 90 days of hire. The file for Staff #15 contained Health and Safety Basic training that was deemed unacceptable.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “The facility did not have current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023

  2. Jun 14, 2022Visit6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire. (See LIS code sheet). (3270.31(f)(1-9).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #2, #3, and #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire. (See LIS code sheet). (3270.31(f)(10).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #5 has not complete mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated (9/18/16). (See LIS CODE Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “Staff #1 and Staff #2 left a young toddler alone in the classroom where they were unable to see, hear, direct, and asses the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “2ND CITATION; Staff #1 and Staff #2 left a young toddler alone in the classroom. Therefore, the ratio was 0:1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Staff #1 and Staff #2 left a young toddler alone in the classroom where they were unable to see, hear, direct, and assess the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2022

  3. Jun 14, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire. (See LIS code sheet). (3270.31(f)(1-9).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #2, #3, and #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire. (See LIS code sheet). (3270.31(f)(10).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #5 has not complete mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated (9/18/16). (See LIS CODE Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “Staff #1 and Staff #2 left a young toddler alone in the classroom where they were unable to see, hear, direct, and asses the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “2ND CITATION; Staff #1 and Staff #2 left a young toddler alone in the classroom. Therefore, the ratio was 0:1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Staff #1 and Staff #2 left a young toddler alone in the classroom where they were unable to see, hear, direct, and assess the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2022

  4. Apr 1, 2022Inspection16 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the Toddler Outdoor Play Space there was a hole in the ground near the back fence creating a tripping/falling hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “At approximately 1:00 PM and until 1:10 PM Staff #9 was the only staff member present in Room 3 with 12 preschool aged children.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for Staff #2 did not contain an evaluation completed within the previous 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff #5 contained a FBI clearance that was updated in an interval greater than 60 months. The file for Staff #7 contained State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI clearances that were updated in intervals greater than 60 months. The file for Staff #16 lacked complete provisional hire documentation at the time of initial hire; Staff #16 has lived out of state in the last 5 years and did not have documentation of requests for California clearances.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The file for Staff #7 and #14 contained health assessments that were conducted more than 24 months after the previous assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “The facility did not have the current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “The files for Staff #1, 2, 5, 7, 10, 14 lacked documentation of the annual 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “The file for Staff #3 contained Health and Safety training that was not completed within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The Health Reports for the following children lacked verification of ongoing vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The Reports for Child #2, 3, 4, and 5 lacked an influenza vaccination.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 lacked the phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date

      “The file for Child #3 contained an Emergency Contact Form which did not include the birth date of the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In Room 9, Buffalo Bills, there was peeling paint on the back wall next to the mirror.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “The file for Staff #7 did not contain documentation of training in fire safety in the last year.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The files for Staff #1,2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, and 18 contained documentation of emergency plan training that was in an interval greater than a year.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “It was determined that the First Aid/CPR training present in the file for Staff #1, 3, 5, 6,7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 17 was not an approved training”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “The Emergency Contact information was not present in Room 9, Buffalo Bills, for Child #6. The child was present and receiving care in the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022

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 May 15, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 44 rules across 9 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 44 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?

189, 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 (724) 778-9999 to ask.

What is The Goddard School's phone number?

(724) 778-9999.

Where is The Goddard School?

8065 Rowan Rd, Cranberry Township, PA 16066. The nearest other daycare we list is Stepping Stones at Rowan, 0.1 miles away.

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