New Hanover Child Care
2797 N Charlotte St, Gilbertsville, PA
5.0· 4 reviews
The Goddard School
- licensed capacity
- 139
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Goddard School
The Goddard School is a child care center in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 139 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 19 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 139 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | 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 summer camp |
| Curriculum | Wonder of Learning® |
| Enrichment | American Sign Language, Handwriting, Music Appreciation, Sports & Fitness, Yoga & Mindfulness |
| Staff | Degreed Teachers |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (Keystone STARS) |
| Licensed capacity | 139 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
- 139 children
- License number
- #CER-00243614
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 24, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Background checks 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 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 24, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.35(b)(1)/3270.36(b)(5) Bachelor's/HS/GED + 2 yrs
“Staff 1, 3,4, 11,12,13, 15 and 16 were missing education from their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff files were reviewed. Staff 6 and 12 had state police in their file but it was missing the date disseminated. Staff 9 was missing receipt for their FBI and NSOR clearance. Staff 16 was missing NSOR clearance. Staff 11 was missing mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff files were reviewed. Experience for staff 2,4,5,6, 14,15 needs to be verified. Staff 3,7,11,12,13 and 16 were missing experience from their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff files were reviewed. Staff 5 had physical on file dated 10-2-23. Date of hire for staff 5 was 1-2-26. Staff 9 needs physical and TB.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a small rip on the soft sofa in the Jungle Cubs room”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff files were reviewed. Staff 8 was missing 1 reference letter and staff 16 was missing 2 reference letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
Oct 8, 2025Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff member #1 placed out their arm to move a toddler child away from themselves and caused the child to fall on the floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
Jul 17, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #4 was missing the address of an individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of inspection, the health insurance policy name and number had not been included on the emergency contact form for child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #4 was not signed and dated by the child's parent in the last six months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The staff data sheet submitted at renewal, did not identify any health assessments dates for staff member #1 who has been at the facility for several years. There was no indication of a health assessment completed for staff member #1 within the last 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of inspection, the preschool classroom was observed with a water-stained ceiling tile, dust on the window ledge, dust on the computer desk in front of the window and dust on the light cover in the ceilling.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“At the time of inspection, the facility did not have Child Service Reports for Child #1, #2, #3 and #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
Aug 28, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.19(a) Required to report
“During the complaint inspection, the facility provided documentation of an internal investigation involving the 2022 complaint however indicated it wasn't reported to ChildLine or the OCDEL Regional Office.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
Aug 1, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #5 only included one reference letter from an individual attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection, the file staff member #3 included TB results dated 10/04/22 which were more than 12 months prior to the staffer's hire date.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of inspection, dust and debris was observed on the air vents in classroom #103 and classroom #107. Also, a water-stained ceiling tile was observed in classroom #110.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 contained a volunteer PA Child Abuse clearance which isn't acceptable for staff, under the CPSL. The file for staff member #2, hired over the 45-day provisional hire period; did not include a completed FBI clearance, as required by CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.14/3270.31(f)(10) Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #4 did not include verification of completion of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff member #4, untrained in pediatric firs aid/ pediatric CPR; was observed working unsupervised by a trained, qualified child care staff member who is at minimum an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
May 17, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 5/18/2023 the file for staff person #6 did not include an NSOR clearance. Staff person #5 has lived outside of PA in the past five years and did not have the out of state clearances on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the renewal inspection on 5/17/2023 staff person #1 did not have pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff person #4 did not have the one-hour health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 5/18/2023 the file for staff person #3 did noy have dates for TB testing or results.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection on 5/18/2023 the file for staff person #2 has a college degree obtained outside of the untiled states and does not have an evaluation for US equivalency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
Jul 14, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES, AND THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #6 ONLY INCLUDED ONE WRITTEN REFERENCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILDREN'S LUNCHES BROUGHT FROM HOME CONTAINING ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN NUGGETS, CHEESE, MILK, AND YOGURT, WERE OBSERVED IN THE CHILDREN'S CUBBIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND WERE NOT REFRIGERATED.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #3 CONTAINED AN EXPIRED HEALTH ASSESSMENT DATED 6/10/19. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 CONTAINED A HEALTH FORM THAT DID NOT INCLUDE ALL REQUIRED QUESTIONS THAT NEED TO BE ANSWERED BY THE PHYSICIAN UNDER 3270.151(c)(1), 3270.151 (c)(3) AND 3270-151 (c)(4).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, AN INFANT WAS OBSERVED IN A CRIB AND THERE WAS NOT 2FT OF SPACE ON THREE SIDES OF THE CRIB.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, NOT ALL STAFF HAD COMPLETE CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION ON FILE AS REQUIRED BY THE CPSL. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT CONTAIN A COMPLETE PA CRIMINAL CLEARANCE, COMPLETE CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE, OR COMPLETE FBI CLEARANCE AND THERE WERE NO APPLICATIONS/RECEIPTS FOR THESE CLEARANCES. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #4 CONTAINED A VOLUNTEER CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE DATED 10/21/20, NOT A COMPLETE CLEARANCE FOR EMPLOYMENT. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #5 DID NOT CONTAIN A COMPLETE FBI CLEARANCE-ONLY A RECEIPT DATED 4/7/22. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #6 DID NOT INCLUDE A RECEIPT FOR THE FBI CLEARANCE OR A COMPLETE CLEARANCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 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 July 24, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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?
139, 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) 367-1996 to ask.
What is The Goddard School's phone number?
(610) 367-1996.
Where is The Goddard School?
2912 N Charlotte St, Gilbertsville, PA 19525. The nearest other daycare we list is New Hanover Sunshine Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.