Celebree School
4000 Vine St, Middletown, PA
The Goddard School-Hershey
- licensed capacity
- 202
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Goddard School-Hershey
The Goddard School-Hershey is a child care center in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 202 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 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 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSecure entry
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond (K-5th grade program)
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 202 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond (K-5th grade program) |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Non-Biometric Security Scanner; Supervised Lobby Entry |
| Languages | American Sign Language |
| Licensed capacity | 202 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for The Goddard School-Hershey
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 202 children
- License number
- #CER-00259830
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 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 16, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a child in the toddler 1 classroom did not wash their hands after diapering. (Corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Documentation of the disclosure statement on file for facility person #1 did not include a witness signature. (Corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of inspection, the toddler 2 classroom had 2 ceiling tiles that were showing visible water damage. The Preschool 2 classroom had 2 ceiling tiles that were showing visible water damage. The hallway near the kitchen has 1 ceiling tile that has visible water damage.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the PreK -1 classroom had a broken plastic bin used for the stacking stones manipulatives. (Corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“Documentation of the facilities parent letter did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
Dec 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #1 did not include the proper Child Abuse clearance. The Child Abuse clearance for staff person #1 was for volunteer certification purposes.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
- Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 10/13/23-11/13/23, 1/12/24-2/12/24, and 3/12/24-4/12/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency is not displayed in every child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
Jul 14, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The files for staff person #1 and #2 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file for staff person #1 was completed on 6/30/2015. The current training on file for staff person #2 was completed on 6/30/2015.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“It was observed in classroom #5 and #4 that the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of specific children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2023
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The health assessments on file for child #2 does not include the influenza vaccine for the 2022-23 flu season.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2023
3270.131(d)(1) Child's health history
“The health assessment for child #1 did not include a complete health history.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“File for staff person #1 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 9/28/2017.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The financial agreements on file for children #2, #3, and #4 have not been updated at least once in a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 2/10/23, 3/16/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed in classroom #2 and #4, sensory bottles with a lid of less than 1 inch in diameter and was removeable was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Sensory bottle also contained objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch. (corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 and #2 have not completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
Nov 16, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During inspection on 11/16/22, review of the fire detection system log indicated that last test date was 10/14/22 which exceeded required testing every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“Staff in the Kindergarten classroom stated that perishable lunch items were stored in lunch bags with ice packs instead of being refrigerated.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“It was observed in the infant classroom that an infant sleeping in a swing. (corrected on site: teacher placed infant in crib)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2022
- Jul 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Goddard School-Hershey
Is The Goddard School-Hershey licensed?
Yes. The Goddard School-Hershey is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Goddard School-Hershey last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School-Hershey had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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-Hershey care for?
202, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does The Goddard School-Hershey accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Goddard School-Hershey's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Goddard School-Hershey cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 566-2273 to ask.
What is The Goddard School-Hershey's phone number?
(717) 566-2273.
Where is The Goddard School-Hershey?
1035 Middletown Rd, Hummelstown, PA 17036. The nearest other daycare we list is Celebree School, 0.7 miles away.