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The Goddard School
- licensed capacity
- 137
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Goddard School
The Goddard School is a child care center in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 137 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 137 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
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Wonder of Learning® |
| Enrichment | Music Appreciation, American Sign Language, Art History, Physical Fitness, Handwriting |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Non-Biometric Security Scanner; Supervised Lobby Entry, Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited, Other accreditation (Keystone STARS - Star 4) |
| Licensed capacity | 137 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
- 137 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254541
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
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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Jun 23, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“At the time of the investigation, the infant class had children #1, 2 and 3 sleeping in their cribs with just 2 feet of space on one side of the crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures
“Facility did not review child #1's new daily classroom schedule for the Step Up (Younger Toddler) class with the parent. Due to not reviewing this schedule the parent was not aware of the change in mealtimes from the infant classroom of any time feeding / mealtimes to the Step-Up class, scheduled mealtimes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
Jun 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“At the time of the investigation, the infant class had children #1, 2 and 3 sleeping in their cribs with just 2 feet of space on one side of the crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures
“Facility did not review child #1's new daily classroom schedule for the Step Up (Younger Toddler) class with the parent. Due to not reviewing this schedule the parent was not aware of the change in mealtimes from the infant classroom of any time feeding / mealtimes to the Step-Up class, scheduled mealtimes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of the inspection child #2 emergency contact did not have a signature date and their fee agreement had a date that was 2 years ago. Child #7 emergency contact and fee agreement were not updated and signed for a 6 month review.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of the inspection facility person #5 did not have a health assessment or Mantoux test read and results on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.92(a) No portable space heaters
“Certification staff observed a space heater under the desk inside the office; potable space heaters are not permitted.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of the inspection facility persons #1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9 ,10 and 11 did not have verified care childcare experience on file”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of the inspection facility person #4 did not have verified education of major (transcripts are needed) on file, at the time of the inspection. Facility person #7 working as an aide did not have verification of at least 8th grade education on file at the time of inspection. Facility person# 9 & 10 did not have verification of their college degree or transcript on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
3270.78 Lighting
“The row of lights in the infant room on the left side back row did not work causing the area to be poorly lit for safety and supervision of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“At the time of the inspection the facility was missing handwashing signs in the bathroom in room #4”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“At the time of the inspection child # 2 did not have an updated emergency contact in her classroom where she was receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“At the time of the inspection there was not 2 feet of space on three sides around the children during naptime. In room #1 (Infant room) children # 3, 4 and 5, in room #4 Toddlers (throughout), in room #8 Pre-school I (throughout).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
Apr 23, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“At the time of inspection Pre-Toddler, Toddler and K Prep classes did not have updated emergency contact forms for child 2, 3, 4 and 5.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“At the time of inspection, none of the classrooms had emergency transportation plan posted.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At the time of inspection PreToddler class did not have an emergency contact form for child #1”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“At the time of inspection, the K-Prep class did not have daily activities posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3270.61(f) No business simultaneous use
“At the time of inspection Pre-School 's class bathroom was being used as storage.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of inspection, facility person #2, 3 and 4 did not have verified education (transcript), facility person #3 did not verified experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of inspection facility persons 1 and 2 did not have emergency plan training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have their annual staff evaluation on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
Mar 10, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At the time of the investigation, facility person #1 left child #1 on the playground unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025
20.71(a)(6) Gross incompetence, negligence or misconduct in operating facility
“At the time of investigation facility person#1 left child #1 outside unsupervised and unattended .”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
- Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 8, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed the facility's emergency plan did not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed the facility did not post in a conspicuous location the information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3270.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date
“While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed child #1 emergency contact form did not include the birth date. of the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“While conducting a renewal inspection on 3/8/23 it was observed staff persons #1 and 2 file did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed staff person #2 file did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed the facility did not post a written notification of safe routes in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3270.111(a) Written plan
“While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed classroom# 4 did not post daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed classrooms# 3 through 9 did not provide a Refridgerated; ice packs were being used in lunch boxes.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
- Jul 13, 2022InspectionNo 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 June 23, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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?
137, 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 (215) 942-4332 to ask.
What is The Goddard School's phone number?
(215) 942-4332.
Where is The Goddard School?
1820 County Line Rd, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006. The nearest other daycare we list is Innovation and Exploration STEM Early Learning Ctr, 0.1 miles away.