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The Goddard School

489 S Gulph Rd, King Of Prussia, PA 194064.5· 46 reviews
licensed capacity
108
open each week
5 days

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About The Goddard School

The Goddard School is a child care center in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 108 children.

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

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
108 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumWonder of Learning®
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
AccreditationCognia (AdvancED) accredited, Other accreditation (Pennsylvania Keystone STAR 4 (4 out of 4 STARS))
Licensed capacity108 childrenFrom the state license
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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
108 children
License number
#CER-00245071
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • 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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  1. Aug 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(4) Physical examination/Information re: medical problems

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/14/2025, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain a completed Health Assessment. The answers to questions 1,2 and 3 on the health assessment were left blank.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/14/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain two written references attesting to the individual's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/14/2025, Staff Person #2, hired 06/23/2025, was observed working alone. Staff Person #1's file did not contain verification of the completion of Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training or verification of the completion of the required Health and Safety Trainings.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/14/2025, there was peeling paint on the wall in the back of the Two's Classroom near the window.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025

  4. Sep 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “At the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection on 09/16/2024, the outdoor play space designated for Toddlers was observed to have tiny rocks with a diameter measuring less than 1 inch throughout the play space. Child #1 was observed with a rock in their mouth, and Child #2 was walking around with a rock in their hand.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024

  5. Aug 22, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the individual record for Staff Person #4 did not contain verification of the completion of annual fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the individual record for Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of the completion of emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the facility provided the department with its policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; the Facility's policy did not specify for Child Maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the individual record for Child #1 did not contain a Health Assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the individual record for Staff Person #5 did not contain a completed Pa State Police Criminal Background Clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the individual records for Staff Person #1, #2, #3 and #6 did not contain a written staff evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the First Aid Kit in the Two's Classroom was missing an assortment of Bandages, and the Infant Room was missing an assortment of Bandages and Gauze”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the vent grills on the ceiling in the Preschool Classroom appeared with visible dust accumulation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the facility's Emergency Plan did not contain accommodations for children with disabilities and children with medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the Facility's Emergency Plan did not contain a policy regarding the facility's plan for Continuity of Operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024

  6. Oct 31, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During a renewal inspection on 10/31/023, the file for facility person #2 did not contain verification of child care experience, education and training;”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During a renewal inspection on 10/31/2023, the files for staff persons # 1 and 2 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2023

  7. Oct 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 15, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person

      “On October 15, 2021 during renewal inspection Certification representative noticed that child # 2 emergency contact form was not updated and in the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “On October 15, 2021 during renewal inspection certification representative noticed that staff records for staff # 2 and # 3 were missing CPR and first aid certificates.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “On 10/15/21 during Renewal Inspection Certification Representative noticed that an outlet cover was missing in the back pre-school classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On October 15, 2021 during renewal inspection certification representative noticed that staff # 1 record only contained one reference letter.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2021

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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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 August 28, 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 15 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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?

108, 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 (610) 337-1900 to ask.

What is The Goddard School's phone number?

(610) 337-1900.

Where is The Goddard School?

489 S Gulph Rd, King Of Prussia, PA 19406. The nearest other daycare we list is Kaiserman JCC Early Lrng Ctr at Temple Brith Achim, 0.1 miles away.

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