Kindercare Learning Center 301628
335 Cumberland Pkwy, Mechanicsburg, PA
3.7· 27 reviews
The Goddard School
- licensed capacity
- 126
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Goddard School
The Goddard School is a child care center in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 126 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 22 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts 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
- 126 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | Wonder of Learning® |
| Staff | Degreed Teachers |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (Keystone STARS, STAR 1) |
| Licensed capacity | 126 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
- 126 children
- License number
- #CER-00246562
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Background checks 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“On 7/22/26, it was observed that emergency contact forms were not present in the space where children were observed receiving care. Children 1 and 2 were in care in Room 2 and emergency contact forms were not present. Child 3 was observed in care in the infant classroom and did not have an emergency contact form present.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026
Sep 10, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3270.123(a) Signed
“The Service Agreement for child #1 did not contain a parental signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Out Door 2 play space Cert Rep observed a 4-person buggy with 2 broken 3-point safety harnesses. The buggy was not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 did not include out of state clearances from Virginia as required. The file for staff person #5 contains an NSOR dated 11/8/24 which is after the date staff person #5 began working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The Fire Device Testing Log includes the following testing dates: 12/9/24-1/30/25 (52 days), 4/12/25-5/20/25 (38 days), 5/20/25-6/25/25 (36 days) and 7/16/525-8/27/25 (42 days). These fire device detection test dates were not completed every 30-day as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #1 contained a signed health assessment but did not include a date to indicate when the health assessment was completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“In the Get Set 1 room, the emergency contact form for child #9 did not contain a health insurance policy number. In the Prek-K room, the emergency contact form for child #10 did not contain a health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The files for child #1 and child #2 did not contain information on the children's special needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The files for children #2 and #4 did not contain the enrolling parent's work contact numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The files for children #s 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, did not specify the children's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for staff person #2 does not contain a current Staff Evaluation as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Get Set 1 room, a ceiling tile, near the back right corner of the room, was stained by water damage.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“In the Pre-toddler and Older Twos rooms, not all of the rest equipment was labeled for the use of specific children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
Aug 25, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP
“Staff Person #5's health assessment did not include the Professional Title of the medical professional who signed the assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2025
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“Staff Person #4's file did not contain a disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire system testing log included the following dates: 11/6/24 to 12/9/24 (33 days), 12/9/24 to 1/30/25 52 days), 3/14/25 to 4/28/25 (45 days) and 5/20/25 to 6/25/25 (36 days). The fire system was not tested every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“Staff Person #4's file did not contain a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025
3270.114 Outdoor Activity
“Complaint investigation revealed that children were not taken outside daily on at least three days (8/15/25, 8/18/25 and 8/19/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
Aug 25, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP
“Staff Person #5's health assessment did not include the Professional Title of the medical professional who signed the assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2025
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“Staff Person #4's file did not contain a disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire system testing log included the following dates: 11/6/24 to 12/9/24 (33 days), 12/9/24 to 1/30/25 52 days), 3/14/25 to 4/28/25 (45 days) and 5/20/25 to 6/25/25 (36 days). The fire system was not tested every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“Staff Person #4's file did not contain a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025
3270.114 Outdoor Activity
“Complaint investigation revealed that children were not taken outside daily on at least three days (8/15/25, 8/18/25 and 8/19/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
Sep 25, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff #1 did not have documentation of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“Staff #3 did not have documentation of the NSOR (National sex offender registry) clearance information required under CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not have documentation of a written report of an initial health assessment including the results of initial tuberculin skin test.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
Oct 5, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Facility Person #6 does not include 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 27, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan did not contain emergency accommodations for the infants and toddlers observed in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“Facility Person #1, #4, #7 has not completed the required one hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Facility Person #2 and #5 did not complete Health and Safety Training within 90 days of hire. (see code sheet for DOH)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Facility Person #2 did not contain completed out of state clearances as required by CPSL. Facility Person #2 resided outside of PA as of 1/11/2023 and has been employed longer than the 45-day provisional hire period. Facility person #2 did not complete Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of hire. The file for Facility Person #3 did not contain State Police Clearances results and has been employed longer than the 45-day provisional hire period. (see code sheet for DOH).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.106(b) No bed linens alone
“It was observed in the Preschool classroom that children did not have age-appropriate nap equipment. The children were observed sleeping on blankets and bed linens only.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“It was observed in the Pre-K classroom that there was not a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Facility Person #5 and #6 did not have a health assessment completed within 12 months of providing initial services in a child care setting. This was evidenced by no health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan parent letter did not contain information about emergency lock-down procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Facility Person #3, #5, #6 does not have results of a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact on file for Child #1 was not updated at least once in the last 6-months. The emergency contact on file is dated 1/20/2023. The fee agreement on file for Child #1 was not updated at least once in the last 6-months. The fee agreement on file is sated 1/20/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
May 16, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Staff #1 was observed by facility staff staring down at her phone while responsible for caring for children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023
Sep 6, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“Observed the first-aide kit in a book bag on the floor, accessible to children in preschool child care space. Corrected at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling paint and damaged plaster on the wall next to the bathroom door and on the wall opposite the bathroom, under the windows in the older toddler child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a white powdery residue in a toy bin accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space
“There was no schedule of daily activities posted in the PreK child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Observed Staff in OT, YT, and PS childcare space were not positioned to see hear assess and direct all children in care during nap time.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff #4 health assessment dated 9/5/22 was overdue from their previous health assessment dated 6/3/20. Staff #5 health assessment on file was dated 12/4/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff #1 had 1 non-family reference on file. Staff 2 did not have non-family references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed soapy water in a spray bottle accessible to children in older toddler child care space. Corrected at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed outlets unplugged in Preschool childcare space. Corrected at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #5 did not have a Pennsylvania State Police clearance on file. Clearance was obtained at time of inspection. Staff person #6 did not have a Pennsylvania State Police clearance or a Child Line clearance on file. Clearances were obtained at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff #3 completed the Health and Safety training topics approximately 10 months after their start date. Staff #3 completed the Health and Safety training topics approximately 8 months after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
3270.182(1) Initial and subsequent health reports
“Child #1 health assessment was dated 2/3/21”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 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 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 5 of 5 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?
126, 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 (717) 766-7680 to ask.
What is The Goddard School's phone number?
(717) 766-7680.
Where is The Goddard School?
5049 Ritter Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. The nearest other daycare we list is Inspiration Station 2, 0.3 miles away.