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The Goddard School

400 Blue Spruce Way, Murrysville, PA 156684.4· 36 reviews
licensed capacity
143
open each week
5 days

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About The Goddard School

The Goddard School is a child care center in Murrysville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 143 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 27 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-K
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Child care center
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
143 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
Hours it lists: “Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumWonder of Learning
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
LanguagesAmerican Sign Language
AccreditationOther accreditation (Keystone STARS)
Licensed capacity143 childrenFrom the state license
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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
143 children
License number
#CER-00246241
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 20, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 9
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Background checks 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Apr 20, 2026Complaint investigation7 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.19(a) Required to report

      “The operator or staff person of the facility did not report a suspected case of child abuse that occurred at the facility to Childline as a mandated reporter.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test

      “The current health assessment on file for Staff Person #3 is incomplete, due to the form not containing additional information relating to communicable/contagious diseases.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff #4 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire date (SEE LIS CODE SHEET): Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Training. The training was completed on 2/18/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, Staff Person #4 and Staff Person #5, contained a disclosure statement that expired on 1/31/25 per Announcement C-25-01. The file for Staff Person #4 contained a Dept of Justice NSOR certificate dated 8/18/23 which is an unacceptable NSOR certificate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “Durning staff interviews it was reported that Staff Person #1 will often say demeaning statements to the children and about the children to the other staff in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “At approximately 10:00 AM on 4/14/26, Staff Person #1 removed Child #1 from circle time by the wrist and forcibly place the child into a chair resulting with bruises on the child's wrist and back.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Through staff interviews It was reported that when Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 are taking their lactation breaks that they sometimes go into the infant room to switch with another staff so they can be in ratio. Staff Person #3 is asked to take their lactation break while still in ratio using a wearable device. Since they are on a lactation break, they are unable to supervise the children that they are responsible for.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

  2. Apr 20, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.19(a) Required to report

      “The operator or staff person of the facility did not report a suspected case of child abuse that occurred at the facility to Childline as a mandated reporter.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test

      “The current health assessment on file for Staff Person #3 is incomplete, due to the form not containing additional information relating to communicable/contagious diseases.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff #4 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire date (SEE LIS CODE SHEET): Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Training. The training was completed on 2/18/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, Staff Person #4 and Staff Person #5, contained a disclosure statement that expired on 1/31/25 per Announcement C-25-01. The file for Staff Person #4 contained a Dept of Justice NSOR certificate dated 8/18/23 which is an unacceptable NSOR certificate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “Durning staff interviews it was reported that Staff Person #1 will often say demeaning statements to the children and about the children to the other staff in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “At approximately 10:00 AM on 4/14/26, Staff Person #1 removed Child #1 from circle time by the wrist and forcibly place the child into a chair resulting with bruises on the child's wrist and back.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Through staff interviews It was reported that when Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 are taking their lactation breaks that they sometimes go into the infant room to switch with another staff so they can be in ratio. Staff Person #3 is asked to take their lactation break while still in ratio using a wearable device. Since they are on a lactation break, they are unable to supervise the children that they are responsible for.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

  3. Feb 11, 2026Complaint investigation8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 10/6/25 to 11/6/25 and 12/5/25 to 1/8/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(5) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Two written references

      “The file for staff #3 lacked verification of child care experience obtained prior to service at the facility. The file for staff #3 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. .”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.119 Infant sleep position

      “On 2/11/26 in the Infant room one infant was observed to be sleeping in a bouncer seat and another infant was observed to be sleeping in a swing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff #3 lacked the NSOR clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid and CPR training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The file for staff #3 lacked emergency plan training at the time of initial employment. The staff person has a copy of the emergency training in her file. Staff #3 now have an emergency plan in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “Based on staff statements and observations, there have been multiple instances of a staff being out a ratio between 1 to 5 minutes, due to a staff leaving the room. On 2/11/26 at 9:23 am, Staff #1 was working alone in room 107 with 18 preschool aged children. Staff #2 entered the room at 9:25 am and reported that they had left the room to utilize the restroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “Based on staff statements and observations, there have been multiple instances of a staff leaving the room that their assigned group of children were located. On 2/11/26 in room 107, 2 staff were supervising 18 preschool aged children. Staff #2 left the room to utilize the restroom and the children assigned to Staff #2 remained in room 107 with Staff #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

  4. Feb 11, 2026Visit8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 10/6/25 to 11/6/25 and 12/5/25 to 1/8/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(5) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Two written references

      “The file for staff #3 lacked verification of child care experience obtained prior to service at the facility. The file for staff #3 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. .”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.119 Infant sleep position

      “On 2/11/26 in the Infant room one infant was observed to be sleeping in a bouncer seat and another infant was observed to be sleeping in a swing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff #3 lacked the NSOR clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid and CPR training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The file for staff #3 lacked emergency plan training at the time of initial employment. The staff person has a copy of the emergency training in her file. Staff #3 now have an emergency plan in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “Based on staff statements and observations, there have been multiple instances of a staff being out a ratio between 1 to 5 minutes, due to a staff leaving the room. On 2/11/26 at 9:23 am, Staff #1 was working alone in room 107 with 18 preschool aged children. Staff #2 entered the room at 9:25 am and reported that they had left the room to utilize the restroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “Based on staff statements and observations, there have been multiple instances of a staff leaving the room that their assigned group of children were located. On 2/11/26 in room 107, 2 staff were supervising 18 preschool aged children. Staff #2 left the room to utilize the restroom and the children assigned to Staff #2 remained in room 107 with Staff #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

  5. Sep 17, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for staff person #7 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 2/13/23 and 3/3/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff person #4 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous training. The mandated reporter training in the file was dated 4/9/20 and 4/14/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for staff person #7 lacked a high school diploma.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “In Room 123 it was observed that a handwashing sign was not posted above the sink and changing table in the classroom and a handwashing sign was not posted above the toilet in the first stall in the restroom that the children use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In Room 103 a plastic crayon box was observed to have a cracked corner causing rough edges and pinch and crush points.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for staff person #4 lacked a written evaluation that was completed within the past 12 months. The written evaluation in the file was dated 1/6/24. The file for staff person #5 lacked a written evaluation that was completed within the past 12 months. The written evaluation in the file was dated 8/30/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #2 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a child abuse clearance that was completed 60 months from the previous child abuse clearance. The child abuse clearances in the file were dated 6/19/20 and 6/21/25. The file for staff person #3 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a complete state police clearance. The state police clearance did not have a disseminated date. The request date for the clearance was 9/25/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025

  6. Sep 24, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was updated 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 7/18/22 and 8/24/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for staff person #2 lacked a written staff evaluation that was completed by the director 12 months from the previous written staff evaluation. The staff evaluations in the file are dated 7/14/23 and 8/30/24. The file for staff person #3 lacked a written staff evaluation that was completed by the director 12 months from the previous written staff evaluation. The staff evaluations in the file are dated 7/17/23 and 8/20/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #2 who was hired as a group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a state police clearance that was completed 60 months from the previous state police clearance. The state police clearances in the file are dated 3/13/19 and 3/18/24. The file for staff person #4 who was hired as a group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was received prior to the hire date. The NSOR in the file is dated 6/7/24. The file for staff person #5 who was hired as an aide on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was received within 45 days of the hire date (See LIS Code Sheet). The NSOR in the file is dated 4/8/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “In Room 123 three handwashing signs were observed to be missing above the toilets in the restroom. In Room 126 a handwashing sign was observed to be missing above the toilet in the restroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024

  7. Sep 19, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in Classroom #120 was missing tweezers and adhesive bandages.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The policy on the prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma lacked information related to strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. The file for Staff Person #3 lacked completion of the required 1-hour health and safety training update prior to 12.30.22. The training was completed on 2.3.23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height

      “The sinks in Classroom #126 and #129 lacked steps or platforms to allow the children to easily approach the sink for hand washing. Children were observed to be lifted by staff for hand washing in both classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “The garbage can in the restroom in Classroom #103 was observed to be missing the part of the lid that allowed the can to be properly covered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The updates to the emergency contact form and financial agreement on file for Child #2 has exceeded 6 months since last update. The most recent emergency contact form was dated 12.1.22 and the most recent agreement was dated 2.20.23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.166(5) Six-months-old held

      “An infant, reported to be 6 months old, was observed to be lying on the floor in Classroom #132 holding a bottle. The child was not being held while bottle fed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “The agreement on file for Child #2 lacked the fee amount to be paid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “A soiled pull up was observed in the restroom garbage can in Classroom #112. The lid to the hands-free covered can was not connected to allow the lid to open using the hands-free method. A soiled diaper was observed in a garbage can that was not hands-free in the restroom in Classroom #116.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “The agreement for Child #2 lacked the child's admission date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “The written plan of transporting a child to emergency care posted in the classrooms did not include staffing provisions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The file for Child #3 lacked documentation that the child had received an annual influenza vaccination in 2022. The last documented influenza vaccination was dated 10.19.21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7)(i) Name of medication

      “In Classroom 120, a medication listed on the medication log on file for Child #1 did not match the medication present for the child's allergy.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “A Staff Person in Classroom 126 was observed to change a young toddler and did not wash the child's hands after being diapered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The files for Staff Person #1 lacked verification of one year experience or 15 acceptable college credits to qualify them for the position they were reported to be performing. The file for Staff Person #2 lacked verification of education to qualify them for a position at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023

  8. Dec 2, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 31(f)(10).”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

  9. Oct 20, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity

      “At approximately 8:55am 16 children were observed in classroom 123. The classroom has a measured capacity of 12 children. At approximately 9:00am 25 children were observed in classroom 112. The classroom has a measured capacity of 21 children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “Staff Person's #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for a mixed age group of 16 children. The group included 1 preschool age and 15 older toddler age children. The mixed age ratio requirement of 1 Staff to 6 children was not in compliance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022

  10. Oct 20, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity

      “At approximately 8:55am 16 children were observed in classroom 123. The classroom has a measured capacity of 12 children. At approximately 9:00am 25 children were observed in classroom 112. The classroom has a measured capacity of 21 children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “Staff Person's #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for a mixed age group of 16 children. The group included 1 preschool age and 15 older toddler age children. The mixed age ratio requirement of 1 Staff to 6 children was not in compliance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022

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  1. Sep 1, 2022Inspection16 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The files for Facility Person #4 lacked a written evaluation that had been completed within the last 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Facility Person #3 lacked one of their two written, nonfamily references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Facility Person #1 lacked verification that they had requested their FBI Clearance and NSOR Certificate prior to starting. The fingerprinting verification was dated 12 days after starting and the NSOR request was dated 6 days after starting at the facility. The file for Facility Person #5 lacked verification that they had requested their FBI Clearance prior to starting. The FBI clearance on file was dated 1 day after starting at the facility. The file for Facility Person #6 lacked verification that they had requested their Child Abuse Clearance and NSOR Certificate prior to starting. The Child Abuse Clearance was dated 2 days after starting and the NSOR Certificate was dated 3 days after starting at the facility”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Staff person #2 and #5 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The file for Facility Person #5 lacked current fire safety training. The last documented fire safety training was 6.25.21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for Facility Person #2 lacked completion of Pediatric First Aid and CPR training. Facility Person #2 was observed alone at approximately 2:34pm to be supervising 8 preschool age children during naptime. Without the required Pediatric First Aide and CPR training Facility Person #2 must be supervised per the Federal regulations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Torn rest mats causing foam to be exposed were observed in Classrooms 103, 107, 112, 116 and 123, In Classroom 107 2 cracked lids with potential pinch points were observed. In Classroom 116 one cracked bin with a potential pinch point was observed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “A small area of peeling paint was observed on the wall next to the changing area in Classroom 126.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “The rest equipment in Classroom 126 was not labeled for use of a specific child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the address of the physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the addresses for the release persons listed. The emergency contact forms for Children #4, #5 and #6 lacked the telephone numbers for the release persons listed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “Emergency contact forms were missing for two children receiving care in Classroom 120.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “Written parental consent was missing for an allergy relief medication in Classroom 132.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The file for Facility Person #5 lacked a current health assessment that had been completed within the last 24 months. The file for Facility person #5 lacked completion of a tuberculosis screening within 12 months prior to starting. The tuberculosis screening was completed 64 days after starting at the facility. The file for Facility Person #6 lacked an initial health assessment and tuberculosis screening within 12 months prior to starting at the facility. The health assessment was completed 3 days after starting and the tuberculosis screening was completed 2 days after starting at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The emergency contact form for Child#1 lacked signed parental consent for obtaining emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Documentation that the facility has completed testing of the fire alarm system every 30 days was not present at the time of the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2022

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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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 April 20, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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?

143, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does The Goddard School accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are The Goddard School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Goddard School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 271-8000 to ask.

What is The Goddard School's phone number?

(724) 271-8000.

Where is The Goddard School?

400 Blue Spruce Way, Murrysville, PA 15668. The nearest other daycare we list is Rainbow Connection Ecdc, 0.4 miles away.

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