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The Goddard School

119 Pheasant Run, Newtown, PA 189404.9· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
140
open each week
5 days
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About The Goddard School

The Goddard School is a child care center in Newtown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 140 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Child care center
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
140 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 license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity140 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
140 children
License number
#CER-00244279
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3

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. Sep 2, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “A/P was stated that the AP will pull the children and being rough with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2026

  2. Jun 24, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “A child was injured while playing outside and no staff witnessed the incident.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026

  3. Jun 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “A child was injured while playing outside and no staff witnessed the incident.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026

  4. May 19, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On 5/19/26 certification representative verified that staff person # 1 stopped a child from running by reaching an arm out and pushing child's face.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026

  5. Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 23, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On 8/23/24 at unannounced inspection certification representative confirmed a self-reported non-compliance event that occurred on 8/14/24. Staff person # 1 left child # 1 unattended in a car seat for approximately one minute.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024

  8. Mar 22, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “On 3/13/24 staff #1 was in the bathroom with some children while one of her children was in the hallway and eloped with another classroom that was walking by and went with them to the bathroom. Child left her group with staff #1 and went with the other classroom to the gym out of staff #1 supervision group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024

  9. Jan 11, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On 12/16/23 at complaint investigation certification representative that staff verified staff person # 1 put a baby wipe in the child's mouth to keep the child from crying during a diaper change.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024

  10. Oct 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Jul 31, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.21/3270.133 General Health and Safety/Child Medication and Special Diets

      “A child known to have a dairy allergy was served a dairy cupcake at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2023

  2. Oct 17, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “At approximately 4:30 PM on 9/29/22 an incident occurred in which Child #1 was left inside the school unsupervised, while the class was playing on the playground. According to our security cameras, Staff person #1 can be seen taking two students, including child #1 towards the preschool classroom playground door to use the bathroom at 16:30. Staff person #1 can be seen on the video at 16:32 walking away from the door without child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “At approximately 4:30 PM on 9/29/22 an incident occurred in which Child #1 was left inside the school unsupervised, while the class was playing on the playground. According to our security cameras, Staff person #1 can be seen taking two students, including child #1 towards the preschool classroom playground door to use the bathroom at 16:30. Staff person #1 can be seen on the video at 16:32 walking away from the door without child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023

  3. Sep 1, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “At the time of the inspection there was no tape in the first aid kit the preschool room as well as toddler 2 room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “At the time of the inspection the health assessment in the record of staff person #1 was dated 2/24/20”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “At the time of the inspection the emergency contact information for child #1 was not in the space they were receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2, who began employment 2/22/22, had no proof of the completion of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 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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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 September 2, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 7 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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?

140, 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 (215) 579-8844 to ask.

What is The Goddard School's phone number?

(215) 579-8844.

Where is The Goddard School?

119 Pheasant Run, Newtown, PA 18940. The nearest other daycare we list is Newtown Athletic Club, 0.1 miles away.

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