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The Goddard School of Chadds Ford

2 Hillman Dr, Chadds Ford, PA 193174.7· 44 reviews
licensed capacity
135
open each week
5 days

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About The Goddard School of Chadds Ford

The Goddard School of Chadds Ford is a child care center in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 135 children, serving school-age children.

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

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 6 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
135 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

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 6 years
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumWonder of Learning®
EnrichmentAmerican Sign Language
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetyBiometric entry device (also key fobs, supervised lobby entry), Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
AccreditationOther accreditation (Keystone STARS)
Licensed capacity135 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Goddard School of Chadds Ford has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Goddard School of Chadds Ford

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
135 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00245827
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Sep 2, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During a renewal inspection on 9/2/2026, it was observed in room #4 that the toilet did not have a handwashing sign above the toilet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During a renewal inspection on 9/2/2026, it was observed in the room #7, there was one electrical outlet that did not have a protective cover in it.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “During a renewal inspection on 9/2/2026, it was observed in room #8 that one bookcase was not anchored and was a tipping hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026

  2. Sep 24, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 9/24/2025, it was observed that the Emergency Contact information in all of the childcare space rooms did not include the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “During the renewal inspection on 9/24/2025, it was observed that in various rooms there were bookcases that were not secure to the wall or the floor and they were tipping hazards. The Tigers room had two bookcases, the Caterpillars room had one bookcase, the Butterflies room had two bookcases that were not secure.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During the renewal inspection on 9/24/2025, it was observed that the Emergency Contact information in all of the childcare space rooms did not include health insurance coverage and the policy number for each child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.81 Glass

      “During the renewal inspection on 9/24/2025, it was observed in the Lions room, that the glass door had no visual strip or visual identification on it.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During the renewal inspection on 9/24/2025, it was observed in the Caterpillars room that two resting mats had split open and the Styrofoam was exposed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “During the renewal inspection on 9/24/25, it was observed that child #1 from the Precious Pandas room was sleeping in a crib that had two sides that did not have 2 feet of space as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

  3. Sep 19, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “During initial inspection on 9/19/2024 it was observed that one shelf in Room # 4, #5, #7, #8, and #9 were not anchored to the floor or the wall and the shelves were a tipping hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “During the initial inspection on 9/19/2024 the file for staff person #1 was viewed and did not contain Delaware State clearances. (See code sheet for hire date)”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During the initial inspection on 9/19/2024, it was observed that the motor skills trapezoid was fraying at the seams in room #3, the couch cover was ripped and the ottoman was fraying at the seams in room #8, and the ottoman in room #9 was fraying at the seams.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the initial inspection on 9/19/2024 it was observed that there was a crack in the plaster wall in room #6.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “During the initial inspection on 9/19/2024 it was observed that the refrigerator in room #1 did not have an operable thermometer in it, and the freezer could not be used because it was covered in ice.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024

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 of Chadds Ford

Is The Goddard School of Chadds Ford licensed?

Yes. The Goddard School of Chadds Ford is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was The Goddard School of Chadds Ford last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Goddard School of Chadds Ford had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 of Chadds Ford care for?

135, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does The Goddard School of Chadds Ford accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are The Goddard School of Chadds Ford'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 of Chadds Ford cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 358-0380 to ask.

What is The Goddard School of Chadds Ford's phone number?

(610) 358-0380.

Where is The Goddard School of Chadds Ford?

2 Hillman Dr, Chadds Ford, PA 19317. The nearest other daycare we list is Kennett YMCA at Chaddsford Elementary, 0.4 miles away.

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