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The Goddard School of Malvern
- licensed capacity
- 115
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Goddard School of Malvern
The Goddard School of Malvern is a child care center in Malvern, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 115 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks to 6 years
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 115 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks to 6 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based, STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | Wonder of Learning® |
| Staff | Highly qualified educators |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | Cognia (AdvancED) accredited, Other accreditation (Keystone STARS, STAR 4) |
| Licensed capacity | 115 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Goddard School of Malvern has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Goddard School of Malvern
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 115 children
- License number
- #CER-00249211
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 25, 2025: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 35 rules in all · 35 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 11
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- 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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Nov 25, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/25/25, the record reviewed for staff #2 did not include verification of childcare experience for the position performing (Assistant group supervisor).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/25/25, the staff evaluation reviewed for staff #1 was not annually updated. Lasted dated 10/4/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/25/25, child #1, #2 and #3 were observed sleeping in cribs with less than 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/25/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #4 and #5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
Dec 17, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation conducted 12/17/2024 It was found that an incident occurred on 11/8/2024 where staff person #1 forcefully sat child #1 down on the concreate causing the child to hit their head. It was also found that staff person #1 grabs children and slams them down into chairs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the complaint investigation conducted 12/17/2024 It was found that staff person #1 used a harsh tone with child #1. It was also found that staff person #1 often screams at children during different incidents.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During the complaint investigation conducted 12/17/2024 It was found that the facility did not record an accident, injury report involving an incident where child #1 hit their head.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“During the complaint investigation conducted 12/17/2024 It was found that staff person #1 gets into arguments and disagreements with different parents of enrolled children at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
Nov 27, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/17/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #6 did not include telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the record reviewed for Staff #4 did 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: Jan 6, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #5, #6 and #7 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the agreement reviewed for child #4 and #5 did not include the fee amount.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the pediatric first aid and CPR certificate reviewed for staff #1 was an online training only. Online training is not an acceptable training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, 12 clock hours of childcare training was not available for review for staff #2, and #3. (see start dates on conde sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, there were no daily schedules posed in each group space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the rest equipment (Cots) throughout the facility were not labeled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the sink in the 2yr old room did not include a hand washing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, peeled paint was observed in the 2-3-year-old bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the first aid kit reviewed in the 2-yr old room did not include scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the record reviewed for staff #4 did not include proof of education or experience to qualify them for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the emergency plan reviewed did not address the facilities continuity of operations. Upon request there was no continuity of operations policy or plan available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, #3, #4 and #6 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
May 22, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On May 22, 2024 during the unannounced inspection there were toxics (Destine, Butt Paste diaper cream and sanitizer spray) on a shelf under the unlocked changing table that was in reach and accessible to children in the 11--18-month-old classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On May 22, 2024 during the unannounced inspection there was chipped paint observed along the window sills in the 18- to 24-month-old classroom. (Choo- Choo's)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On May 22, 2024 during the complaint investigation it was found that on 4/16/24 staff persons #1 grabbed child #1 by the arms and placed the child on the ground roughly.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“On May 22, 2024 during the complaint investigation it was found that staff persons #1 and #2 scream and yell at children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024
May 22, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On May 22, 2024 during the unannounced inspection there were toxics (Destine, Butt Paste diaper cream and sanitizer spray) on a shelf under the unlocked changing table that was in reach and accessible to children in the 11--18-month-old classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On May 22, 2024 during the unannounced inspection there was chipped paint observed along the window sills in the 18- to 24-month-old classroom. (Choo- Choo's)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On May 22, 2024 during the complaint investigation it was found that on 4/16/24 staff persons #1 grabbed child #1 by the arms and placed the child on the ground roughly.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“On May 22, 2024 during the complaint investigation it was found that staff persons #1 and #2 scream and yell at children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024
Dec 12, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of renewal inspection record of staff person #2, #3 did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. File of staff person #7 included only 1 non-family reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At the time of renewal inspection, health report of child #3 was from 10/10/22 and had to be update at least every 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of children #1 and #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #8 did not include verification of classes taken that would qualify staff person #8 for a position of a group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #7 did not include verification that staff person #7 has completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff persons #1 and #4 did not include child abuse clearance from the state of New Jersey in which staff #1 and #4 resided within the previous five-year period. FBI clearance of staff persons #1 and #4 were from Department of Education which are not acceptable. Staff person #1 and #4 provisional hire period ended on 10/15/23. File of staff persons #2 and #6 did not include FBI clearance required by DHS. Provisional hire period of staff person #2 ended on 10/20/23, provisional hired period ended on 11/2/23. File of staff person #3 did not include NSOR certificate. Staff person #3 provisional hired period ended on 10/11/23. Staff person #7 did not include a completed PSP criminal history clearance and PA child abuse clearance. Provisional hire period expired on 11/10/23. DHS required FBI clearance of staff person #9 did not include a rap sheet. File of staff person #10 did not include NSOR certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency contact forms were updated in a master file, but not updated accordingly in each childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“At the time of renewal inspection, observed a trash can without a lid in a toilet area located in Room 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of renewal inspection file of staff person #3, #5, #7 did not include verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
Jan 23, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative conducted a facility walk through and inspected Classroom #6 and noticed two small holes on the left side of the room underneath the window.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #1 file. Staff #1 Disclosure Statement was missing a date and witness signature by operator. (Corrected on Site).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative conducted a walk through and inspected Classroom #3 and noticed peeled paint /plastered by the black gate in the center of the room. The Certification Representative also noticed peeled paint in Classroom #7 by the back window near the block area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #2, and Staff 3 files. Staff #2, Staff #3 did not provide a Health and Safety professional development training within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed. Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 files. Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 did not have an updated Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child #4 file. Child #4 Fee Agreement the person's designated by a parent to whom a child may be released to was not completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child #6 emergency contact form. Child #6 Emergency Contact form is missing the work numbers and work addresses by the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #2 file. Staff # 2 did not provide a professional development in Pediatrics First Aid within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative conducted a facility walk through and inspected Classroom #8 First Aid Kit. Tweezers were missing from the First Aid Kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about The Goddard School of Malvern
Is The Goddard School of Malvern licensed?
Yes. The Goddard School of Malvern is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Goddard School of Malvern last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 25, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School of Malvern had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 35 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 Malvern care for?
115, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does The Goddard School of Malvern accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Goddard School of Malvern's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Goddard School of Malvern cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 647-2836 to ask.
What is The Goddard School of Malvern's phone number?
(610) 647-2836.
Where is The Goddard School of Malvern?
250 Lancaster Ave, Malvern, PA 19355. The nearest other daycare we list is The Malvern School, 0.6 miles away.