The Goddard School
2300 South St Second Floor, Philadelphia, PA
5.0· 121 reviews
The Goddard School
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About The Goddard School
The Goddard School is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 156 children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
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- Hours today
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- Licensed capacity
- 156 children
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 156 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
- 156 children
- License number
- #CER-00257242
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 15, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safe sleep 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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May 15, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on 5/15/26, the gross motor blocks in the Young Toddler 3 room were peeling on the corners and were in poor repair.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection on 5/15/26, child #1 in the Infant 1 room, had emergency contact information dated 11/10/25. Emergency contact information must be updated every 6-months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the renewal inspection on 5/14/26, during naptime, the staff did not ensure that there was at least 2 feet of space on 3 sides of each cot while they were in use.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 5/15/26, in the Gym: 1. There was excess dirt on both window seals of the retractable doors. 2. There was a connecting wire at the base of the retractable door that was accessible to the children and posed as a hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“During the renewal inspection on 5/15/26, the operator did not have the full emergency plan posted in a conspicuous area for the parents to view.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026
- Feb 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the renewal inspection on 4/22/25, the emergency exit hallway from Room 103/First Steps was obstructed with 2 strollers and motor scooter.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 4/22/25, in Room 201, there were unopened cardboard boxes containing a lightboard and sidewalk chalk being stored in the childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 4/22/25, the provider did not have written policy that addressed "The Prevention and identification of child maltreatment."”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the renewal inspection on 4/22/25, staff persons #1 and 2 were not able to effectively identify their assigned groups.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
May 14, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the renewal inspection on 5/14/24, there was an infant bottle that was not labelled in Classroom 101.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“During the renewal inspection on 5/14/24, the agreement for child #1 was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 5/14/24, 1. There was a hole exposing insulation and frayed duct tape on the pipe for external water in the Multipurpose room. 2. There was chipping paint and brick particles from the brick wall alongside the window in the Multipurpose room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection on 5/14/24, child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the childcare space while he was in care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
- Jun 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 3, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“While conducting a complaint inspection it was observed classroom #1 had a total of 12 children present. Staff person # 1, was not able to name the specific children responsible for. Classroom# 2 had a total of 12 children present. Staff person #2 was not able to name the specific children responsible for. Finally, classroom#3 had a total of 9 children present. Staff person #3 was not able to name the specific children responsible for.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“While conducting a compliant inspection it was observed that child#1 was not placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“While conducting a complaint inspection it was observed child#1 was placed in rest equipment that was not labeled for the use of a specific child and did not indicate that it was used only by the specified child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“During the complaint inspection it was reported that staff person# 1 has reoccurring situations of ridiculing and calling the children negative names. Calling children jerks, and fat.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the complaint inspection it was reported that staff person#1 on reoccurring times has used harsh language saying inappropriate things to the children. Telling children they are so annoying, and they should get COVID.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023
Apr 3, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“While conducting a complaint inspection it was observed classroom #1 had a total of 12 children present. Staff person # 1, was not able to name the specific children responsible for. Classroom# 2 had a total of 12 children present. Staff person #2 was not able to name the specific children responsible for. Finally, classroom#3 had a total of 9 children present. Staff person #3 was not able to name the specific children responsible for.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“While conducting a compliant inspection it was observed that child#1 was not placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“While conducting a complaint inspection it was observed child#1 was placed in rest equipment that was not labeled for the use of a specific child and did not indicate that it was used only by the specified child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“During the complaint inspection it was reported that staff person# 1 has reoccurring situations of ridiculing and calling the children negative names. Calling children jerks, and fat.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the complaint inspection it was reported that staff person#1 on reoccurring times has used harsh language saying inappropriate things to the children. Telling children they are so annoying, and they should get COVID.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023
- Sep 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 19, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 STAFF FILES. STAFF #1 & #2 FILES DID NOT CONTAIN PEDIATRIC CPR AND PEDICATRIC FIRST AID.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2022
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN FILES AND THE FILE FOR CHILDREN #1, #2, & #3 DID NOT CONTAIN AN UPDATED EMGENCY CONTACT FORM OR FINANCIAL AGREEMENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 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 May 15, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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?
156, 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?
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 774-8877 to confirm.
How much does The Goddard School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 774-8877 to ask.
What is The Goddard School's phone number?
(215) 774-8877.
Where is The Goddard School?
334 S 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19103. The nearest other daycare we list is Trinity Playgroup, 0.1 miles away.