The Goddard School

3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“Observed flaking paint under the window in the Bridges Room. Observed flaking plaster from two holes near the fire alarm in the Space Bathroom of the Duquesne Room. Observed flaking paint and plaster along the window ledge of the gym.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026

3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

“Hand-washing signs were not posted above the bathroom sink in the Children's Museum Room and above one of the toilets in the gym bathroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“Observed dirt build-up on the bottom ledge of a toy shelf in the Bridges Room. Observed peeling tape on the diaper changing table in the Bridges Room. Observed a torn plastic card holder on the bottom of the bookshelf in the Children's Museum Room.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

“Observed a tear, which exposes the inner foam, on one of the rest mats in the Three Rivers Room. This presents a potential choking hazard for children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

“Observed less than two feet of space on three sides of a mat where a child was napping in the Neighborhood Room. Observed less than two feet of space on three sides of two mats where children were resting in the Three Rivers Room due to a blue chair being in between.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

“On 3/25/26 at approximately 1:00 PM, Staff Person #10 was supervising 6 children (3 older toddler 3 preschool) and Staff Person #11 was supervising 6 children (3 older toddler 3 preschool) in the Duquesne Room. Staff Person #10 was assisting a child in the attached bathroom. During this time, Staff Person #11 was supervising 8 children on the opposite side of the childcare space and was assisting with the transition to nap, as some children were getting onto their mats while others were running around the room and some were playing in the area. Staff Person #11 was actively directing children to their mats. While doing so, her back was turned to 3 children who were sitting and standing near the dining tables on the other side of the child care space. As a result, for approximately two minutes, these 3 children were not receiving direct supervision.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026

3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

“The most recent Child Service Reports in the file for Child #5 exceeded 6 months between reports.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra

“The fee agreements in the files for Child #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 did not include a description of the services which are to be considered as extra. This is due to the category "extra services" not included on the facility's specific fee agreement.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

3270.123(b) Parent receives original

“The fee agreements in the files for Child #2, 3, 4 and 5 were the original documents.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

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

“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #5 did not include the physician's phone number.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 did not include the enrolling parent's work address/phone.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

“The Emergency Transportation Plan was not posted in the gym.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

“The most recent updated health reports in the files for Child #4 and 5, preschool children, exceeded 12 months between reports.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

“Observed in the Neighborhood Room, Staff Person #4 lifted the lid of the hands-free can to dispose of a disinfectant wipe after a diaper change.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

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

“The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #4, 6 and 7 exceeded 24 months between assessments.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

“The facility did not have an annual traffic letter on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026

3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

“The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification in the file for Staff Person #10 was conducted on 8/31/25. This was after the previous certification expired on 7/31/25.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

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

“The NSOR and Out-of-State Registry check in the file for Staff Person #1 were conducted after the staff person's first day working in child care. The required Out of State clearances in the file for Staff Person #2 were conducted after the staff person's first day working in child care (See LIS Code Sheet).”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

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

“The first annual Fire Safety Training in the file for Staff Person #10 was conducted more than 12 months after the staff person's first day in child care (See LIS Code Sheet).”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the file for Staff Person #9 exceeded 60 months between trainings.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

“The most recent written evaluations in the files for Staff Person #3, 4, 6 and 8 exceeded 12 months between evaluations. The first written evaluation in the files for Staff Person #5 and 10 were conducted more than 12 months after the staff persons' first day working in child care (See LIS Code Sheet).”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

3270.67(d)/3270.82(i) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle/Lidded waste receptacles

“Observed trash cans, which were not lidded and contained soiled tissues, in the bathrooms of the Children's Museum Room.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

“The first aid kit was hanging on a low hook in the Heinz Room, which made the first aid kit accessible to children.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“Observed in the rear area of the Children's Museum Room: a folded wheeled pack n play, which was not secured, a carpet propped against the wall, tables, storage boxes, and chairs stacked upon each other. Observed an easel propped against the wall in the Point State Park Room. This creates potential toppling hazards.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

3270.51 Similar Age Level

“Based on interviews with staff, it was verified that Child #1 was left alone in the Carnegie Room on 10/2/25 at 4:30 PM when Staff Person #1 transitioned the other children in their group to the Heinz Room next door. Child #1 was alone and unsupervised for approximately one minute before Staff Person #1 returned to the room to find the child.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026

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

“Based on interviews with staff, it was verified that Child #1 was left alone in the Carnegie Room on 10/2/25 at 4:30 PM when Staff Person #1 transitioned the other children in their group to the Heinz Room next door. Child #1 was alone and unsupervised for approximately one minute before Staff Person #1 returned to the room to find the child.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026

3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

“Based on interviews with staff, it was verified that Child #1 was left alone in the Carnegie Room on 10/2/25 at 4:30 PM when Staff Person #1 transitioned the other children in their group to the Heinz Room next door. Child #1 was alone and unsupervised for approximately one minute before Staff Person #1 returned to the room to find the child.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026

3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

“Staff person #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 7/2025. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2025

3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

“Based on conversations with staff, it was determined a staff person in a classroom caring for children closed their eyes for a short period of time (approximately 30 seconds) which caused them not to be able to supervise the children in the classroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025

3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

“Staff person #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 7/2025. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2025

3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

“Based on conversations with staff, it was determined a staff person in a classroom caring for children closed their eyes for a short period of time (approximately 30 seconds) which caused them not to be able to supervise the children in the classroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025

3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

“The initial health report in the file for Child #3 was conducted more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025

3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

“The most recent written evaluations in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 12 months between evaluations. The file for Staff Person #3, who has been working at the facility for more than 12 months, did not include a written evaluation (See LIS Code Sheet).”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025

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

“The file for Staff Person #7, who has resided outside of Pennsylvania within the past five years, did not include an out of state criminal history clearance for the state in which she resided (Virginia). The file for Staff Person #8, a rehire, did not include an updated disclosure statement.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025

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

“The facility lacked documentation of an annual fire inspection conducted within the past 12 months (3/13/24).”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025

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

“The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #4 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #8, a rehire, were conducted more than 12 months prior to the staff person's new start date and is not valid (See LIS Code Sheet).”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

3270.124(c) Each child care space

“The emergency contact binder in Room #110, did not contain emergency contact forms for Child #2 and #3, who were receiving care in that room. The emergency contact binder in Room #109, did not contain an emergency contact form for Child #1, who was receiving care in that room.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025

3270.107 Refrigerator

“The refrigerator in Room #103 lacked a thermometer.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025

3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height

“The sinks in Room #103, 104 and 105, in which children in care are now standing on their own, could not be easily approached by means of platforms or steps.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025

3270.52 Mixed Age Level

“On 3/19/25, at 1:00 PM, Staff Person #9 was observed supervising 5 Young Toddlers and 1 Infant during naptime in Room #103.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025

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

“The file for Staff Person #1, who has been working at the facility for more than 12 months, did not include documentation of annual fire safety training. The file for Staff Person #6 did not include documentation of annual fire safety training conducted within the past year (See LIS Code Sheet).”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025

3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

“The current Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification in the file for Staff Person #5 was conducted after the previous certification had expired.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025

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

“The TB screening in the file for Staff Person #3 was conducted after the staff person's first day working with children. The initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #5 was conducted after the staff person's first day working with children. (See LIS Code Sheet).”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

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/CPR in an approved curriculum from a certified PQAS instructor.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025

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

“The FBI Clearance and NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #1 were processed after the staff person's first day working with children and the file for Staff Person #1 did not include a receipt for fingerprints or NSOR application. The out-of-state clearances in the file for Staff Person #1 were received more than 45 days (provisional hire period) after the staff person's first day working with children. The out-of-state clearances and applications for out-of-state clearances in the file for Staff Person #2 were processed after the staff person's first day working with children. The FBI Clearance in the file for Staff Person #4 was dated more than 45 days (provisional hire period) after the staff person's first day working with children. The state police clearance in the file for Staff Person #5 is for volunteer purposes. (See LIS Code Sheet).”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024

3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

“The facility did not have an annual traffic letter on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024

3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

“Observed soiled diapers in a trash can with no liner in the bathroom of Room #103.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“Observed dirt and debris under the diaper changing mats in Room #101, 102, 103 and 104.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024

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

“The most recent updated health assessments in the files for Staff Person #2 and #4 exceeded 24 months between assessments.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024

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

“The most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 12 months between trainings.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2023

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

“The application for the NSOR in the file for Staff Person #3 was submitted after the staff person's first day working in child care at the facility. The file for Staff Person #5 did not include copies of clearances from New Jersey, where staff person has resided within the past five years. The disclosure statements in the files for Staff Person #5, #6 and #7 were not dated or witnessed.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024

3270.66(c) Toxic use- no contamination

“Observed Lysol and Febreez, which were stored next to food items, in the cabinets in Room #101 and 102.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024

3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

“On 1/22/24 at approximately 10:30 AM in the Infant Room, Child #1 was observed sleeping in a crib with less than 2 feet of space between the cribs to the left and right of Child #1's crib.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024

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): Pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024

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

“The one hour update in the files for Staff Person #4, #5,,#8 and #12. were conducted in January, 2023. This was after the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“Staff person #6 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR in an approved curriculum from a PQAS certified instructor.”

Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023

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

“The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain documentation of the required clearances for Virginia and Missouri, where Staff Person has resided within the past five years. The State Police and FBI Clearances in the file for Staff Person #7 were conducted after the staff person's first day in child care (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #7 did not include documentation of an application for State Police Clearance or receipt for fingerprinting prior to start date, which are required for a provisional hire period.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023

3270.51 Similar Age Level

“During naptime, Staff Person #12 was observed supervising 10 Young Toddlers. 4 of the Young Toddlers were awake and not on their rest equipment.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023

3270.81 Glass

“The glass doors in the gym did not include visual strips or other identification at floor level.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“Observed dirt and debris under the mats of the diaper changing tables in Room 101 and 102.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023

3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

“The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #1, #2, #3 and #5 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023

3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

“The initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #10 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023

3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

“The most recent parental updates for the emergency plan and fee agreement in the file for Child #4 exceeded 6 months between updates: 6/14/22-2/10/23.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023

3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

“The files for the following staff did not include the experience/education noted: Staff #2: Bachelor's degree and three years experience. Staff #4: High School Diploma and one year experience. Staff #5: Bachelor's in Education. Staff #10: High School Diploma and 8 years experience.”

Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023

3270.192(5) Two written references

“The file for Staff Person #4 included only one letter of reference.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023

3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

“The documentation for emergency drills conducted at the facility did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers and special needs children or problems encountered/observations during the drills.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023

3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

“Information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically were not posted at the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“The six-hour health and safety training in the files for Staff Person #1, #3, #11 and #13 was conducted prior to 9/30/16 and is not valid. The 10-hour required health and safety training in the files for Staff Person #1, #3, #11 and #13 was conducted more than 90 days after the staff person date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet) The Pediatric CPR/First Aid in the files for Staff Person #4 and #8 was conduced more than 90 days after the staff person's date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023

3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

“The following staff files contained CPR and first aid certification which was not renewed by the expiration; staff #1 expired March 2021 and was renewed late on 4/03/21. Staff #8 expired May 2021 and was renewed late on 2/19/22. Staff #11 expired March 2021 and was renewed late on 7/31/21. The file for staff #4 has no current certification on file. Certification expired May 2021.”

3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

“Facility staff did not participate in fire safety training on as annual basis as required. The training was previously completed by staff on 8/31/20 and again on 9/03/21.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

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

“The file for staff #9, with a start date of 12/16/21, did not contain a completed state police clearance. Staff #9 was observed alone with children on the day of the inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2022

3270.33(a)/3270.36(b)(5) Each staff person meets quals/HS/GED + 2 yrs

“The file for staff #13, designated as an assistant group supervisor on the staff data sheet, did not contain a high school diploma.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2022

3270.35(b)/3270.35(b)(2) Group sup qualifications/Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs

“The file for staff #10, designated as a group supervisor on the staff data sheet, contained an unrelated BA degree with only 14 related credits.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022

3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times

“Staff #9, who based on the contents of their file qualifies as an aide, was observed alone with children on 3/25/22.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2022

3270.102(a)/3270.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects

“Cracks and holes, allowing the inner foam filling to be accessible to children, were observed on a nap mat in room 105 and a nap mat in room 109.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022

3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

“Pet Shop toys with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed in room 109. Older toddlers were observed in care in the room on the day of the inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022

3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

“The file for child #5 contained an agreement which did not specify the date of the child's admission.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022

3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

“The file for child #1 contained emergency contact information which did not include the health insurance policy number.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022

3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

“The files for children #2, #3, #4, and #6 contained immunization records which lacked documentation of receiving the influenza vaccine in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file for child #4 also lacked documentation of receiving the Hep B, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, and polio vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Written exemptions were not on file for these four children.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2022

3270.133(5) Original label

“The following expired medication, intended for child #7, was observed in room 104; Auvi-Q expiration 3/21/22 and Cetirizine Hcl use by date 2/26/22.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022

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

“The following staff files contained pediatric CPR and first aid training completed more than 90 days after hire; Staff #6 hired 2/21/21 and training completed 6/14/21. Staff #7 hired 10/25/21 and training completed 2/27/21 Staff #10 hired 9/24/21 and training completed 3/26/22. Staff #13 was hired 11/06/21 and acceptable training has not yet been completed. The following staff were employed prior to 12/19/20, but did not complete CPR and first aid training until after the 6/17/21 deadline; Staff #2 and #5 training completed 6/25/21, staff #14 training completed 7/31/21.”

3270.94(a)(4)/3270.95(b) Hypothetical locations/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

“Based on the facility's fire drill log, the hypothetical location of the fire has not been rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2022

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

“The facility did not provide proof of purchase or proof of installation of the hardwired interconnected fire detection system at the time of renewal.”

Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2022

3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

“The file for staff#12 contained 6 of 12 required annual clock hours. The file for staff #14 contained 8 of 12 required annual clock hours.”

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

“The files for staff #1, #3, #5, #12, and #14 contained health assessments which were not updated within 24 months. The most recent health assessments on file are now current. The files for staff #2 and #4 do not contain current health assessments conducted within the last 24 months.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022