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The Goddard School Plymouth Meeting
- licensed capacity
- 145
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Goddard School Plymouth Meeting
The Goddard School Plymouth Meeting is a child care center in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 145 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks to 5 years
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 145 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | Wonder of Learning® |
| Staff | Tenured Teachers |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Biometric entry device, Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Languages | American Sign Language |
| Accreditation | Cognia (AdvancED) accredited, Other accreditation (Keystone STARS (STAR 2)) |
| More | Founded Fall 2017 |
| Licensed capacity | 145 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Goddard School Plymouth Meeting has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Goddard School Plymouth Meeting
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 145 children
- License number
- #CER-00255945
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 34 rules in all · 34 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 16
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Records and paperwork 3
- Background checks 3
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Apr 15, 2026Visit6 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“In review of health and safety documentation, facility's policy addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment, failed to address identification and prevention of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 04/15/26, cert rep observed in the Lily room, cleaning materials accessible to children at the handwashing station.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 04/15/26, cert rep observed first-aid kit located in the outdoor play space failed to contain gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 04/15/26, cert rep observed the cot chart in the Rose room, was missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 04/15/26, cert rep observed in the Tulip room, emergency contact information for children receiving care was not present.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“In review of children's files, child 1's file failed to include an updated child health report. The last documented health report included in file was last completed on 10/31/24”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026
Dec 1, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During compliant investigation on Monday, 12/01/25, cert rep was informed that admin conducted an internal investigation and determined that a staff handled a child aggressively causing injury to the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
Oct 21, 2025Visit2 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“In review of staff files on Tuesday, 10/21/25, staff person 1 file failed to include results of the TB screening by the Mantoux method.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“In review of staff files on Tuesday, 10/21/25, staff person 1 file failed to include a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
Apr 11, 2025Visit6 rules cited
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“In review of staff files, staff persons 3 and 5 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development training. Staff person 3 and 5 files contained 5.5 hours of PD training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“In review of staff files, staff person 4 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“In review of staff files, staff person 6 file failed to contain two written, nonfamily references. File only contain one written reference.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“In review of staff files, staff person 5 file failed to contain required health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“In review of staff files, staff person 1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 11/03/19.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to contain out of state child abuse clearance and sex offender registry check and staff person 7 file failed to contain a completed FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
Mar 25, 2024Inspection19 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“In review of emergency plan, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement addressing continuity of operation statement.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“In review of fire safety documents, staff persons 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18 and 21, failed to have completed annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 8 and 12 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety topics.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to include current child abuse and FBI clearances. Child abuse clearance contained in file was last completed on 10/25/18 and FBI clearance contained in file was last completed on 10/24/18. Staff person 6 file failed to include current PA state police, child abuse and FBI clearances. PA state police clearance contained in file was last completed on 02/18/19, child abuse clearance contained in file was last completed on 02/14/19 and FBI clearance contained in file was last completed on 02/13/19. Staff person 10 file failed to include DHS FBI clearance. FBI clearance contained in file was from the DOE. Staff person 12 file failed to include PA state police, child abuse and FBI clearances and NSOR. Staff person 14 file failed to include PA state police and DHS FBI clearances. File contained request for PA state police clearance and DOE FBI clearance. Staff person 15 file failed to include NSOR certificate. File contained NSOR application. Staff person 16 file failed to include out of state FBI clearance. Staff person 16 file failed to include FBI clearance. File contained request for FBI clearance. Staff person 19 file failed to include FBI clearance and NSOR certificate. And staff/facility person 20 file failed to include signed disclosure statement for volunteers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“In review of staff files, staff persons 12 and 16, group supervisors, file failed to include verification of degree or college transcripts verifying area of studies. Staff person 12's file, who received their degree abroad, file failed to include evolution to determine the US equivalent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) Associate's + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“In review of staff files, staff persons 7 and 10, group supervisors, file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children prior to position at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“In review of staff files, staff persons 4, 15, 17 and 19, assistant group supervisors, file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children. Staff persons 15, 17 and 19 file failed to include proof of education.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“In review of staff files, staff persons 1, an aide, file failed to include proof of education.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“In review of staff files, staff person 14, an aide, file failed to include, at minimum, verification of an 8th grade education and verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of child care experience prior to employment at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During renewal inspection on Monday, 03/25/24, cert rep observed children receiving care failed to have their emergency contact information present in the childcare space care was provided.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“In review of children's file, child 1, an infant, file failed to have an updated health report. Health report contained in child's 1 file was last completed on 08/30/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“In review of children's file, child 2, an older toddler, file failed to have an updated health report. Health report contained in child's 2 file was last completed on 02/10/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“In review of staff files, staff/facility persons 12, 15, 19 and 20 file failed to include a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“In review of staff files, staff/facility persons 12, 15, and 20 file failed to include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.191 Individual Records
“In review of staff files, facility person 22, a volunteer, failed to have a record on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“In review of staff files, facility persons 1, 10, 12 and 20 file failed to include 2 letters of references.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(ii) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“In review of staff files, staff person 12 and 18 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum. Pediatric First Aid/CPR contained in staff person's 18 file does not meet requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“In review of staff files, staff persons 2, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, and 18 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 5, 6, 9 and 11 had not completed required health and safety professional development training required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe of 04/29/22. Health and safety training contained in staff person 6 files was completed prior to 09/30/16 and staff persons 5, 9 and 11 completed "Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification" after 06/30/2018. Staff persons 4, 9 and 13 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe, 12/30/22. Staff persons 7 and 12 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons 7 and 12 has not completed pre-service training in pediatric first aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum required prior to caring for children. Staff person 12 has not completed pre-service training in mandated reporter training required prior to caring for children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
Apr 3, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“File Record for Staff #2 did not include competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.151(c)(2)(ii) Record include X-ray results and evaluation
“File record for Staff #1 did not include the results of a chest x-ray and evaluation for chemoprophylaxis.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“File Record for Staff #3 did not include FBI Clearance”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“File Records for Staff #4, Staff #5, Staff #6 and Staff #7 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“File record for Child #4 did not include an update of the emergency contact information at least once in a 6 month period”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“File records for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5,Child #6 and Child #7 did not include a review and update the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
Jun 14, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.192(2)(iii)/3270.192(5) Exp, educ., training at facility/Two written references
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 and 8 did not have 2 years of verified experience in their file.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 12 wasmissing two reference letters. Staff 13 was missing one reference letter”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Annual evaluation for staff 9 were more than a year old.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During renewal inspection, certification rep check the cribs. The cribs that had sleeping babies in them were not at least 2 feet of space is required on three sides”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2022
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“During renewal inspection, certification rep reviewed child files. Child 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the following classrooms, Poppy, Petunia, Buttercup, Rose and Tulip”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 had a copy of the receipt on file. Staff 12 were missing state criminal clearance. Staff 13 was missing NSOR and Staff 14 was missing FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2022
3270.31(e)/3270.31(g) Age and Training/Professional development certificate
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,5,missing annual training hoursDuring renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff person #10 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During renewal inspection, certification tried to flush the toilet in the Buttercup classroom. Toilet would not flush”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The Goddard School Plymouth Meeting
Is The Goddard School Plymouth Meeting licensed?
Yes. The Goddard School Plymouth Meeting is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Goddard School Plymouth Meeting last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School Plymouth Meeting had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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 Plymouth Meeting care for?
145, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does The Goddard School Plymouth Meeting accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Goddard School Plymouth Meeting'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 Plymouth Meeting cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 616-3409 to ask.
What is The Goddard School Plymouth Meeting's phone number?
(610) 616-3409.
Where is The Goddard School Plymouth Meeting?
3025 Walton Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462. The nearest other daycare we list is Magic Memories Plymouth Meeting, 0.1 miles away.