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1408 W Broad St, Quakertown, PA
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The Goddard School
- licensed capacity
- 120
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Goddard School
The Goddard School is a child care center in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 120 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 120 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 | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Goddard School has not listed its tuition.
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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
- 120 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256762
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 16 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 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 26, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training
“On 5/26/26, at time of inspection, facility person #1 file did not contain the required health and safety training part 1 and part 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 5/26/26, at time of inspection, facility person #1 file did not contain an NSOR Clearance dated within 60 months as required by CPSL. Facility person #1 NSOR clearance was dated 2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026
Mar 24, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(e) Supervised at all times /Restraints prohibited
“On 3/13/26, provider self-reported that on 3/12/26 at approx. 4:45pm, Staff #1 enclosed Child #1 in a dark bathroom as a form of punishment, resulting in the child being unsupervised for approximately 30-45 seconds. The child was heard crying inside and exited the bathroom crying.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm
“On 3/13/26 at approx. 10:15am, it was reported that Staff #1 smacked Child #2 on the mouth using the back of their hand after Child #2 grabbed a toy from Staff #1 hand. It was also reported that Staff #1 was observed using physical force to pick up children with one arm and screaming in children face using degrading verbiage such as "I cannot deal with you."”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.19(b)/3270.19(c) Child abuse reporting/Submit report - 48 hours
“On 3/24/26, during the investigation, facility staff reported to certification representative ongoing instances of alleged physical and verbal abuse of children by Staff #1. The facility staff failed to report alleged child abuse to Childline as required by mandated reporting requirements under PA CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026
Mar 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(e) Supervised at all times /Restraints prohibited
“On 3/13/26, provider self-reported that on 3/12/26 at approx. 4:45pm, Staff #1 enclosed Child #1 in a dark bathroom as a form of punishment, resulting in the child being unsupervised for approximately 30-45 seconds. The child was heard crying inside and exited the bathroom crying.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm
“On 3/13/26 at approx. 10:15am, it was reported that Staff #1 smacked Child #2 on the mouth using the back of their hand after Child #2 grabbed a toy from Staff #1 hand. It was also reported that Staff #1 was observed using physical force to pick up children with one arm and screaming in children face using degrading verbiage such as "I cannot deal with you."”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.19(b)/3270.19(c) Child abuse reporting/Submit report - 48 hours
“On 3/24/26, during the investigation, facility staff reported to certification representative ongoing instances of alleged physical and verbal abuse of children by Staff #1. The facility staff failed to report alleged child abuse to Childline as required by mandated reporting requirements under PA CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026
Jun 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“On 6/6/25, at time of inspection, rest cots provided by the facility were not labeled for the individual use of specific children in the Young Toddler, PS and PK classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
Jun 7, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.75(c)/3270.75(d) Has all items/On excursions
“On 6/7/24, at time of renewal, first aid kits located in each classroom "go bags" did not contain soap, gauze, tweezers, tape, scissors and water.”
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“On 6/7/24, at time of renewal, peeling paint was observed accessible to children on the windowsill of the infant and young toddler rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024
3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated
“On 6/7/24, at time of renewal, emergency contact information located in the childcare spaces where children were receiving care were not updated at least once in a six-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“On 6/7/24, at time of renewal, Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 5/25/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 6/7/24, at time of renewal, diaper cream instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children on the bottom shelf of an unlocked cabinet located in the Toddler Room bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
Jan 17, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“On 1/17/24, at time of inspection, Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 1/17/24, at time of renewal, Lysol and Comet Cleaner were observed accessible to children in an unlocked sink cabinet in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“On 1/17/24, during complaint investigation, Staff #1 acknowledged that on 12/5/23, Child #1 was asleep in an upright position in a bouncy seat from 3:36pm - 4:29pm.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 1/17/24, during a complaint investigation, infant Child #2 was observed asleep in a crib unsupervised by a staff person in the back sleeping area. Child #2 crib was placed on the right of the back room where a half wall prevents supervision by staff in the front childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
3270.166(5) Six-months-old held
“On 1/17/24, during complaint investigation, Staff #1 acknowledged that Child #1 was fed a bottle by being placed on a bobby pillow on the floor. Child #1 is younger than 6 months of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
Jan 17, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“On 1/17/24, at time of inspection, Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 1/17/24, at time of renewal, Lysol and Comet Cleaner were observed accessible to children in an unlocked sink cabinet in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“On 1/17/24, during complaint investigation, Staff #1 acknowledged that on 12/5/23, Child #1 was asleep in an upright position in a bouncy seat from 3:36pm - 4:29pm.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 1/17/24, during a complaint investigation, infant Child #2 was observed asleep in a crib unsupervised by a staff person in the back sleeping area. Child #2 crib was placed on the right of the back room where a half wall prevents supervision by staff in the front childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
3270.166(5) Six-months-old held
“On 1/17/24, during complaint investigation, Staff #1 acknowledged that Child #1 was fed a bottle by being placed on a bobby pillow on the floor. Child #1 is younger than 6 months of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
Jun 12, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the following rooms: Daring Dragons by the door, Lil' Tumbleweeds by the tree, kitchen area, cubby near door, Silly Seahorses by the back door”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1,3,4,5 and 6 were missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 2 was missing a copy of their immunization record. The file of child 3, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During renewal inspection certification rep checked first aid bag. The first aid bag in Daring Dragons was missing tweezers”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023
- Sep 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 25, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint and plaster exposed in room Swirling Snowflakes. Chipped paint was observed in rooms Silly Seahorses and Bold bridges.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During renewal inspection, certification rep observed diaper change in Daring Dragons. Staff did not wash the child's hands after the diaper was changed”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(7) Arrival/departure times/Services considered extra
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 and 12 were missing arrival and departure times on the fee agreementDuring renewal inspection certification reviewed children's file. Fee agreements for Child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 and 12 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 10 was missing work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 3 was missing health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefitsDuring renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 2 and 8 were missing address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During renewal inspection certification reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing 10 hour health and safety training. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 7-18-22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person # 1. staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 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 26, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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?
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Goddard School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Goddard School'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 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 529-0408 to ask.
What is The Goddard School's phone number?
(215) 529-0408.
Where is The Goddard School?
138 Mill Rd, Quakertown, PA 18951. The nearest other daycare we list is My Size City, 0.3 miles away.