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The Goddard School

300 Seitz Rd, Schwenksville, PA 194735.0· 33 reviews
licensed capacity
115
open each week
5 days

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About The Goddard School

The Goddard School is a child care center in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 115 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
115 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Open Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumWonder of Learning®
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (After School Transportation)
LanguagesAmerican Sign Language
AccreditationOther accreditation (Keystone STARS)
MoreFounded 2002
Licensed capacity115 childrenFrom the state license
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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
115 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00252219
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 22, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Jan 22, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 did not contain the two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 was dated 6/22/25, reflecting the child's parent had not reviewed or updated the emergency contact information in more than 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 did not contain verification of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of inspection, the fille for staff member #1 hired more than 90 days did not contain verification of completions of the required pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training given by a PQAS trainer. The facility's staff data reflected staff member #1's training was completed on 5/10/25 but the training certificate was not observed in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026

  2. Jan 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for child #2 and child #3 was missing the addresses of the individual designated by the parents to whom the child may be released”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(b)/3270.192(4) Suitability of persons in the facility/CPSL information

      “At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not contain the outside of state clearances from Illinois.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

  3. Dec 13, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, hired as an Aide: did not include verification of a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “At the time of inspection, the file for child #1, D.O.B. 10/12/19; contained a health report dated 10/6/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not contain two written nonfamily reference letters from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “At the time of inspection, the emergency contact and financial agreement form for child #1, #2, #3, and#4's were not dated in the last 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #5 was missing the addresses of the release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “At the time of inspection, the health insurance policy number had not been included on the emergency contact form for child #4.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024

  4. Dec 13, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/13/2022 a play table was observed on the playground with standing water and leaves and debris.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/13/22 the file for staff persons #1 #2 #3 and #4 did not contain verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/13/22 the file for staff person #2 did not contain an FBI or NSOR clearance, the file for staff person #5 did not contain an FBI clearance, the file for staff person #6 did not contain an NSOR clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(b) No bed linens alone

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/13/2022 child #1 was observed sleeping with a blanket only at nap time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023

  5. Dec 15, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/22/21 the operator did not have proof of purchase for the fire detection system as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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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 January 22, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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?

115, 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 (610) 287-7100 to ask.

What is The Goddard School's phone number?

(610) 287-7100.

Where is The Goddard School?

300 Seitz Rd, Schwenksville, PA 19473. The nearest other daycare we list is North Penn YMCA-Schwenksville Elementary, 0.7 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).