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278 Gerald St, State College, PA
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The Goddard School
- licensed capacity
- 140
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Goddard School
The Goddard School is a child care center in State College, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 140 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 140 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Non-Biometric Security Scanner, Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | NECPA accredited, Other accreditation (Pennsylvania Department of Education; Keystone STARS (STAR 4)) |
| Licensed capacity | 140 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
- 140 children
- License number
- #CER-00242279
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2025: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 2 visits
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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- Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 29, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the physical site portion of the Renewal Inspection conducted 8-12-22 the utility closet next to the Kitchenette was found to be unsecured making access to the cleaning products inside. The owner was notified and rectified the situation immediately.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the physical site portion of the Renewal Inspection conducted 8-12-22 an outlet on a surge protector was uncovered under the computer desk in the Turtles Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
Feb 25, 2022Visit4 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On Friday February 11th, 2022 at approximately 7:30a.m. Child #1 was left unsupervised for approximately 8 minutes when Staff #1 escorted him to his room and sent him in without verifying his teacher was in the room.His teacher was not in the room which left child #1 alone in the room without staff supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On Friday February 11th, 2022 at approximately 7:30a.m. Child #1 was left unsupervised for approximately 8 minutes when Staff #1 escorted him to his room and sent him in without verifying his teacher was in the room.His teacher was not in the room which left child #1 alone in the room without staff supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On Friday February 11th, 2022 at approximately 7:30a.m. Child #1 was left unsupervised for approximately 8 minutes when Staff #1 escorted him to his room and sent him in without verifying his teacher was in the room. His teacher was not in the room which left child #1 alone in the room without staff supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On Friday February 11th, 2022 at approximately 7:30a.m. Child #1 was left unsupervised for approximately 8 minutes when Staff #1 escorted him to his room and sent him in without verifying his teacher was in the room.His teacher was not in the room which left child #1 alone in the room without staff supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 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 July 9, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?
No. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists no cited rules in its 2 visits in the last 3 years. 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?
140, the licensed capacity on the state record.
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 (814) 237-1160 to ask.
What is The Goddard School's phone number?
(814) 237-1160.
Where is The Goddard School?
1545 Westerly Pkwy, State College, PA 16801. The nearest other daycare we list is Scasd Corl Street Ceel, 0.4 miles away.