Kindercare Learning Center/Bethel Park
1040 Clifton Rd, Bethel Park, PA
4.2· 28 reviews
The Goddard School
- licensed capacity
- 148
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Goddard School
The Goddard School is a child care center in Venetia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 148 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 148 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
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 148 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
- 148 children
- License number
- #CER-00247973
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 23, 2025: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Oct 23, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“In room 8, a cot was observed to have less than 2 feet of space on three sides while it was in use by a child in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Emergency drills were documented on a form created by the operator that did not include the following required information: SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS THE FACILITY USED FOR ANY CATEGORY OF CHILDREN (Infants, Toddlers, Children with Special Needs); and LIST PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED OR OBSERVATIONS DURING THE DRILL (For use in updating the Emergency Plan).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days during the following time periods: 10/17-12/4/2024; 2/11-3/13/2025; 6/26-8/1/2025; and 8/1-9/12/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In room 8, there were water stains observed on 5 ceiling tiles.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025
Oct 31, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Bite marks were observed on multi-colored foam blocks and a gray foam mat that were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths in room #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Emergency contact information was not present in room #7 for a child who was receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment for staff #2 did not include the results of an examination for communicable diseases and the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“A parent of child #1 did not review and update the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period between 7/16/2023 and 6/4/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days during the following periods of time: 3/15 to 4/17/2024; 4/17 to 5/20/2024; and 6/19 to 7/25/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The record for staff #1 lacked a state police clearance in their record. A state police clearance was obtained during the inspection and placed into staff #1's record.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The parent letter did not include the facility's emergency procedures for shelter in place at the facility, including lock down; and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The record for staff #3, who was working in child care as an AGS, lacked verification of 2 years experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
Oct 27, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In room #1, there was a sensory bottle containing sand with a screw on top that was not secured in a way to prevent children who are still placing objects in their mouths in room from accessing its contents.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A dispenser containing hand sanitizer was observed to be mounted on the wall by the inside entrance to the facility, where it was accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“(2) water-stained ceiling tiles were observed in room #8. Low growing prickly weeds were observed in the planter boxes in the outdoor play space, which were accessible and posed a potential hazard to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint was observed on the wall to the left of the door when entering room #2 and on a shed in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“A crib was observed obstructing a door that serves as an exit from room #1 to the outside of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Splintering wood and a protruding nail were observed on a wooden planter box on the ground in the outdoor play space, where it was accessible and posed a potential hazard to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment, as per Announcement C-22-03.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement for child #1 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The record for staff #1, who resided outside of Pennsylvania within the past 5 years, did not include the required out of state child abuse and neglect registry check and sex offender registry check from the state in which they resided.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“A protective receptacle cover was not placed in an electrical outlet on a power strip plugged in by the computers in room #8.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
Oct 24, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems
“The record for staff #2 included a current health assessment that lacked the results of an examination for communicable diseases and information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2022
3270.166(1) Written statement
“A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant was not obtained from the parent for infants in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“A roll of unused plastic garbage bags observed in an unlocked drawer in a cabinet in the hallway were accessible and posed a suffocation hazard to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The record for staff #1, who has resided outside of PA within the previous 5 years, did not include clearances (state sex offender registry check and state child abuse and neglect check) from the state in which they resided, as required under the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There were no protective receptacle covers placed in (2) electrical outlets located on the outside of the building in the outdoor play space for preschoolers, accessible to children 5 years or younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“There were no handwashing signs posted at the toilets in the bathroom located off the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
Nov 1, 2021Inspection9 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A pergola constructed out of wood located in the outdoor play space and accessible to children in care was splintered posing a hazard for the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2021
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“The facility had an original injury report dated 10/28/21 in the classroom that had not been given to parent on the date of the injury.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2021
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility lacked a copy of the proof of purchase for the fire detection system on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2021
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked a plan that provided for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions in the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff file #2 lacked the updated disclosure statement upon rehire at the facility. Staff #3 file contained PA State Criminal Clearances dated 2/18/15 and 3/3/20 and Child Abuse Clearances 1/21/15 and 3/13/20 which exceeded the 60 months than required by CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2021
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“All staff files reviewed contained documentation of BLS First Aid and Pediatric CPR which does not meet the requirement for Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff file #3 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training completed on 2/13/15 and 3/19/20 which exceeded 60 months as required by CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2021
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Staff #2 file lacked a TB test with results at initial hire in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2021
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“Staff file #1 contained a health assessment dated 6/15/21 that did not include the results of the communicable disease and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care recorded on the health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2021
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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 October 23, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 2 of 2 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?
148, 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 (724) 941-6464 to ask.
What is The Goddard School's phone number?
(724) 941-6464.
Where is The Goddard School?
825 E Mcmurray Rd, Venetia, PA 15367. The nearest other daycare we list is Namaste Montessori of Peters, 0.3 miles away.