The Learning Experience Child Development Center
915 Old Fern Hill Rd Bldgc, W Chester, PA
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The Goddard School
- licensed capacity
- 128
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Goddard School
The Goddard School is a child care center in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 128 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 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 128 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
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Languages | American Sign Language |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited, Other accreditation (Keystone Four-Star) |
| Licensed capacity | 128 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
- 128 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257341
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
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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- Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/4/25, there were three bottles of cleaning products in the lower cabinet in the bathroom between the Eager Elephants and Laughing Lions classroom”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025
May 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“There was a canopy chair that obstructed the evacuation exit in the Tenacious Tigers classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
May 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.36(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 600 hrs training/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 5/11/23, the file for staff member #1 did not have verification of education and experience that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility. The education on file obtained from a foreign educational institution that had not been evaluated by the Department of Education standards.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 5/11/23, out-of-state clearance information was not on file for staff member #2 DOH (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023
- Apr 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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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 June 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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?
128, 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) 430-8682 to ask.
What is The Goddard School's phone number?
(610) 430-8682.
Where is The Goddard School?
1050 Andrew Dr, West Chester, PA 19380. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Experience Child Development Center, 0.6 miles away.