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295 Mills St, York, PA
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The Goddard School
- licensed capacity
- 165
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Goddard School
The Goddard School is a child care center in York, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 165 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 41 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks though kindergarten
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 165 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks though kindergarten |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Wonder of Learning® |
| Enrichment | American Sign Language |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 165 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
- 165 children
- License number
- #CER-00255903
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 9 visits · 41 rules in all · 29 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 12
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Background checks 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Transportation 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2026Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility self-reported the following incident: Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not maintain supervision of Child #1 at all times. Staff #3 was not physically present with Child #1 on the facility premises.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
Apr 7, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“The Emergency Contact forms for children #s 1, 3 and 5 did not have completed parental consent sections for wading and swimming excursions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“In the Greece Room, Cert Rep observed only 4 emergency contact forms while 12 children were present in the care space. In the Multi-Purpose Room, Cert Rep observed that there were no emergency contact forms for any of the children present in the care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the USA, Egypt, Greece, Mexico and Multi-Purpose Rooms, cert rep observed dirty air vents in the ceiling. In the China Room, Cert Rep observed a circular, children's table, stained with sticky, adhesive residue. The table was located on the left side of the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“In the Greece, Japan, Mexico and Multi-Purpose Rooms cert rep observed that handwashing signs were not posted above each toilet, as required. In the Australia Room, in the first bathroom, Cert Rep observed that the handwashing sign was not posted, as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“In the Italy Room, cert rep observed that cribs in use did not have 2 feet of clearance on three sides, as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the USA room, cert rep observed several damaged children's books with broken spines, ripped pages and exposed, deteriorating cardboard. These books were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“In the multi-Purpose Room, cert rep observed that the first kit did not contain non-porous gloves, as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
Oct 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that multiple cribs were touching while in use in the infant classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
Sep 15, 2025Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility self reported that child 1 was left inside the classroom unsupervised for less than one minute after the classroom transitioned outside to play.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
Apr 1, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a bottle in the USA refrigerator was not labeled with the child's name. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Documentation of the clearances on file for staff member 3, did not include out of state clearances and was observed working with children. Documentation of the state police clearance, child abuse clearance and FBI clearance on file for staff member 1 were updated more then 60 months of the original date. The state police clearance expired on 6/18/24 and was updated on 7/16/24. The child abuse clearance expired on 6/18/24 and was updated on 7/16/24 and the FBI clearance expired on 7/03/24 and was updated on 7/18/24. The out of state clearances for staff member 3 was corrected on 4/29/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit in the Australia classroom did not include gauze. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the floors were visibly dirty in the corners of the Egypt classroom. There were cobwebs between the door leading the to the playground and the wall in the Greece classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was chipped paint behind the door in the USA classroom. There was chipped paint behind the diaper trashcan in the Egypt classroom. There was chipped paint under the window by the door and chipped plaster behind the bookshelf in the China classroom. All of the chipped paint and plaster were corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a basket with dinosaurs it in was visibly dirty in the Egypt classroom and a broken basket with wooden play people in the China classroom. Both were corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that science sensory bottles with small beads, small stars and uncooked pasta pieces; all less than 1 inch in diameter were all able to be opened causing a possible choking hazard in the Japan classroom. All sensory bottles were removed during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
Jan 30, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1, did not include an exam of communicable diseases and an assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that sunscreen was within reach of children in the Australia classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that window blinds were broken in the China, Brazil and India classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that paint was peeling behind the trash can by the changing table in the USA classroom. Plaster under the window in the India classroom was chipping. Both were corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
Jun 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff member 1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff member 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet) Health and Safety Basics Training”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2024
Apr 1, 2024Inspection17 rules cited
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Documentation of the emergency contact form on file for child 3 did not include the address of the physician/medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 3 did not include the enrolling parent's work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1 and child 3 did not include the complete address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“Documentation of the 6 month review of the emergency contact on file for child 2, child 4, child 5 and child 6 were updated more than 6 months of the initial date.”
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 6 was updated more than 24 months from the initial health assessment. The initial health assessment was completed on 11/21/21 and updated on 1/2/24. Staff member 5 did not have an updated health assessment on file. The initial health assessment on file was dated 9/2/21.”
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Documentation of the TB test on file for staff member 3 was completed on 2/18/24 which is after the staff members start date.”
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 2 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Documentation on file for staff member 1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the shelves in the Egypt classroom refrigerator were dirty and stained with juice/food.”
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a couch was ripped in the India classroom. A shelf in the Australia bathroom was broken. The shelf was removed during the inspection.”
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the trash can lid in the Greece bathroom was on the floor next to the trash can. The lid was put on to the trash can in the bathroom during the time of inspection.”
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that paint was peeling behind the door in the indoor gross motor space. This was corrected during the inspection.”
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a ceiling tile in the China classroom had a water mark on it.”
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit in the India classroom was missing gauze.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
3270.66(b) Original container
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a spray bottle wasn't labeled in the China classroom.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Documentation of the state police clearance and the child abuse clearance on file for staff member 4 was updated more than 60 months from the initial clearance dates. The initial state police clearance was obtained on 1/4/19 and updated 1/2/24. The initial child abuse clearance was obtained on 1/7/19 and updated on 1/8/24. The state police clearance on file for staff member 1 was obtained more than 45 days from the staff members start date.”
3270.111(c) Promote development
“During the time of inspection, certification representative heard a staff member yelling at a child on the playground. Certification representative went to the classroom window and observed a staff member screaming in a child's face for them to come down the slide and then the same staff member was eye level to another child yelling at the child to move over to the other playground.”
Jul 13, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Staff member #1 left child #1 outside on the playground, alone and unsupervised for approximately one minute.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff member #1 left child #1 outside on the playground, alone and unsupervised for approximately one minute.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
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Apr 6, 2023Inspection18 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 4 did not include the date that the TB test was given or read.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Documentation of the disclosure statement on file for staff member 1, staff member 2, staff member 3, staff member 9, staff member 10, staff member 11, staff member 12, staff member 13, staff member was not signed by a witness.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 5, staff member 6 and staff member 8 were completed after 24 months of their initial health assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Documentation of the emergency plan on file didn't include the continuity of operations plan.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1, staff member 2, staff member 5 , staff member 9 and staff member 10 didn't include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the petal on the trash can that is used to lift the lid in the France classroom was broken.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“Documentation of the emergency plan on file didn't include a method to contact parents or a method to inform parents the emergency has ended and instructions for how to safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Documentation of the mandated reporter training for staff member 7 was completed more than 60 months from the original mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Two written references
“Documentation of number of hours experience working with children and two non family reference attesting to the person's suitability to provide child care were not on file for staff member 10. Documentation of number of hours experience working with children was not on file for staff member 1.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.66(b) Original container
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was an unlabeled spray bottle located within the reach of children in Japan's bathroom. This was placed out of reach of children during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit located in the China classroom was missing gloves. The first aid kit in the India classroom was missing gloves and gauze. The first aid kits in the Italy classroom and Egypt classroom were both missing soap. All items were placed in the first aid kits in all classrooms during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“Documentation of the agreement for child 1, child 2 and child 3 didn't include an arrival and departure time.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the France classroom didn't have daily activities posted in the space. The written plan of daily activities was placed in the classroom during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Documentation of the emergency plan and the parent letter on file didn't include accommodations for infant, toddler, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the nap mats weren't labeled in the France classroom and the China classroom. All nap mats were labeled during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the windows in the multi-purpose room had a significant amount of dust on them and there were three broken blinds located in the India classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of testing the fire detection system showed that the system wasn't tested every 30 days. The system was tested 3/9/23 and not tested in April at the time of inspection on April 21, 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Documentation of the emergency plan training was not on file for staff member 10.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
Apr 20, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“File for Staff 6 did not have verification of education or experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff number 1 had a health assessment dated 11/8/19 and an updated health assessment on 4/18/22, which is greater than 24 months. Staff number 2 had a health assessment dated 6/23/19 and updated on 4/16/22, which is greater than 24 months. Staff number 5 had a health assessment dated 7/2/19 and updated on 10/24/21, which is greater than 24 months. Staff number 6 did not have a health assessment on file. Staff number 7 had a health assessment dated 6/18/21, which was completed after the date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 did not have an acceptable FBI clearance on file. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until clearance is obtained. Staff person #3 had mandated reporter training dated 3/9/16 and was renewed on 5/11/22, which is greater than 60 months. Staff person #3 did not have an acceptable FBI clearance on file, Staff Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until clearance is obtained. Staff person #4 had an FBI clearance dated 1/7/17 and updated on 3/3/22, Child abuse clearance dated 12/29/16 and updated 1/26/22, and a State Police Clearance dated 12/18/16 and renewed on 1/26/22, which is greater than 60 months. Staff Person #6 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff Person #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility until clearance is obtained. Staff person #7 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff Person #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility until clearance is obtained. Staff person #9 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff Person #9 may not work in a child care position at the facility until clearance is obtained..”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the China Classroom, water spots were observed on the ceiling tiles.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff person #6 did not have 2 nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file. Staff person #8 did not have 2 nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2022
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“In the Brazil Classroom, the blue chair was observed to be in disrepair. This was corrected on site. In the Greece Classroom, a blue couch was observed to be in disrepair. This was corrected on site. In the Japan Classroom, the blue couch was observed to be in disrepair. This was corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 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 August 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 41 rules across 8 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 29 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?
165, 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, 6:30 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 (717) 840-2522 to ask.
What is The Goddard School's phone number?
(717) 840-2522.
Where is The Goddard School?
88 Theater Ln, York, PA 17402. The nearest other daycare we list is Small Steps Day Care School, 0.5 miles away.