The Goddard School
703 W Nields St, West Chester, PA
4.8· 54 reviews
West Chester Playschool
- licensed capacity
- 30
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About West Chester Playschool
West Chester Playschool is a child care center in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 30 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ages 2 through 6
- Hours today
- 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 30 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Ages 2 through 6 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Enrichment | Yoga, dance, storytime, hands-on projects; monthly Makin Music classes |
| Staff-to-child ratio | 2 Day class: less than a 1 to 4 teacher-to-student ratio |
| Class size | 2 Day class maximum class size 12 (3 Day: 13; 4 Day: 15; Friday Fun: 15) |
| Daily life | Parents pack food |
| More | Founded Since 1972 |
| Licensed capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for West Chester Playschool
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 30 children
- License number
- #CER-00254859
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 30 rules in all · 30 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Records and paperwork 6
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Transportation 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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Mar 17, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/17/26, the emergency plan reviewed did not include accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/17/26, the agreement reviewed for child #1 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/17/26, upon request an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training was not available for review for staff person #1 and #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/17/26, the emergency plan reviewed did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/17/26, the emergency plan reviewed did not include a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/17/26, staff person #3 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60months. this is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file dated 3/2/21. The file reviewed for staff person #4 (see code sheet for hire date) contained a National Sex Offenders Registry verification dated 10/6/19 which is more than 60 months old. The file reviewed for staff person #4 did not contain the required DHS FBI clearance (The file included a Department of Education FBI Clearance).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/17/26, staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire health and safety training topic.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/17/26, the continuity of operations reviewed did not include backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster. Staff person #1 has completed the health and safety course titled Get Started with Center Based Care/ Building Blocks for Quality but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 1-hour training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/17/26, there was no written plan of daily activities posted in the 1st floor children's group space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/17/26, the window on the second floor in the preschool childcare space was observed broken. When checking the window modification opening for 6 or fewer inches the window completely falls out.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
Jan 14, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff file staff #1 #2 and #3 all need the emergency plan training sign off sheet in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were all missing the release person on the financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files children #2, #4 and #5 were missing information on disability.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, child # 4 was missing health insurance information and the policy # on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1 and #2 were missing the release person address on the emergency contact.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child #4 was missing the statement free from communicable disease on the health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child #3 was missing consent for obtaining emergency med care in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 and #3 were missing the correct FBI clearance in the file. Staff #3 is also missing a disclosure in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 3 was missing a second reference in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the written letter to the local authorities and was unable to do so at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed that children's files child #3 was missing information on admin of minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
Apr 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, staff #1, #4 and #8 needs to retake first aid/CPR by a PQAS certified trainer. All staff whose files were not pulled during the renewal inspection that has taken the same previous training should also retake their first aid/ CPR over with a PQAS certified trainer.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024
Mar 7, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“During the renewal inspection the certification conducted a facility walkthrough and requested to see the pick-up and drop off posting and was unable to do so at the time of the renewal inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the programs emergency plan and did not see the plans for continuity of care included in the plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, staff #1, #4 and #8 needs to retake first aid/CPR by a PQAS certified trainer. All staff whose files were not pulled during the renewal inspection that has taken the same previous training should also retake their first aid/ CPR over with a PQAS certified trainer.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered peeling paint in measured childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2024
3270.124(b)(5)/3270.124(b)(7) Information re: special needs/Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #1 was missing the information on disability this area was left blank. child #1 was also missing the release persons address on the emergency contact this area was left blank.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed child #5 file, child #5 was missing the release persons address on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2024
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed child #2 emergency contact form, child # 2 emergency contact form, needs to be updated.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #2 was missing 1 hour of professional development training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2024
Jun 7, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 does not have PSP criminal history clearance that has been completed within the past 60 months. Staff person #1' s PSP criminal history clearance on file was dated 12/8/16.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/23, there was a bottle of Lysol disinfectant wipes on a table accessible to children in the upstairs child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/23, pick up and drop off procedures were not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023
3270.31(g) Professional development certificate
“Staff persons #1 and #2 did not have the updated Health and Safety Pre-Service and One-Hour Training completed and on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
- Jun 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about West Chester Playschool
Is West Chester Playschool licensed?
Yes. West Chester Playschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was West Chester Playschool last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has West Chester Playschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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 West Chester Playschool care for?
30, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does West Chester Playschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are West Chester Playschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does West Chester Playschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 692-6538 to ask.
What is West Chester Playschool's phone number?
(610) 692-6538.
Where is West Chester Playschool?
725 W Miner St, West Chester, PA 19382. The nearest other daycare we list is The Goddard School, 0.2 miles away.