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Spg School Llc Dba The Goddard School

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
2100 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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Quick Facts

Capacity
159 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Hindi (India), Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
1

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License Number
CER-00256273
License Issued
Jun 16, 2026
Active Through
Jun 16, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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SPG SCHOOL LLC DBA THE GODDARD SCHOOL is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 159 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-29 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the investigation conducted on 6/29/2026, child # 1 who is allergic to oats, was served granola containing oats by staff #1 during afternoon snack time in which the child consumed.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will notify the parent immediately and complete an incident report, and child will be monitored for a potential reaction.
2026-04-08 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/8/2026, it was observed in room 205 that the top of the cubby on the left wall was soiled and needed to be cleaned.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have staff wipe off the top of the cubby.
2026-04-08 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/8/2026, it was observed in room 110 that the rest equipment was not labeled for the specific use of a specific child.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have staff label all of the resting mats with each child name on it.
2026-04-08 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/8/2026, it was observed in room 113 that there was Ajax dish detergent on the sink and it was accessible to the children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will put the toxic substance up in the cabinet so that it is not accessible to the children.
2026-04-08 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/8/2026, it was observed in room 205 that there was chipped paint on the outside wall.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have maintenance repaint where necessary.
2026-04-08 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/8/2026, it was observed in the room 113 bathroom that there were no handwashing signs above the toilets that stated, "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating."

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will put the signs in the bathroom.
2025-12-01 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.133(4) - Locked Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(4)

Description: Locked

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 12/1/2025, it was found that medication was not stored properly at the facility. The medication for child #1 and was left accessible and in reach of children in the administrative office on a desk.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will create a separate pouch in the closet for medications that have not been processed yet in the computer system so that the medications can be locked up and processed at a later time.
2025-12-01 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 12/1/2025, it was found that on 11/18/2025, staff person # 1 administered the wrong medication to child # 1. Staff person # 1 administered medication that belonged to another child.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have the Director monitor the child for any reaction for the rest of the day and will have the Director complete an incident report and will notify the child's parent that the incident occurred.
2025-04-24 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection that was completed on 4/24/2025, it was observed that in the Callowhill room and the Francisville room there was dust and dirt particles under the changing pad in each room, and in the Francisville room the bottom of the refrigerator had a juice stain on it.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will wipe down the surfaces and will add to the staff daily checklists of items to complete.
2025-04-24 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection that was completed on 4/24/2025, it was observed that there were bookshelves that were not attached to either the floor or the wall which is a tipping hazard. There was one bookshelf in the Graduate Hospital room, two bookshelves in the Rittenhouse room, two bookshelves in the Society Hill room, and two bookshelves in the Bella Vista room.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will use velcro tape to tape the bookshelves to the floor and provide staff with rolls of tape so that when they change the room around they can refasten the bookshelves.
2025-04-24 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection that was completed on 4/24/2025, it was observed that the cots were not labeled for each child, and there was not a cot list that was posted to identify which cot should be used by each child. The rooms are Olde City room, Society Hill room, and the Bella Vista room.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have all staff make and post a cot list for each room and will have staff number each cot and designate the use of the cots to one for each individual child.
2025-04-24 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection that was completed on 4/24/2025, it was observed that two cribs in the Infant Room 2 had child #1 and child #2 sleeping in them and the cribs did not have 2 feet of space on 3 sides as required. Both cribs only had one side that had the 2 feet of spacing.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will change the arrangement of the cribs to accommodate the regulation and informed the staff of both infant rooms how to maintain the cribs.
2025-04-24 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection that was completed on 4/24/2025, it was observed that staff #1 could not name all 5 children that she was responsible for in the Olde City room. Staff #1 could only identify 3 of the 5 children that she was assigned as primary caregiver for.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will create laminated cards for staff to carry daily with the names of the children they are responsible for.
2025-04-24 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection that was completed on 4/24/2025, the file for child #3 was reviewed and there was no initial Health Assessment present in the file. (see code sheet for admission date)

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will contact the parent immediately and have them submit a Health Assessment from their doctor for child #3 and will keep in the child's file.
2025-04-24 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection that was completed on 4/24/2025, it was observed that there was chipped paint in the Francisville room on the left wall, near the door in the Olde City room, and on the hallway wall of the Bella Vista room. There was chipping plaster in the Graduate Hospital room.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have the maintenance person repaint and repair the plaster over the weekend.
2025-04-24 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection that was completed on 4/24/2025, it was observed that there was no sign posted in the Francisville room above the sink as required stating "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating,"

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will put the posting above the sink.
2024-03-14 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/14/2024, Certification Representative observed that the cots in room #204 were not labeled for the specific use by each child in the room.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will post a number list and will number each cot for individual usage by the children.
2024-03-14 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/14/2024, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff person #1 and there was not a current Health Assessment dated within the last 24 months. The previous Health Assessment was dated 10/20/21.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have staff get a new Health Assessment completed by a medical professional.
2024-03-14 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/14/2024, Certification Representative reviewed the staff file for staff person #3, and there were not two nonfamily references present in the file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have staff person #3 obtain two reference letters to maintain in the file.
2024-03-14 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/14/2024, Certification Representative viewed the staff files for staff person #1 and staff person #4. There was no evidence produced that staff person # 1 and # 4 received fire safety training within a 12-month period. The last fire safety Certificate reviewed was dated 12/13/2022 for staff person # 1 and 12/13/2022 for # 4.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will complete the training today to become compliant with the regulations.
2024-03-14 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/11/2024, the 1-hour Health and Safety Update Training was not produced upon request for staff person #1.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have staff complete the training as required.
2024-03-14 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/14/2024, the file of staff person #3 was reviewed and the file did not include a completed DHS FBI Fingerprint Clearance. There were no copies of requests present in the file, and staff person was not within 45 days of hire. (See code sheet for hire date)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility person #3 must not work in a childcare position until CPSL clearances are obtained.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility person #3 must not work in a childcare position until CPSL clearances are obtained.
2024-03-14 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/14/2024, Certification Representative observed the toxic substance Aquaphor in the bathroom of room #205 and it was accessible to the children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moved the container of Aquaphor to a higher shelf that the children do not have access to.
2024-03-14 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/14/2024, Certification Representative observed paint peeling on the walls of rooms 113, and room 205.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director scheduled maintenance to repaint the walls on 3/23/2024 during the renewal inspection.
2023-06-13 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-01-18 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 01.18.23, it was founded that Staff Person #1 and #2 did not know the whereabouts of Child #1, during the transition from outdoor play time to the facility classroom.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will do mandatory monthly supervision trainings for all staff and will create and implement a 6 - 10 step supervision training plan as part of program policies and procedures.
2023-01-18 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 01.18.23, it was founded that Staff Person #1 and #2 did not know the whereabouts of Child #1, during the transition from outdoor play time to the facility classroom.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will incorporate mandatory children name to face tags for teachers to carry on their person at all times. Will also include mandatory monthly supervision trainings for all staff. Will also create and incorporate a six - 10 step supervision/drill training plan as part of program policies and procedures.
2022-07-13 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JULY 13TH, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN NONFAMILY REFERENCES, FROM INDIVIDUALS ATTESTING TO STAFF PERSON #1'S SUITABILTY TO SERVE AS A FACILTY PERSON.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have staff person #1 provide and submit reference letter needed by 07.18.22
2022-07-13 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JULY 13TH, 2022, THERE WAS NO PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVER PLACED IN THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATED ON THE BACK WALL NEAR THE BATHROOM OF THE GET SET CLASSROOM.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will place protective electrical cover in the outlet of Get Set classroom immediately on 07.13.22.
2021-12-16 Initial review 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on December 16th, 2021, the emergency plan did not include provision of accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will update emergency plan immediately to include accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with special needs and chronic medical conditions. Corrected on site 12.16,2021
2021-12-16 Initial review 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on December 16th, 2021, certification representative observed protective receptacle covers needed in the electrical outlets accessible to children in Room 110 on bottom left side of classroom wall, Room 205 on bottom left side of wall, and the entire second floor hallway.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will place protective covers in all required areas immediately.. Corrected on site 12.16.21
2021-12-16 Initial review 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on December 16th, 2021, certification representative observed construction equipment, boards, electrical cords and a broom on the ground surrounding the outdoor play space area.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will inform the building landlord to finish construction after the holiday break and clean up outdoor play space immediately. Corrected on site 12.16.2021

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