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The Goddard School

Lancaster, PA · Lancaster County
715 Indian Springs Dr, Lancaster, PA 17601
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Quick Facts

Capacity
189 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Hindi (India), Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 219-3310
715 Indian Springs Dr
Lancaster, PA 17601
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00254833
License Issued
Apr 21, 2026
Active Through
Apr 21, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10

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About the Provider

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The Goddard School is a Child Care Center in Lancaster PA, with a maximum capacity of 189 children. 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
2026-03-09 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan presented for inspection on site, it was found that specific plans for how essential/required documents will be managed and accessible during longer term emergency situations when the primary site is unavailable were not included.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. 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.)
Information about how essential/required documents will be managed and accessible was added to the emergency plan at the time of the inspection.
2026-03-09 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical site and all posted documents, it was found that a copy of the facility emergency plans were not posted at a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan was posted in the parent file area outside of the director's office.
2026-03-09 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: Upon inspection of facility personnel files onsite at the time of inspection, it was found that the required CPSL signed disclosure was not on file for Facility Person #1. Facility Director immediately had Facility Person #1 sign the document and placed it on file during the inspection.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until the required document is placed into the personnel file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Document was immediately signed. All current staff files were reviewed to ensure no additional documents were missing.
2025-12-30 Initial review 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan's continuity of operations did not include information about the ability to access children's files during this type of scenario.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. 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.)
The facility's emergency plan now includes information about how we will access children's files during this type of scenario.
2025-12-30 Initial review 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(e) - Emergency plan/Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(e)

Description: Emergency plan/Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan and letter to the parents about the emergency plan did not include lock-down procedures. The letter to the parents about the emergency plan to not include a method to inform parents when the emergency starts and when it ends, so that they could be reunited with their children and did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities (corrected during inspection).

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility's emergency plan and letter to the parents about the emergency plan now includes lock-down procedures. The letter to the parents about the emergency plan now includes a method to inform parents when the emergency starts and when it ends, so that they could be reunited with their children and now includes accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities
2025-12-30 Initial review 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: Staff person #1's file did not include the required out-of-state sex offender clearance (corrected during inspection). Staff person #1's file did not include the required out-of-state Child Abuse clearance check results. Due to an incomplete file, staff person #1 cannot work as Director at this time.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will not be utilized as Director until the out-of-state child abuse clearance results have been obtained, so that they have a complete staff file. A different staff person who is qualified to be Director and has a complete file will be utilized as Director in the interim.
2025-12-30 Initial review 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the water temperature of the classroom sinks in Rooms 116 and 117 was greater than 110 degrees (122 and 114 degrees F respectively) Corrected during inspection

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The water temperature at the sinks in Rooms 116 and 117 is now less than 110 degrees F.

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