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The Goddard School

Mechanicsburg, PA · Cumberland County
100 Legacy Park Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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Subsidized Program
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Food Program
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100 Legacy Park Dr
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00254024
License Issued
Feb 20, 2026
Expired
Aug 20, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 9

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The Goddard School is a Child Care Center in Mechanicsburg PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #22 did not contain a health assessment that confirmed the individual was suitable to provide childcare and was currently free from any communicable diseases.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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. Facility Person # 22 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #22 has obtained a health assessment confirming they are suitable to work in a childcare setting, and the documentation has been placed in her employee file.
2026-07-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #21 contains a foreign educational document that has not been reviewed for equivalency.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #21 has submitted their education documents to be reviewed and evaluated to determine its equivalent level of education with the U.S.
2026-07-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #21 only contained one written, nonfamilial reference letter. While there were two references in the file, both were written by the same individual and from the same previous employer. The file for staff # 21 still needs at least one more written, nonfamilial reference letter attesting to the individual's suitability to serve as a facility 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.)
The required letter of recommendation has been obtained and placed in the staff member's file
2026-07-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #20 did not contain any out of state Florida Clearances. This file also lacked documentation to verify that a DHS FBI Clearance has been requested. The file for Staff # 20 contained a Pennsylvania State Police Clearance, a Child Abuse Clearance and a National Sex Offender Registry Clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 20 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All required clearances for staff #20 have been obtained and placed in the employee file.
2026-07-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Continued non-compliance from (SIN-00288104) A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare work experience, educational level and training, prior to service at a facility. The file for Staff #17 contains a translated foreign educational document but it has not been reviewed for equivalency, as required.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

2026-04-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child # 1 did not include the Release Person's address, as required.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will obtain and add the name, address, and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent for child release to the child's file immediately.
2026-04-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #17 did not contain two written, non-familial references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility 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.)
The provider will obtain and place two written non-family references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person in the staff file immediately.
2026-04-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4 did not contain verification of the childcare work experience amounts required to perform the duties of the position Staff #4 was hired for. The files for Staff #17 & #18 do not contain verification of the educational requirements to perform the duties they were hired for.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will obtain documentation of required hours for Staff #4 and documentation of the required educational qualifications for Staff #17 and Staff #18. All documentation will be placed in the staff files immediately.
2026-04-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.34(a)(1) - Finances, meals, personnel Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(1)

Description: Finances, meals, personnel

Noncompliance Area: Continued non-compliance: The facility owner did not attend the Existing Childcare Provider Training held by the Central Office of Child Development and Early Learning on 4/16/26 as described on the tiered plan of correction. Original Citation from (SIN-0028585) - The minimum duties including general management of the facility and personnel are not being met, as demonstrated by the areas of non-compliance listed on inspection summary (SIN-0028585).

Correction Required: Tier POC from continued non-compliance on (SIN-0028585): 2. The facility owner must attend Existing Childcare Provider Training offer by the Central Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning. The next Existing Childcare Provider Training will be held in Harrisburg on 7/16/26, @ 9:30am. Documentation of completed training must be submitted to DHS.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility owner will attend the required existing childcare provider training held in Harrisburg on 7/18/26 and maintain documentation of completion.
2026-02-04 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: Cert reps observed that in the Toddler 2, Toddler 1, Twos, Pre-School 1, Pre-school 2 and Get Set 2 rooms, the rest equipment was not labeled for the 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.)
Upon notification of the citation ALL rest equipment has been clearly labeled with a number using permanent labels.
2026-02-04 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: Cert Reps observed in the Get Set 2 and Pre-K 1 rooms that there were no thermometers in either refrigerator.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon notification of the citation, refrigerator thermometers were immediately placed in all Get Set classroom refrigerators. Temperatures were verified to ensure all units were operating within safe food storage ranges.
2026-02-04 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #4 contained a Child Service Agreement signed 12/13/24 and the next CSR was signed 1/28/26, more than 6 months later. This CSR form was not updated and signed in a timely manner.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will create a tracking system to make sure all CSR documents are updated in a timely manner, every six months or less.
2026-02-04 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child # 1 did not include the Release Person's address, as required.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 1 Emergency contact form was filled out by the parents and included the release person's address.
2026-02-04 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: Cert Reps observed in the STEM room that there were no emergency contact forms present for the children in care at that time.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon citation a binder was created with all the childrens emergency contact forms that attend the stem room and was placed in the first aid bag.
2026-02-04 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained an Emergency Contact form signed 5/29/25 and the next Emergency Contact form was signed 1/21/26, more than 6 months later. The emergency contact form was not reviewed in a timely manner.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Admin to ensure that all emergency contact forms are updated within a 6-month period or as soon as a parent needs to change any information.

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