The Goddard School
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I’ve been really disappointed with the experience at the Goddard School in Philadelphia, especially with one of the toddler teachers, Miss Emily (Em). I’ve witnessed her being noticeably impatient with both toddlers and her fellow staff. That kind of energy doesn’t belong in a toddler classroom, where patience and emotional regulation are everything.
What’s even more concerning is that the school claims she has over 15 years of teaching experience. As someone who appears to be in her early 30s at most, that’s either a major stretch or simply not accurate. It feels misleading, and it makes me question the transparency of how staff credentials are communicated to parents.
After seeing these red flags, I looked her up on their website & did an google and quickly found their educators are publicly involved in the cannabis industry. While people are free to do what they want in their personal time, I’m not comfortable with someone so publicly connected to that space being in charge of my child’s development. It’s not about legality, it’s about sound judgment, professionalism, and setting the right tone in a classroom environment.
Families trust schools like Goddard with a lot. I expected better, and I hope the administration starts holding their staff to higher standards,both in the classroom and beyond.
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Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/15/26, the gross motor blocks in the Young Toddler 3 room were peeling on the corners and were in poor repair. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The gross motor blocks in Young Toddler 3 room were removed and new blocks were ordered to replace them (as of 6/1/26, new blocks are still en route). |
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| 2026-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/14/26, during naptime, the staff did not ensure that there was at least 2 feet of space on 3 sides of each cot while they were in use. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We discussed this expectation with each classroom prior to nap time and made suggestions for how to configure cots, etc to ensure enough space. |
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| 2026-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f) Description: Updated every 6 months Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/15/26, child #1 in the Infant 1 room, had emergency contact information dated 11/10/25. Emergency contact information must be updated every 6-months. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 in the Infant 1 classroom parents were asked to review their emergency contact information and provided their signature on 5/28/26 verifying that all information is up to date. |
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| 2026-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/15/26, the operator did not have the full emergency plan posted in a conspicuous area for the parents to view. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The full emergency plan was printed, put in a binder, and displayed on the counter in the lobby near the iPads that are used for checking in/out. |
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| 2026-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/15/26, in the Gym: 1. There was excess dirt on both window seals of the retractable doors. 2. There was a connecting wire at the base of the retractable door that was accessible to the children and posed as a hazard. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The excess dirt was cleaned off of the window sills and the connecting wires at the base of the retractable doors were secured out of reach. |
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| 2026-02-13 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/22/25, staff persons #1 and 2 were not able to effectively identify their assigned groups. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Following our inspection, Luz and Sarah were spoken to about how to correctly identify the children in their care. We emphasized to only answer the questions asked by the State inspector to avoid confusion in care group identification. |
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| 2025-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/22/25, the provider did not have written policy that addressed "The Prevention and identification of child maltreatment." 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We wrote an addendum to to the existing Goddard policy: "Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Maltreatment Policy" to include language related to the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. |
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| 2025-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/22/25, in Room 201, there were unopened cardboard boxes containing a lightboard and sidewalk chalk being stored in the childcare space. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Following our inspection, we met with the teachers in Room 201 and spoke to them about learning materials in boxes either being put out for the children or put away in their locked closet. We told them they cannot have unopened boxes on the floor. They immediately moved the boxes into their locked closet. |
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| 2025-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/22/25, the emergency exit hallway from Room 103/First Steps was obstructed with 2 strollers and motor scooter. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Following our inspection, the two strollers and scooter were moved into the office until the end of the day. |
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| 2024-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/14/24, the agreement for child #1 was not signed by the operator. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreement was signed by the operator. |
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| 2024-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/14/24, child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the childcare space while he was in care. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact information was copied from child's file and put in the classroom binder. |
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| 2024-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/14/24, there was an infant bottle that was not labelled in Classroom 101. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle in question was labeled by a teacher. |
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| 2024-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/14/24, 1. There was a hole exposing insulation and frayed duct tape on the pipe for external water in the Multipurpose room. 2. There was chipping paint and brick particles from the brick wall alongside the window in the Multipurpose room. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. Reapplied duct tape around the pipe where the hole was. 2. Brick window jams were pressure cleaned and repainted. . |
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| 2023-06-26 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-04-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: While conducting a complaint inspection it was observed child#1 was placed in rest equipment that was not labeled for the use of a specific child and did not indicate that it was used only by the specified 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This crib was labeled immediately with the child's first and last name. The teachers were spoken to/ reminded that even though they only use the crib for one specific child, the importance of labeling is a non-negotiable and is part of their teacher duties as per state and Goddard rules/ regulations. |
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| 2023-04-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: While conducting a complaint inspection it was observed classroom #1 had a total of 12 children present. Staff person # 1, was not able to name the specific children responsible for. Classroom# 2 had a total of 12 children present. Staff person #2 was not able to name the specific children responsible for. Finally, classroom#3 had a total of 9 children present. Staff person #3 was not able to name the specific children responsible 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During our faculty meeting on the 4th, the administrative team spoke to the entire staff about the importance of knowing their primary care groups. This was addressed through an interactive discussion of different ways to learn their care groups (ex: divide children up in care groups when going for a walk, or sit them together at the same table). |
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| 2023-04-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: During the complaint inspection it was reported that staff person# 1 has reoccurring situations of ridiculing and calling the children negative names. Calling children jerks, and fat. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner and executive Director spoke to staff person#1 once report was received from the state about situations of ridiculing and calling the children negative names, specifically calling children jerks, and fat. Geneva is well cannot be in the classroom alone (even if ratio permits) during this probationary period. |
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| 2023-04-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: During the complaint inspection it was reported that staff person#1 on reoccurring times has used harsh language saying inappropriate things to the children. Telling children they are so annoying, and they should get COVID. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner and Executive Director spoke to Staff person#1 once report was received from the state about her harsh language to the children., specifically telling children they are so annoying, and they should get COVID. Staff person#1 cannot be in the classroom alone (even if ratio permits) during this probationary period. |
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| 2023-04-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: While conducting a compliant inspection it was observed that child#1 was not placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A discussion with the infant and first step teacher team occurred so that they were reminded of the importance of placing a baby on their backs. There MUST be a little sign that notifies anyone who walks in the classroom on that child's particular crib noting they can flip/turn over. |
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| 2022-09-30 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN FILES AND THE FILE FOR CHILDREN #1, #2, & #3 DID NOT CONTAIN AN UPDATED EMGENCY CONTACT FORM OR FINANCIAL AGREEMENT. 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. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE PROVIDER WILL REQUEST FOR THE PARENT TO UPDATE THE FORMS. |
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| 2022-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 STAFF FILES. STAFF #1 & #2 FILES DID NOT CONTAIN PEDIATRIC CPR AND PEDICATRIC FIRST AID. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE PROVIDER WILLHAE THE STAFF COMPLETE THE TRAINING. |
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