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The Goddard School

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
2300 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
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Quick Facts

Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

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2300 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00254055
License Issued
Jun 22, 2026
Active Through
Jun 22, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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The Goddard School is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia 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
2026-03-24 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-03-28 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-03-20 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-05-11 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the record for staff person #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the persons' suitability to serve as a staff persons.

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.)
Provider will request two written nonfamily references.
2023-05-11 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff persons #2, 3 and 4 did not have verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons #2, 3 and 4 will obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
2023-05-11 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: The file of Staff person #1 doh (see lis code sheet), did not contain a copy of the FBI and NSOR clearance history information as required under the CPSL.

Correction Required: Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will request clearances and remove staff person #1.
2023-05-11 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of education prior to service at the facility.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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.)
Provider will request verification of of child care experience and education.
2022-10-17 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2022-06-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS #1,2 AND 3 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF PEDIATRIC FIRST AID & PEDIATRIC CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) TRAINING .

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL ENROLL STAFF IN PEDIATRIC FIRST AID & PEDIATRIC CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) TRAINING TAUGHT BY A PQAS APPROVED INSTRUCTOR.
2022-04-26 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS #1,2 AND 3 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF PEDIATRIC FIRST AID & PEDIATRIC CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) TRAINING. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL ENROLL STAFF IN PEDIATRIC FIRST AID & PEDIATRIC CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) TRAINING TAUGHT BY A PQAS APPROVED INSTRUCTOR.
2022-04-26 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF VISIT THE WATER TEMPERATURE, IN AREAS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN EXCEEDED OVER 110.

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.)
PROVIDER WILL HAVE THE WATER TEMPERATURE WILL BE TURNED DOWN AND TEACHERS WILL ASSIST CHILDREN WITH WATER USAGE.
2022-04-26 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED PEELED PAINT IN THE INDOOR PLAYSPACE.

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.)
PROVIDER WILL REPAIR THE WALL IN THE PLAYSPACE.
2021-11-10 Initial review 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection the certification representative conducted a review of the emergency plan, the provider did not have accommodations for infants in their emergency plan.

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.)
The provider will print off their original emergency plan that includes accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.
2021-11-10 Initial review 3270.62(d) - No simultaneous use Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.62(d)

Description: No simultaneous use

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through, when the representative asked to see the play space the provider stated they were going to use the community park area two blocks away.

Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will use room 104 as their play space instead of a classroom.
2021-11-10 Initial review 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files and asked for the fire system proof of purchase. The provider stated that they did not have proof of purchase, but they could get a letter.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will write a letter stating the system was in place when they occupied the building.

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