The Goddard School
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About the Provider
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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| 2025-09-24 | 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 9/24/2025, it was observed in the Caterpillars room that two resting mats had split open and the Styrofoam was exposed. 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.) Have previously ordered new mats for the facility. The mats were delivered during the renewal inspection. |
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| 2025-09-24 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/24/2025, it was observed that in various rooms there were bookcases that were not secure to the wall or the floor and they were tipping hazards. The Tigers room had two bookcases, the Caterpillars room had one bookcase, the Butterflies room had two bookcases that were not secure. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will secure the bookcases so that they are safe for the children by putting footers on them and taking off the wheels. |
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| 2025-09-24 | 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 9/24/25, it was observed that child #1 from the Precious Pandas room was sleeping in a crib that had two sides that did not have 2 feet of space as required. 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.) The crib was moved away from the wall so the crib was in compliance with the regulations. |
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| 2025-09-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/24/2025, it was observed that the Emergency Contact information in all of the childcare space rooms did not include the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will put new forms in the classrooms with all of the medical information included on the form. |
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| 2025-09-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/24/2025, it was observed that the Emergency Contact information in all of the childcare space rooms did not include health insurance coverage and the policy number for each child. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will put new forms in the classrooms with all of the medical information included on the form. |
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| 2025-09-24 | Renewal | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.81 Description: Glass Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/24/2025, it was observed in the Lions room, that the glass door had no visual strip or visual identification on it. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will put Clingys on the outside of the door so that the children will not be able to peel off the Clingy. |
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| 2024-09-19 | Initial review | 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 initial inspection on 9/19/2024, it was observed that the motor skills trapezoid was fraying at the seams in room #3, the couch cover was ripped and the ottoman was fraying at the seams in room #8, and the ottoman in room #9 was fraying at the seams. 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.) Will throw away in the trash. |
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| 2024-09-19 | Initial review | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 9/19/2024 it was observed that one shelf in Room # 4, #5, #7, #8, and #9 were not anchored to the floor or the wall and the shelves were a tipping hazard. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will secure the shelves so that they are safe for the children. |
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| 2024-09-19 | Initial review | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 9/19/2024 it was observed that the refrigerator in room #1 did not have an operable thermometer in it, and the freezer could not be used because it was covered in ice. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will buy a refrigerator thermometer and will defrost the freezer. |
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| 2024-09-19 | Initial review | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 9/19/2024 the file for staff person #1 was viewed and did not contain Delaware State clearances. (See code sheet for hire date) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #1 must not work in a childcare position until CPSL clearances are obtained. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have staff person #1 get their Delaware State clearances. |
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| 2024-09-19 | Initial review | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 9/19/2024 it was observed that there was a crack in the plaster wall in room #6. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will repair crack and repaint over it. |
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