The Goddard School
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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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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-08-14 | 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: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/14/2025, Staff Person #2, hired 06/23/2025, was observed working alone. Staff Person #1's file did not contain verification of the completion of Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training or verification of the completion of the required Health and Safety Trainings. 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.) Staff Person #1 obtained the required Health and Safety trainings. Provider will ensure that Staff #1 completes Pediatric First Aid and CPR training on August 29, 2025 |
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| 2025-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(4) - Physical examination/Information re: medical problems | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(4) Description: Physical examination/Information re: medical problems Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/14/2025, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain a completed Health Assessment. The answers to questions 1,2 and 3 on the health assessment were left blank. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #2 scheduled a new appointment to get a new physical completed on 10/02/2025. Staff Person #2 will try to get an earlier appointment. |
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| 2025-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/14/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain two written references 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider obtained references and they were added to Staff Person's #1 file. |
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| 2025-08-14 | Renewal | 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: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/14/2025, there was peeling paint on the wall in the back of the Two's Classroom near the window. 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.) The paint in the Two's Classroom will be repainted on August 29, 2025. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection on 09/16/2024, the outdoor play space designated for Toddlers was observed to have tiny rocks with a diameter measuring less than 1 inch throughout the play space. Child #1 was observed with a rock in their mouth, and Child #2 was walking around with a rock in their hand. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will remove tiny rocks and any other objects that have a diameter less than 1 inch from the play space, ensuring that the play space is safe for use. |
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| 2024-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the individual record for Child #1 did not contain a Health Assessment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain the completed health assessment with doctor signature for Child #1. |
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| 2024-08-22 | 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: At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the Facility's Emergency Plan did not contain a policy regarding the facility's plan for Continuity of Operations. 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.) Provider will create and add Continuity of Operations to the facility's Emergency Plan. The updated plan will be sent to the county and local municipality. |
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| 2024-08-22 | 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: At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the facility provided the department with its policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; the Facility's policy did not specify for 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.) Provider will contact corporate to change policy to include "child maltreatment" into the description. |
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| 2024-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the facility's Emergency Plan did not contain accommodations for children with disabilities and children with medical conditions. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Accommodations for children with special needs, medical needs and disability has been added to the Facility's Emergency Plan. The updated plan will be sent to the county and local municipality. |
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| 2024-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the individual record for Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of the completion of emergency plan training. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Member #2 will participate in the scheduled yearly emergency plan training for all staff. |
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| 2024-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the individual record for Staff Person #4 did not contain verification of the completion of annual fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Member #4 completed fire safety training. |
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| 2024-08-22 | Renewal | 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: At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the individual record for Staff Person #5 did not contain a completed Pa State Police Criminal Background Clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 5 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. Facility Person #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Member #5 received a completed PA State Police Clearance. |
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| 2024-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the individual records for Staff Person #1, #2, #3 and #6 did not contain a written staff evaluation. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will complete staff evaluations. |
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| 2024-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the First Aid Kit in the Two's Classroom was missing an assortment of Bandages, and the Infant Room was missing an assortment of Bandages and Gauze Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider placed the required items in the first aid kits. |
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| 2024-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the vent grills on the ceiling in the Preschool Classroom appeared with visible dust accumulation. 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.) Provider had cleaner's clean the vents in the classroom. |
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| 2023-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 10/31/023, the file for facility person #2 did not contain verification of child care experience, education and training; Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the date of inspection, the facility person was reminded to supply educational records. |
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| 2023-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 10/31/2023, the files for staff persons # 1 and 2 did not contain two written, nonfamily 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the date of inspection, Facility person #1 and 2 were reminded to supply letters of reference. |
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| 2022-10-31 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2021-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(a) Description: Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: On October 15, 2021 during renewal inspection Certification representative noticed that child # 2 emergency contact form was not updated and in the classroom. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure child #'2's emergency contact form is completed, up to date and placed in the child's classroom. |
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| 2021-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: On October 15, 2021 during renewal inspection certification representative noticed that staff # 1 record only contained one reference letter. 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain a second reference letter for staff # 1 record. |
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| 2021-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: On October 15, 2021 during renewal inspection certification representative noticed that staff records for staff # 2 and # 3 were missing CPR and first aid certificates. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will assure that staff # 2 and # 3 are trained in First Aid and CPR. |
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| 2021-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: On 10/15/21 during Renewal Inspection Certification Representative noticed that an outlet cover was missing in the back pre-school classroom. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will place in outlet cover in the outlet in the back preschool classroom. |
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