Description: The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2020-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/15/2020 the files for child #1 #2 and #3 had emergency contact forms that did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The parents of children #1 #2 and #3 were contacted and asked to supply the addresses for all listed emergency contacts. Files were then updated. In the future, files will be checked weekly to ensure all paperwork is completed correctly and administrative approval. |
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| 2020-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3) - Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/15/2020 the file for staff person #1 contained a health assessment that did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care or TB testing dates. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff person #1 went to physician and had a physical examination conducted as well as TB testing. Physician signed off and completed state regulation child care physical form. In the future, administration will check for proper verbiage, testing and authorization of physician before a staff member begins work. |
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| 2020-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/15/2020 the file for staff persons #2 #3 #4 and #5 contained did not contain two nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. On 2/6/2020 the file for staff persons #2 #3 and #5 did not have two written references . 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.) Staff members #2 #3 #4 and #5 received letters of recommendation from non-family members. In the future admin will ensure that all staff members have two letters of references in their files upon hire. Admin will check files quarterly. staff persons #2 #3 #5 will have written reference letters in their file by 2/10/2020. |
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| 2020-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(b)/3270.31(c) - Staff person - 18 yrs./Enrolled in approved training - 16 yrs. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 is not 18. The operator did not verification that staff person #2 is enrolled in an approved training curriculum. Correction Required: A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older. An individual 16 years of age or older who is enrolled in an approved training curriculum may be used as a staff person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Verification of education was requested for staff person #2. It was requested that documents proof of training curriculum was supplied and to put in their file. In the future all staff under the age of 18 must come with documented proof of training before they begin work/hire. Staff person #2 has been suspended as of 2/3/2020. until correct documentation has been received. |
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| 2020-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #2 and #3 do not have a completed FBI clearance on file at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Persons # 2 and #3-- 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff persons #2 and #3 are suspended and not allowed to work until proof and certificate of clearances are provided. In the future all staff members will have clearances upon hire or before first day of work unless covered by the OCDEL waiver. |
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| 2020-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iv) - 8th grade + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/15/2020 the file for staff person #1, functioning as an aide did not have verification of education or child care experience. (2500 clock hours). On 2/6/2020 staff person #1 did not have 2,500 clock hours of childcare experience or education verification on file. Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff person #1 will provide the required verification of clock hours for childcare education that the education level status information by Monday 2/10/2020. 2/18/2020 staff person #1 has 500 of the required 2500 hours documented. This staff person will not be recognized as a volunteer until appropriate amount of hours are verified. |
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| 2019-01-17 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/17/2019 the toy storage bin on the preschool playground had areas where the bin was no longer together. A damaged equipment bin and a damaged bin with a broken lid and frozen water was observed on the side walk located on the side of the building. 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.) Daily playground inspections will be conducted and will identify any toys or play equipment used by the children that are damaged and/or contain safety hazards. These reporting's will be brought to the franchisee's attention and are to be corrected that day. Children will not be allowed on the playground while an unsafe structure or cracked bin is present. The preschool playground bin is secured together with a tow strap while a new bin is being ordered. Cracked bins were removed from the property. |
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| 2019-01-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/17/2019 the file for child #2 and #4 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. 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.) Upon enrollment, administration will ensure that parents provide all proper information on the application for admission, including health insurance coverage and policy number. Administration will also review paperwork every time an update is needed every 6 months. The parents of child #2 and child #4 were contacted on 1/17/19 and asked to provide insurance policy numbers by drop off the next day. Both parents supplied administration with insurance policy numbers by 1/18/19. Parents were informed that they must supply us with their insurance and policy numbers when filling out the Application for Admission. |
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| 2019-01-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/17/2019 the emergency contact form for child #1 #3 and #5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Upon enrollment, administration will ensure parents provide all proper information on the Application for Admission. This information includes name, address, and phone numbers for all persons listed as emergency contacts. Administration will also review paperwork every time an update is needed every 6 months. The parents of child #1, #3, and #5 were contacted on 1/17/19 and asked to supply the addresses for the emergency contacts listed for their children. Parents were asked to provide the information by drop-off on 1/18/19. Parents were also informed that every time they update their Applications for Admission they must supply us with the address, phone number, and names of their emergency contacts. |
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| 2019-01-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/17/2019, staff person #2 did not have a current Health assessment on file with TB testing dates. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Upon hire, staff must have a health assessment conducted by a medical professional. Health assessments will be completed every 24 months of employment. Also, upon hire, staff will have a TB test done and the results will be reported on their initial health assessment for hire. Health assessment and TB tests must be completed before a staff member may work in contact with children. Staff person #2 was not allowed to come into contact with children or food preparation until they received their health assessment and TB testing. Staff person #2 was informed they must receive a health assessment from a health care professional every 24 months of employment. Staff person #2 received a health assessment on 1/30/19 and their TB was read on 2/1/19. |
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| 2019-01-17 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/17/2019 staff person #1, hired on 6/20/2016 did not have verification of fire safety training for the past year. 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.) All staff will participate in annual fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Training will include 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 If a staff member is unable to attend the training held at the center, we will contact our local fire department, (Perkiomen Township Fire Company) and ask one of their firefighters to come out if available to train our staff. Staff person #1 was given fire safety training by one of our local volunteer fire fighters from Perkiomen Township Fire Company. Staff person #1 was informed they must participate in annual training and was informed of the importance of it in their role. |
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| 2019-01-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/17/2019, staff person #2, did not have an FBI clearance or verification of completing the Mandated Child Abuse Reporter's training. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Upon hire, staff will have FBI Clearance completed, as well as Mandated Child Abuse Reporter training. Clearances shall be updated every 5 years by all staff. Administration will ensure all proper training and clearances are completed by staff before allowing them to work within a classroom at the facility. Staff person #2 will obtain and FBI clearance and Mandated Child Abuse Reporters Training verification. In the future staff will have all required CPSL documents on file within 90 days or will be removed from the child care space. Staff person #2 will not work with the children until the FBI clearance is obtained and placed on file. |
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| 2018-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/18/18, the facility did not have verification on file of emergency plan training for staff member #1. 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.) All facility shall received emergency plan training upon hire and on an annual basis. Documentation of such training shall remain on file within the facility at all times, including names and dates of training. |
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| 2018-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/18/18, the first aid kit located in Room #5 did not include all seven items (soap missing). (CORRECTED ON SITE). 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.) First aid kits shall remain complete for each classrooms and other designated rooms at all times. Each kit shall contain the following items: soap, an assortment of bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable-nonporous gloves. |
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| 2017-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/11/17, the record for staff member #1 (hired 6/20/16) did not contain completed criminal and child abuse clearances. Both clearances on file were volunteer clearances. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services) LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 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 #1 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.) All staff who do not have updated, completed or current clearances on file, will be removed from their child care position at the facility immediately. All new hires will be required to obtain the appropriate criminal and child abuse clearances as according to CPSL and Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). In addition, copies of all clearances will be placed in the designated employees file, along with all other required Pennsylvania state mandated documents as according to CPSL. |
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