The Goddard School - State College PA Child Care Center

1545 WESTERLY PKWY , State College PA 16801
(814) 237-1160

About the Provider

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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00179382
  • Capacity: 140
  • Age Range: 6 Weeks - 6 Years
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, Mandarin, Spanish
  • Type of Care: infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, before- & after-school; summer camp
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 8
  • District Office Phone: (814) 231-1352 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-10-22 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On Monday 10-14-19 at approximately 3pm, child #1 was left inside the facility in the Pre-Kindergarten room as the rest of the group transitioned outside. There were 2 staff with the children who were unaware that Child #1 was left inside until a parent picking up his child brought the child from the room to the playground. Child was unsupervised for approximately 10 minutes and in the primary care group of Staff #2

Correction Required: . The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director scheduled a 2 hour training on Supervision with Ms. Hall from Keystone STARS for all staff. Staff directly involved in incident completed an additional 3 hours through Better Kid Care centering on positioning, playground supervision and counting.
2019-10-22 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On Monday 10-14-19 at approximately 3pm, child #1 was left inside the facility in the Pre-Kindergarten room as the rest of the group transitioned outside. There were 2 staff with the children who were unaware that Child #1 was left inside until a parent picking up his child brought the child from the room to the playground. Child was unsupervised for approximately 10 minutes and in the primary care group of Staff #2.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Primary Care Groups are listed in every classroom. Review and random compliance checks will be completed by the Director and will continue to take place for all faculty.

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