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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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2026-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The agreement form of child #2 did not include arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Arrival and departure times were added to agreement form. |
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| 2026-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information of child #2 did not include parents signature for emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Signatures will be obtained from parents. |
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| 2026-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information of child #1 was not in the childcare space where they were receiving care. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director placed emergency contact information in child's classroom. |
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| 2025-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: In the Bridge classroom, staff persons were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children in the classroom will be split into primary groups. Teachers who are covering will take the care group of the teacher that is out. |
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| 2025-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, child #1 and #2 did not have their emergency contact information in the child care space where they were receiving care. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director copied forms from office and placed in child's classroom. |
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| 2025-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not have two written, nonfamily references included in their record. 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.) Director will obtain references from staff person #1. |
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| 2024-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the following classrooms did not have the number for poison control posted: infant classroom, older infant classrooms, twos room, and bridge room. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner will add poison control number to the emergency telephone lists in each classroom. |
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| 2024-06-25 | 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: During the renewal inspection, Cert Rep found an area of peeling paint in the kindergarten room on the middle wall. 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.) Owner will add peeling paint to the maintenance log. The area will be sanded and painted |
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| 2023-06-21 | 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: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/21/23, the required health and safety pre-service update training was not completed by staff member #8 (See LIS Code sheet for DOH). 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.) The staff member #8 completed the update for the health and safety training immediately. |
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| 2023-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on6/21/23, the general liability insurance on file does not denote which address the insurance is covering. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We contacted our insurance company and asked them to review and reprint the documents to reflect the address where the insurance is covering. |
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| 2023-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/21/23, staff member #10 was observed caring for children in the 1st steps class room. A file for staff member #10 was not presented for renewal inspection. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff file was submitted the following day after the inspection. |
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| 2023-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.192(1) - Name, address, and phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(1) Description: Name, address, and phone Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/21/23, documentation for staff member #3 presented has two different last names listed on the documents. Verification of address was not on file for staff members #5, #6 and #7. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The marriage license for staff member # 3 was turned it. |
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| 2023-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/22/23, two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person was not presented on file for staff members #7, #9 and #10 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.) Two written reference letters have been received for staff members # 7 and # 9. Staff member #10 resigned from the position, resignation letter turned in. |
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| 2023-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/21/23, verification of emergency plan training was not submitted for staff members #5, #7, and #9. On 6/22/23 the file submitted for staff member #10 did not include verification of emergency plan training (See LIS Code sheet for DOH). 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.) The director appropriately documented the emergency training conducted using the training certificates and orientation forms with appropriate signatures. |
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| 2023-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/21/23, 12 clock hours of childcare training was not received for staff member #4. 9 of the 12 hours were observed on file. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #4 completed the remaining three hours needed. |
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| 2023-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/21/23, the required health and safety pre-service training was not completed by staff member #1 and #6 (See LIS Code sheet for DOH). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #6 was removed from the school the day of the inspection. Staff member #1 completed the training and it was properly submitted. |
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| 2023-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/21/23, verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training was not observed on file for staff member #3 and #6. (See LIS Code sheet for DOH). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #3 provided documents of completion for the First Aid/CPR Training. Staff member #6 was removed the day of inspection. |
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| 2023-06-21 | 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: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/21/23, out-of-state completed clearance information was not submitted for staff members #1, #2 and #6. (See LIS Code sheet for DOH). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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, #2 and #6 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 and current clearances on file, will be removed from their childcare position at the facility immediately. Staff members 1 and 2 were removed until the school receives their out of state clearances from New Jersey and California. Staff member # 6 was removed from the school the day of the inspection. |
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| 2023-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/21/23, the record for staff members #5, #7, and #9 did not contain verification of education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.36(b)(1)-(5). A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #5 has requested for transcripts for the BA degree listed on file. Staff member # 7 and # 9 are working on providing verification and obtaining transcripts. In the meantime, all three staff members will be considered aides and not to be left alone with the children until they have the appropriate documents. |
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| 2023-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/21/22, verification of education and experience to qualify staff member #10 for the position performing at the facility was not submitted. Correction Required: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). 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.) Staff member # 10 resigned from the position on Monday, June 26, 2023. Resignation letter will be turned in for verification. |
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| 2023-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/21/23, 1 young toddler and 10 older toddlers were observed in Rm #2 (Get Set) with 2 staff members. A third staff member was required due to ratios. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The ratio was corrected immediately on site. |
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| 2023-06-21 | 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: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/21/23, an outlet located on the 1st floor Infants room did not have protective receptacle covers on it. 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.) We have to place a protective box over the outlet since the outlet was painted over and the covers just pop out. |
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| 2023-06-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.66(a)/3270.113(a) - Locked or inaccessible/Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.113(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible/Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On 3/13/23, an enrolled child at the facility was observed with medication in their hand and gave it to a staff member. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member was given a verbal warning and we reviewed the policy about locking away all personal items. We then reviewed with the entire staff at the next staff meeting as a reminder for everyone the importance of locking away personal items to keep them out of reach of children. |
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| 2023-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(d) Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/21/23, the window in the Kindergarten room located on the 2nd floor had not been modified or constructed to open less than 6 inches. Window was able to open to its capacity. Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Window stoppers will be added on the windows to ensure they will not open more than 6 inches high. |
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| 2023-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/21/23, the facility was not able to demonstrate that their fire system was operable (due to children napping). The fire inspection report documented that the system had deficiencies, including: a smoke detector required in the kindergarten room, and a smoke detector needing to be replaced in a 2nd floor classroom. 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)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility contacted the company who services our inspection to review the deficiencies and then we completed them as needed. |
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| 2022-05-12 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
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