The Goddard School
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- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 who is an infant lacked a child health report that was completed in the past 6 months. The child health report in the file was dated 12/18/25. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. 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.) The file for child #1 has an appointment scheduled for 7/22/206 for a health exam. |
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| 2026-07-10 | 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: The file for staff person #1 who was hired as a group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an FBI Clearance and NSOR verification certificate that was completed prior to working in a child care position at the facility. The FBI clearance in the file was dated 6/10/26. The NSOR verification certificate in the file was dated 6/8/26. The file for staff person #2 who was hired as an aide on (See LIS Code Sheet lacked an FBI clearance that was completed prior to working in a child care position at the facility. The FBI clearance in the file was dated 5/8/26. The file for staff person #3 who was hired as an aide on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed prior to working in a child care position at the facility. The NSOR verification certificate in the file was dated 5/7/26. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for staff person #1 has a valid FBI clearance and NSOR verification. The file for staff person #2 has a valid FBI clearance. The file for staff person #1 has a valid NSOR verification. |
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| 2026-07-10 | 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: The Fire Drill and Fire Detection log was observed for the 30-day smoke detector checks. There were 35 days between 12/8/25 and 1/12/26, 31 days between 3/10/26 and 4/10/26, 31 days between 4/10/26 and 5/11/26, and 31 days between 5/11/26 and 6/11/26. 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 smoke detector check was completed on 7/10/26 in person with our state representative. |
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| 2026-03-03 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: The file for staff person #1 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid State Police Clearance. The State Police Clearance was missing the disseminated date. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A valid state police clearance is in the file. |
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| 2026-02-25 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: According to the facility's self-report, staff statements and video footage, on 2/25/26 at 4:35pm, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were transitioning 14 preschoolers from the outdoor playspace to the classroom when Child #1 was left in the outdoor playspace. Staff person #3 walked into the classroom approximately 1 minute after the class had come into the classroom and saw child #1 in the outdoor playspace. Staff Person #3 opened the door letting Child #1 back into the classroom. Correction Required: 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.) Staff member 1 was terminated on the spot, staff member 2 was written up after leaving the child outside. The child was brought inside by staff member 3. |
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| 2026-02-25 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 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: According to the facility's self-report, staff statements and video footage, on 2/25/26 at 4:35pm, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were transitioning 14 preschoolers from the outdoor playspace to the classroom when Child #1 was left in the outdoor playspace. Staff person #3 walked into the classroom approximately 1 minute after the class had come into the classroom and saw child #1 in the outdoor playspace. Staff Person #3 opened the door letting Child #1 back into the classroom. 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.) The staff members have all had training on supervision and name-to-face. |
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| 2025-12-08 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: In Room 103 five cots were observed to not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides. In Room 106 one cot was observed to not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides. 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.) In room 103 (5 cots) and room 106 (1 cot) the cots were moved at time of inspection to assure 2 feet of space on three sides. |
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| 2025-12-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 lacked agreements that specified the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and # 6 all have updated PA enrollment agreements with the child's admission date on it. |
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| 2025-12-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The files for children #2 and #3 lacked child health reports that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The files for children #2 and #3 all have updated letters stating that they are able to participate in a childcare setting and are free from communicable diseases. |
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| 2025-12-08 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: In Room 106 a diaper genie was observed in the restroom that was not hands-free. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The diaper genie in Room 106 was taken out of the classroom at time of inspection. |
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| 2025-12-08 | 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: The files for staff persons #1 and #4 lacked disclosure statements that had a witness signature and date. The file for staff person #6 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate. The file for staff person #7 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid Child Abuse Clearance. The Child Abuse Clearance was requested for volunteer purposes instead of employment purposes. 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 #6 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for staff person #1 & #4 now includes a current disclosure statement with witness signature and date. The file for staff person #6 includes an NSOR verification certificate. The file for staff person #7 now includes the valid child abuse clearance for employment. |
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| 2025-12-08 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked 2 years experience with children. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. 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.) The file for staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 now includes a verification of employment verifying 2 years of experience with children. |
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| 2025-08-29 | Initial review | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: In Room #111 the hot water temperature was observed to be 112 degrees. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hot water tank was turned down and the temperature was below 110 degrees during the inspection. |
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| 2025-08-29 | Initial review | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: In Room #110 and Room #111 the first-aid kits were observed to be missing gloves. 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.) The gloves were added to the first-aid kit bags during the inspection. |
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