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The Goddard School

West Chester, PA · Chester County
703 W Nields St, West Chester, PA 19382
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Quick Facts

Capacity
132 children
Age Range
6 Weeks - 6 Years
Type of Care
infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, before- & after-school; summer camp
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3

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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00257061
License Issued
Jun 10, 2026
Active Through
Jun 10, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 19

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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.

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
2026-04-14 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, the rest equipment (cots) in room 102 were observed not labeled for the use of a specific child. No cot list was available for review.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Labeled all cots in room 102 with the assigned child's name and created a written cot list kept on file at the facility.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, 3 infants were observed sleeping in cribs that were not spaced at least 2 feet apart on three sides in the infant room. (Room 108)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Immediately rearranged the cribs in room 108 to provide at least 2 feet of clearance on three sides of each crib while in use.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, the emergency contacts and agreements reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 were not updated within a 6-month period. Last dated 9/8/25

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Contact parents/guardians of Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, Child #7, Child #8, Child #9, and Child #10 immediately to review and update emergency contact information and financial agreements in writing. File updated forms in each child's record.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #5 was not updated within a 6-month period. Last dated 8/5/25.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Contact Child #5's parent/guardian immediately to obtain an updated health report. File the updated report in the child's record as soon as received.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 was not updated within a 12-month period. Last dated 9/6/24. The health assessment reviewed for child #3 was not updated within a 12-month period. Last dated 6/2/22. The health assessment reviewed for child #6 was not updated within a 12-month period. Last dated 3/1/24. The health assessment reviewed for child #7 was not updated within a 12-month period. Last dated 11/19/24. The health assessment reviewed for child #9 was not updated within a 12-month period. Last dated 4/27/23.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Immediately contact parents/guardians of Child #1, Child #3, Child #6, Child #7, and Child #9 to request updated health reports. File updated reports in each child's record upon receipt.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, staff #4 and #5 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #4 and #5 has not completed the following the preservice training required prior to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #4 Pediatric First Aid and CPR or the required Health and Safety topic. Staff #5 has not completed the required Health and Safety topic.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Until such time as the required pre-service training are completed, staff person #4 and #5 must be supervised when interacting with children at a minimum by an assistant group supervisor who has all the qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff persons available to supervise staff person #4 and #5, staff persons #4 and #5 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, upon request there was no initial health assessment available for review for staff #4. The health assessment reviewed for staff #3 was not updated within a 24month period. Last dated 1/8/24. The health assessment reviewed for staff #8 was not updated within a 24month period. Last dated 8/27/23.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #4, Staff #3, and Staff #8 are in the process of obtaining updated health assessments.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, upon request there was no written statements obtained from the parents in the infant room, for the children's formula and feeding schedules. (Room 108)

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the process of obtaining written formula and feeding schedule statements from all parents of infants currently enrolled in room 108 immediately. File signed statements in each infant's record.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Sent a written notification to local traffic safety authorities in West Chester, PA with the facility's location and description of pedestrian and vehicular routes used. Retained a copy of the notification on file.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, there was no verification available for review to verify staff #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 completed initial emergency plan training. The emergency plan training reviewed for staff #8 was not annually updated, last dated 6/3/22. The emergency plan training reviewed for staff #9 was not annually updated, last dated 8/28/24.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Conduct emergency plan training immediately for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #5. Document the date and names of all attendees. Provide updated training for Staff #8 and Staff #9 and retain signed documentation on file.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, there was no verification available for review to verify staff #3, #4, #8, and #9 completed an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Obtain documentation of completed training hours for Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #8, and Staff #9. Enroll staff in upcoming trainings to meet the 12-hour requirement and retain certificates in each staff file.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify staff #3 and #9 completed annual fire safety training. The fire safety training reviewed for staff #2 was not annually updated. Last dated 2/25/24. The fire safety training reviewed for staff #4 was not annually updated. Last dated 2/24/25.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Schedule fire safety training by a fire protection professional immediately for Staff #3, Staff #9, Staff #2, and Staff #4. Document attendance and retain signed records in each staff file.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, staff 3, #4 and #6 has not completed the following required preservice training within 90 days of their date of hire. (Pediatric First Aid and CPR) (See code sheet for hire date).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Until such time as the required pre-service training are completed, staff person #3, #4 and #6 must be supervised when interacting with children at a minimum by an assistant group supervisor who has all the qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff persons available to supervise staff person #3, #4 and #6, staff persons #3, #4 and #6 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, the file of facility persons #1 and #5 did not contain a completed DHS required FBI clearance. The file of facility person #3 contains a DHS required FBI clearance dated 6/19/20 which is more than 60months old. (See code sheets for hire dates) facility person #3 also has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file dated 6/18/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility persons #1, #3 and #5 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business effective 4/14/26.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility persons #1, #3 and #5 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business effective 4/14/26.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, there was not verification available for review to verify that staff #4 received a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Complete a written performance evaluation for Staff #4 immediately and place it in their personnel file. Document the date of evaluation and the evaluator's signature.

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