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The Goddard School

Malvern, PA · Chester County
250 Lancaster Ave, Malvern, PA 19355
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Quick Facts

Capacity
115 children
Age Range
6 Weeks - 6 Years
Type of Care
infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, before- & after-school; summer camp
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 647-2836
250 Lancaster Ave
Malvern, PA 19355
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00249211
License Issued
Feb 20, 2026
Active Through
Feb 20, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 19

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About the Provider

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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

  • Monday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-25 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/25/25, child #1, #2 and #3 were observed sleeping in cribs with less than 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Infant teachers placed blue tape on walls to ensure space between cribs when infants are sleeping.
2025-11-25 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/25/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #4 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Family gave addresses to director to place on child's emergency contact form. child #5 parent took friend off the emergency contact.
2025-11-25 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/25/25, the staff evaluation reviewed for staff #1 was not annually updated. Lasted dated 10/4/24.

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.)
Staff #1 review is scheduled for December, 4 2025
2025-11-25 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/25/25, the record reviewed for staff #2 did not include verification of childcare experience for the position performing (Assistant group supervisor).

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 contacted employer to get verification of hours.
2024-12-17 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted 12/17/2024 It was found that an incident occurred on 11/8/2024 where staff person #1 forcefully sat child #1 down on the concreate causing the child to hit their head. It was also found that staff person #1 grabs children and slams them down into chairs.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The incident that occurred 11/8/24, staff #1 was placed on probation for 30days and received trainings. During probation she received 2 days without pay. Staff #1 received a written warning letter, based on certification representatives' findings on staff one grabbing child and forcefully putting them into a chair.
2024-12-17 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(c)

Description: No ridicule or threaten harm

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted 12/17/2024 It was found that staff person #1 gets into arguments and disagreements with different parents of enrolled children at the facility.

Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Discussed with staff #1 proper ways to talk with parents and reminded staff to come to the director if help is needed or different ways to discuss concerns staff may have.
2024-12-17 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(d) - No harsh language Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(d)

Description: No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted 12/17/2024 It was found that staff person #1 used a harsh tone with child #1. It was also found that staff person #1 often screams at children during different incidents.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
staff #1 was placed on probation for 30days and received two trainings on 11/8/24. During probation she received 2 days without pay.
2024-12-17 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(7)

Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted 12/17/2024 It was found that the facility did not record an accident, injury report involving an incident where child #1 hit their head.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both teachers received verbal warnings for not documenting the incident.
2024-11-27 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the rest equipment (Cots) throughout the facility were not labeled for the use of a specific child.

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.)
Cot labels were added to leg of cot and a cot list was added to each classroom wall with child name.
2024-11-27 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, there were no daily schedules posed in each group space.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Schedules were placed outside of classrooms.
2024-11-27 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the agreement reviewed for child #4 and #5 did not include the fee amount.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Added the fee amount to both child agreements.
2024-11-27 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #5, #6 and #7 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Added the arrival and departure times to agreement forms.
2024-11-27 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/17/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #6 did not include telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Added addresses and phone numbers to emergency contact.
2024-11-27 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, #3, #4 and #6 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Added addresses to the whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.
2024-11-27 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 11/27/2024, the emergency plan reviewed did not address the facilities continuity of operations. Upon request there was no continuity of operations policy or plan available for review.

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.)
We added the continuity of operations policy to our plan and placed on our parent board.

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