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The Goddard School

Moon Township, PA · Allegheny County
800 Commerce Ave, Moon Township, PA 15108
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Quick Facts

Capacity
136 children
Age Range
6 Weeks - 6 Years
Type of Care
infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, before- & after-school; summer camp
Languages
English, English, Sign Language, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 262-1821
800 Commerce Ave
Moon Township, PA 15108
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00254185
License Issued
Jun 14, 2026
Active Through
Jun 14, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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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

  • Monday7:00 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
2026-03-02 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: The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #1, did not include the enrolling parent's work address. The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #2 and Child #3, did not include the enrolling parent's work address or work phone number.

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.)
The Emergency Contact information for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 was corrected during the renewal inspection.
2026-03-02 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 did not contain a tuberculosis test dated within 12 months of initial employment.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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 #1 obtained a new tuberculosis test on 2.15.26.
2026-03-02 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained FBI Clearances dated 1.21.20 and 12.30.24, however, the clearance dated 12.30.24, was coded for CJIS and not DHS. The DHS Clearance was dated 3.12.26. The file for Staff #3 contained FBI Clearances dated 2.6.20 and 2.18.25, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #4 contained Child Abuse Clearances dated 7.14.20 and 7.31.25, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The DHS, FBI Clearance for Staff #2 was received and placed in the file. It was dated 3.12.26. The FBI Clearance for Staff #3 was beyond 60 months, but it was renewed on 2.18.25. The Child Abuse Clearance for Staff #4 was beyond 60 months, but it was renewed on 7.31.25.
2025-03-10 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-11-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 (see IS Code Sheet) did not contain documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR within 90 days of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Having employee complete Pediatric First Aid/CPR training with a PQAS certified instructor.
2024-03-18 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: The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of the Health and Safety, 1-Hour Update on 3.1.24, which was required by 12.30.22.

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.)
Staff #1 completed the Health and Safety, 1-Hour Update on 3.1.24.
2023-03-21 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: As confirmed by the Operator, information was not provided to the parents of each enrolled child, on how to electronically access the regulations.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The sign was posted, with electronic regulations, in the front entryway for parents to view.
2023-03-21 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR on 2.9.23 (see IS Code Sheet), which exceeded the 90 days of hire requirement.

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.)
Staff #1 is now compliant.
2023-03-21 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: A first-aid kit, located in a closet with a broken lock, in the Get Set room, was accessible to children.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The first-aid kit was moved to the top shelf, which is out of reach of children.
2022-08-24 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 exited the 1 Year-Old childcare room with three (3) of the her four (4) children to go to the outdoor play yard, leaving Child #1 in the room, unsupervised, for approximately five (5) minutes.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will review our name to face policy along with what "supervision" means in a childcare setting.
2022-08-24 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 exited the 1 Year-Old childcare room with three (3) of the her four (4) children to go to the outdoor play yard, leaving Child #1 in the room, unsupervised, for approximately five (5) minutes.

Correction Required: The legal entity must arrange for staff #1 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. Proof of the training will be submitted to DHS upon completion.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The employee will complete 2 hours of DHS approved trainings.
2022-08-24 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 exited the 1 Year-Old childcare room with three (3) of the her four (4) children to go to the outdoor play yard, leaving Child #1 in the room, unsupervised, for approximately five (5) minutes.

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.)
Employees will document on a white board the children he/she is responsible for in his/her assigned care group.
2022-08-24 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 exited the 1 Year-Old childcare room with three (3) of the her four (4) children to go to the outdoor play yard, leaving Child #1 in the room, unsupervised, for approximately five (5) minutes.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will review all state ratios along with maximum group size with employee.
2022-03-24 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: A bag of marbles, with a diameter of less than 1 inch, were located in a low drawer of a white container in the Get Set room, and were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The marbles located in the Get Set classroom are no longer accessible to the children.
2022-03-24 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training on 6.30.15 and 8.20.20, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training on 5.9.15 and 8.20.20, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #3 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training on 5.12.15 and 8.20.20, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The mandated reporter training for Staff #1, 2, and 3 that expired 6/30/2020 was corrected and completed 8/20/2020.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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