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The Goddard School

Morgantown, PA · Berks County
2201 Valley Rd, Morgantown, PA 19543
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Quick Facts

Capacity
145 children
Age Range
6 Weeks - 6 Years
Type of Care
infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, before- & after-school; summer camp
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Polish, Russian, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 286-3300
2201 Valley Rd
Morgantown, PA 19543
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00243149
License Issued
Nov 18, 2025
Active Through
Nov 18, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 13

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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
2025-11-03 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 11/3/25 Staff 1 did not have acceptable verification that she graduated high school. It was on staff 1's application they graduated high school, however there was no diploma, transcript, or letter from the educational institute verifying Staff 1 had graduated high school or completed at least 8th grade. Staff 1 was working as an aide.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Obtained Staff members high school diploma.
2025-11-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 11/3/25 Staff 2 had 1 reference in their staff file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Obtained second reference for staff member.
2025-08-13 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-11-12 Initial review 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection on 11/12/24 there was a hole in the arm of a couch in Room 4.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The hole was immediately covered with tape. A vinyl patch was place over the hole as a permeant fix.
2024-11-12 Initial review 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During a initial inspection on 11/12/24 Cert rep observed a hole in the nap mat of Child 10.

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.)
Child 11's nap mat was replaced immediately. The old nap mat was discarded.
2024-11-12 Initial review 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection on 11/12/24 a daily schedule of activities was not posted in room 9.

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.)
A daily schedule was written and posted immediately for Room 9.
2024-11-12 Initial review 3270.121(b) - Given parents in writing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.121(b)

Description: Given parents in writing

Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection on 11/12/24 cert rep noted that parents were not being provided in writing information regarding the facilities supervision policies.

Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director added information about the facility's supervision policy to the parent handbook which is provided to parents at admission.
2024-11-12 Initial review 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection on 11/13/24 Child 6 did not have an arrival time or departure time present on the updated fee agreement.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 6's arrival time and departure time will be added to the updated fee agreement.
2024-11-12 Initial review 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection on 11/13 /24 the following children did not have dates of admission on their fee agreements: Child 1(missing on all fee agreements), Child 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 (missing on updated fee agreement).

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Date of admission will be added to the fee agreement for child 1-9.
2024-11-12 Initial review 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection on 11/13/24 the address for Child 7's physician or source of medical care was not present on the child's updated emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will have the parent of the child provide and document an address of the child physician/medical care on the child's emergency contact form.
2024-11-12 Initial review 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 a initial inspection on 11/13/24 the work address and phone number for Child 7's father was not present on the child's emergency contact form.

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.)
Director will have the parent of the child provide and document the work address and phone number on the child's emergency contact form.
2024-11-12 Initial review 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection on 11/6/24 Child 3, a older toddler child,(See data sheet for DOB) was missing both doses Hepatitis A vaccine. Child 8, an infant child, was missing the following vaccine doses: DTAP/DTP/TD dose 3, and Pneumococcal dose 3. At time of inspection there was no documentation on file for Child 3 or Child 8 that the child is exempt from these vaccines due to strongly held personal beliefs, religious beliefs, or medical reasons. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule of immunizations.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Child 3 and Child 8 must be dismissed from care by close of business 11/13/24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 3 and Child 8 will be dismissed from care as of close of business on 11/13/24. Child 3 and Child 8 will remain dismissed from care until vaccine record is up to date in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule of immunizations or a signed exemption letter is provided.
2024-11-12 Initial review 3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8) - Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete

Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection on 11/13/24 Child 8 had a health assessment that was signed and dated 8/2/24 on file that did not have answers to the following questions: "Is the Child able to participate in child care and does the child appear to be free from contagious or communicable diseases?" and "Has the child received all age-appropriate screenings listed in the routine preventative health care services currently recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics?"

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. A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will notify parents of Child 8 and request the parents obtain a sign and dated health assessment with answers to these required questions provided.
2024-11-12 Initial review 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection on 11/13/24 cert rep observed Child 9's target brand Children's Allergy relief expired on 9/2024.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The expired medication for Child 9 was immediately discarded. Child 9's parents were contacted to replace the medication.
2024-11-12 Initial review 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection on 11/12/24 Cert rep observed that there was not a hands-free trash can in Room 5 for the disposal of soiled diapers.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A hands-free trashcan was immediately placed into Room 5. Director immediately ensured all classrooms had a hands-free trashcan.

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