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The Goddard School

Newtown Square, PA · Delaware County
3810 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (484) 424-5333
3810 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00244515
License Issued
Oct 31, 2025
Active Through
Oct 31, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15

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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
2026-08-19 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2026-04-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-08-20 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-03-18 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-10-01 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-09-21 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-10-06 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-03-24 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 ON 07.11.22, IT WAS FOUNDED THAT STAFF PERSON #1 GRABBED CHILD #1'S ARM MULTIPLE TIMES DURING CIRCLE TIME ACTIVITIES.

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.)
I am also requiring my staff to take a course on Better Kid care that is entitled "Dealing with Anger -- The Children's and Yours" This is a 2 hour course that covers appropriate reactions to children who exhibit anger and challenging behaviors.
2022-03-24 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 07.11.22, IT WAS FOUNDED THAT STAFF PERSON #1 USED HIS ARMS TO RESTRAIN AND RESTRICT CHILD #1'S MOVEMENT, WHILE CHILD #1 WAS SITTING ON HIS LAP.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I am also requiring my staff to take a course on Better Kid care that is entitled "Dealing with Anger -- The Children's and Yours" This is a 2 hour course that covers appropriate reactions to children who exhibit anger and challenging behaviors.
2021-10-04 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILD 1 AGREEMENT FORM DID NOT STATE THE DATE OF ADMISSION ON THE FORM.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 10/5/21 Director Jane Mahle corrected Child #1's enrollment agreement, and it now contains the child's date of admission.
2021-10-04 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS EXPIRED MEDICATION AT THE FACILITY BELONGING TO AN ENROLLED CHILD.

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 enrolled child's medication was replaced with an unexpired medication. The expired medication was given to parent to discard.
2021-10-04 Renewal 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(4)

Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENWAL INSPECTION, CHILD 2 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT CONTAIN SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS OR SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2's emergency contact form was corrected and now contains parental signature for consent of administration of medications or special dietary needs.
2021-10-04 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILD 2 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT CONTAIN SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID PROCEDURES BY FACILITY STAFF.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 2's parental consent form was corrected and now contains parental signature for consent to administer minor first aid procedures by facility staff.

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