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The Goddard School

State College, PA · Centre County
1545 Westerly Pkwy, State College, PA 16801
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Quick Facts

Capacity
140 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, Chinese - Mandarin, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 237-1160
1545 Westerly Pkwy
State College, PA 16801
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00242279
License Issued
Nov 30, 2025
Active Through
Nov 30, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 8

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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
2025-07-09 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-07-29 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-07-05 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-07-29 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the physical site portion of the Renewal Inspection conducted 8-12-22 an outlet on a surge protector was uncovered under the computer desk in the Turtles Room.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Protective outlet covers were placed on the surge protector unit in the Turtles classroom. School opening staff were notified verbally to check all outlets and make sure they are properly and safely secured.
2022-07-29 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the physical site portion of the Renewal Inspection conducted 8-12-22 the utility closet next to the Kitchenette was found to be unsecured making access to the cleaning products inside. The owner was notified and rectified the situation immediately.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The lock was immediately fixed while DHS Inspector was on-site. Spoke with the after hours cleaning individual and reminded her that the closet must be locked before she leaves.
2022-02-25 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On Friday February 11th, 2022 at approximately 7:30a.m. Child #1 was left unsupervised for approximately 8 minutes when Staff #1 escorted him to his room and sent him in without verifying his teacher was in the room.His teacher was not in the room which left child #1 alone in the room without staff supervision.

Correction Required: The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director scheduled a 2 hour supervision training with Lorrie Hall from Keystone Stars for all faculty. Training is scheduled for March 24, 2022.
2022-02-25 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On Friday February 11th, 2022 at approximately 7:30a.m. Child #1 was left unsupervised for approximately 8 minutes when Staff #1 escorted him to his room and sent him in without verifying his teacher was in the room.His teacher was not in the room which left child #1 alone in the room without staff supervision.

Correction Required: The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All classrooms will begin to use the name to face checks using the template attached and approved by W Huling on 3-15-22.
2022-02-25 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On Friday February 11th, 2022 at approximately 7:30a.m. Child #1 was left unsupervised for approximately 8 minutes when Staff #1 escorted him to his room and sent him in without verifying his teacher was in the room. His teacher was not in the room which left child #1 alone in the room without staff supervision.

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. Children must be supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director investigated the incident after arriving at 8am. Children will be supervised at all times
2022-02-25 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: On Friday February 11th, 2022 at approximately 7:30a.m. Child #1 was left unsupervised for approximately 8 minutes when Staff #1 escorted him to his room and sent him in without verifying his teacher was in the room.His teacher was not in the room which left child #1 alone in the room without staff supervision.

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.)
Primary care groups are listed in every classroom. Review and random compliance were completed by the director and will continue to happen for our faculty.
2019-10-22 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On Monday 10-14-19 at approximately 3pm, child #1 was left inside the facility in the Pre-Kindergarten room as the rest of the group transitioned outside. There were 2 staff with the children who were unaware that Child #1 was left inside until a parent picking up his child brought the child from the room to the playground. Child was unsupervised for approximately 10 minutes and in the primary care group of Staff #2

Correction Required: . The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director scheduled a 2 hour training on Supervision with Ms. Hall from Keystone STARS for all staff. Staff directly involved in incident completed an additional 3 hours through Better Kid Care centering on positioning, playground supervision and counting.
2019-10-22 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On Monday 10-14-19 at approximately 3pm, child #1 was left inside the facility in the Pre-Kindergarten room as the rest of the group transitioned outside. There were 2 staff with the children who were unaware that Child #1 was left inside until a parent picking up his child brought the child from the room to the playground. Child was unsupervised for approximately 10 minutes and in the primary care group of Staff #2.

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.)
Primary Care Groups are listed in every classroom. Review and random compliance checks will be completed by the Director and will continue to take place for all faculty.

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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