The Goddard School
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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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| 2025-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: In room 8, a cot was observed to have less than 2 feet of space on three sides while it was in use by a child in care. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The teacher moved the cot immediately to ensure that it was 2 feet on three sides. The directors held a staff meeting and reiterated the importance of having the mats spaced 2 feet on three sides. |
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| 2025-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Emergency drills were documented on a form created by the operator that did not include the following required information: SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS THE FACILITY USED FOR ANY CATEGORY OF CHILDREN (Infants, Toddlers, Children with Special Needs); and LIST PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED OR OBSERVATIONS DURING THE DRILL (For use in updating the Emergency Plan). Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The directors switched out the form that was created and replaced it with the state form. |
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| 2025-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In room 8, there were water stains observed on 5 ceiling tiles. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The ceiling tiles will be replaced by the franchisee. |
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| 2025-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days during the following time periods: 10/17-12/4/2024; 2/11-3/13/2025; 6/26-8/1/2025; and 8/1-9/12/2025. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire detection system was tested within the last 30 days. The directors created a system to test the fire system every 30 days themselves if the fire department does not come. |
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| 2024-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Bite marks were observed on multi-colored foam blocks and a gray foam mat that were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths in room #5. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We removed the foam blocks and foam mat from classroom #5 on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2024-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information was not present in room #7 for a child who was receiving care in the space. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We placed child #7's emergency contact form into the classroom binder before the inspector left for the day. |
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| 2024-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The health assessment for staff #2 did not include the results of an examination for communicable diseases and the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) It was an oversight for the doctor to not include the results of the examination for communicable diseases and assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care on staff #2's health assessment. Staff #2 returned to the doctor to have the health assessment completed. |
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| 2024-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: A parent of child #1 did not review and update the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period between 7/16/2023 and 6/4/2024. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of child #1 completed a new financial agreement. |
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| 2024-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The parent letter did not include the facility's emergency procedures for shelter in place at the facility, including lock down; and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We Have corrected our parent letter to include the facility's emergency procedures for shelter in place at the facility, including lockdown., and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2024-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #1 lacked a state police clearance in their record. A state police clearance was obtained during the inspection and placed into staff #1's record. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During our state inspection, staff #1 obtained a state police clearance and it was placed in their file to comply with the CPSL and Chapter 3490. |
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| 2024-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #3, who was working in child care as an AGS, lacked verification of 2 years experience with children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 turned in verification of 2 years experience with children to be qualified to work in child care as an AGS. |
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| 2024-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days during the following periods of time: 3/15 to 4/17/2024; 4/17 to 5/20/2024; and 6/19 to 7/25/2024. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire detection system was tested within the past 30 days. Due to the fire detection system not being tested at least once every 30 days, we have put into place a new tracking system to ensure our testing is not late again. |
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| 2023-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Splintering wood and a protruding nail were observed on a wooden planter box on the ground in the outdoor play space, where it was accessible and posed a potential hazard to children in care. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The wooden planter boxes on the ground in the outdoor play space were replaced with treated wood so that they will no longer splinter. |
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| 2023-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In room #1, there was a sensory bottle containing sand with a screw on top that was not secured in a way to prevent children who are still placing objects in their mouths in room from accessing its contents. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The sensory bottle that was found in room #1 was removed immediately. |
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| 2023-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreement for child #1 was filled out with the child's arrival and departure times immediately. |
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