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The Goddard School

York, PA · York County
88 THEATER LN, York, PA 17402
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 840-2522
88 THEATER LN
York, PA 17402
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255903
License Issued
Jul 14, 2026
Active Through
Jul 14, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10

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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

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-08-26 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2026-04-23 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Facility self-reported the following incident: Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not maintain supervision of Child #1 at all times. Staff #3 was not physically present with Child #1 on the facility premises.

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. 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.)
The teachers will provide continuous supervision of all children at all times, including in outdoor play areas considered part of the facility premises. Classrooms are arranged in such a way to prevent blind spots. Staff will ensure that no child is ever left unsupervised. The teachers will be assigned specific children for whom they are responsible and will consistently know each child's name and location. Staff will use supervision cards and conduct name to face attendance when crossing thresholds. Staff will remain physically present with their assigned group at all times, both on the facility premises to ensure continuous and accountable supervision.
2026-04-07 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the USA room, cert rep observed several damaged children's books with broken spines, ripped pages and exposed, deteriorating cardboard. These books were accessible to children.

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.)
Damaged books were repaired with packing tape. Books that were beyond repair were thrown away.
2026-04-07 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: In the Italy Room, cert rep observed that cribs in use did not have 2 feet of clearance on three sides, as required.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cribs were moved apart to ensure that they were 2 feet apart on 3 sides, when in use.
2026-04-07 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: In the Greece Room, Cert Rep observed only 4 emergency contact forms while 12 children were present in the care space. In the Multi-Purpose Room, Cert Rep observed that there were no emergency contact forms for any of the children present in the care 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff added a folder to the First Aid bag in the multi-purpose room with a copy of each child's emergency contact form. In the Greece room, the remaining emergency contact forms were added to the folder in the First Aid bag.
2026-04-07 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact forms for children #s 1, 3 and 5 did not have completed parental consent sections for wading and swimming excursions.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Because we do not offer swimming or wading excursions, those fields were marked "not applicable" for children #s 1, 3 and 5.
2026-04-07 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: In the multi-Purpose Room, cert rep observed that the first kit did not contain non-porous gloves, as required.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Missing gloves were added to the first aid bag
2026-04-07 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the USA, Egypt, Greece, Mexico and Multi-Purpose Rooms, cert rep observed dirty air vents in the ceiling. In the China Room, Cert Rep observed a circular, children's table, stained with sticky, adhesive residue. The table was located on the left side of the room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We asked the cleaning company to clean the vents that evening during their visit to the school. China classroom teacher cleaned the sticky, adhesive residue.
2026-04-07 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: In the Greece, Japan, Mexico and Multi-Purpose Rooms cert rep observed that handwashing signs were not posted above each toilet, as required. In the Australia Room, in the first bathroom, Cert Rep observed that the handwashing sign was not posted, as required.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Handwashing signs were posted in missing locations.
2025-10-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that multiple cribs were touching while in use in the infant classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Cribs will be shifted apart to leave two feet of space on three sides around each when the cribs are occupied.
2025-09-15 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Facility self reported that child 1 was left inside the classroom unsupervised for less than one minute after the classroom transitioned outside to play.

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. 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.)
Classroom teachers received formal documentation. Directors implemented enhanced monitoring of classroom transitions---from departure to return---beginning Tuesday, 9/15 through Tuesday, 10/6. This measure was put in place to ensure all procedures are followed consistently and safely and to give feedback on how to help the classroom teachers if they had questions. Children will be supervised at all times.
2025-04-01 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that a basket with dinosaurs it in was visibly dirty in the Egypt classroom and a broken basket with wooden play people in the China classroom. Both were corrected during the inspection.

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 dinosaur basket in the Egypt classroom was moved out of reach of children. It was then cleaned of dirt during nap time. The broken basket in the China classroom was thrown away during inspection.
2025-04-01 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that science sensory bottles with small beads, small stars and uncooked pasta pieces; all less than 1 inch in diameter were all able to be opened causing a possible choking hazard in the Japan classroom. All sensory bottles were removed during the inspection.

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 sensory bottles in the Japan classroom were removed and brought to the office during the inspection.
2025-04-01 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Doctor fix/completed the incomplete form.
2025-04-01 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that a bottle in the USA refrigerator was not labeled with the child's name. This was corrected during the inspection.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bottle in the USA classroom was labeled with the child's name during the inspection.

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