The Goddard School
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After 2 years at The Goddard School in Bethlehem, I have never once doubted my decision to send my daughter there. The owners, directors and staff are easily accessible, happy to chat with you and make you feel that your child is the most special kid in the world. The developmental curriculum ensures your child's success and the high standards set forth by Goddard prepare your child to move forward with a solid foundation of knowledge and skills. I am never in the dark about what is going on - schedules are posted, daily reports sent home, updates and notifications e-mailed. Goddard has easily lived up to its reputation that I had always heard - "the best that's out there". That holds true for all staff members in Bethlehem as well. My daughter is grown leaps and bounds thanks to the attention, care and instruction of the wonderful people at Goddard!
Very unhappy with my expeince here. The staff members seem to change almost dailty. Staff do nto communicate with one another. Managment does not handle conflict in a profesional manner.
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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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| 2026-07-14 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: An inspection was conducted on 7/14/26 as a result of self-reported noncompliance. On 7/8/26 at about 3:00pm, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were taking a group of young toddlers outside to the playground. Child #1 was left inside the classroom. Child #1 was in the primary care group of Staff Person #1. Staff Person #3 discovered Child #1 in the classroom alone. Staff Person #3 left the child in the classroom and reported this to Staff Person #4. Staff Person #4 checked to see that Child #1 was in the classroom alone. Staff Person #4 also left the child in alone in the classroom while they informed Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 that Child #1 was still in the classroom. Staff Person #2 then went to get Child #1. 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. 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. TIERED LIS: 1. 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. 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. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must update the Supervision Policy to include steps staff should take if they are to find a child unsupervised. This policy will ensure that all children are properly assigned to a staff person and supervised at all times. This policy must address supervision during transition times, such as visiting the bathroom and supervision on the playground. The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review the policy with all staff and have staff sign off that the understand and will follow the supervision policy. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the policy will be reviewed with all staff. 3. The legal entity must arrange for Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4 to complete the training entitled "Infant-Toddler Care: Quality Supervision" through Better Kid Care. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the training will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 7/8/26 The children in our School will be supervised by a staff member at all times, including outdoor play, gym play, and while using the bathroom. We will ensure primary groups are defined each morning and when children are transitioning from the care of one teacher to another. Thorough and frequent checks will be completed by a member of the administrative team 2. 7/21/26 The Supervision Policy, including an additional section about what to do if an unsupervised child is found, has been submitted and approved by our state licensor on July 16, 2026. The policy has been distributed to all staff and explained verbally to each staff individually by July 21, 2026. All staff have signed off that they understand and will follow this updated policy. 3. 7/23/26 The training "Infant-Toddler Care: Quality Supervision" was assigned to staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3, and staff person #4. All four staff members completed the training by Wednesday, July 22, 2026 and presented a certificate of completion. |
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| 2026-06-29 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/29/26 and 6/30/26. During the inspection, four ripped nap mats were observed in the Wild Things Room. Two cracked deck boxes were observed on the playground. Exposed bolts were observed around the bottom perimeter of the toddler playground fence. 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.) New nap mats, including extra nap mats, have been ordered to replace the nap mats in the Wild Things Room. The deck boxes will be duct taped to prevent pinch points. If they cannot be repaired, they will be removed from the playground. The exposed bolts will be cut. |
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| 2026-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/29/26 and 6/30/26. During the inspection, the cot list in the Little Critters Room was not completed and the cots in the classroom were not assigned for use to a specific child. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff completed the cot list during the inspection. |
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| 2026-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/29/26 and 6/30/26. During the inspection, peeling paint was observed on the wall in the Llama Llama's Room near the dramatic play area and the block/car area. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The areas with peeling paint will be repainted. |
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| 2025-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 12/3/25. At that time, plastic shopping bags were observed in a child's cubby in the Cozy Cubs Room where they were accessible to the children in the room. The staff in the room said that some of the children are still placing objects in their mouths. 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.) During our licensing visit the plastic bags were moved to a place in the classroom that is inaccessible to the children. A "soiled clothing" bin was added to the tops of the cubbies, where it is out of reach of the children, to avoid plastic bags with soiled clothing from potty training accidents or mealtime messes from being in a place where the children can reach them. |
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| 2025-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 12/3/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff person #3 did not complete Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 7/2025. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is dated 8/11/25. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 had their first aid/cpr certification renewed late but prior to our licensing visit. Staff #3 was originally scheduled to complete the certification on 5/28/25 but fell sick and was not able to attend. We were not able to find another training for them to attend until 8/11/25. We will ensure teachers with expired certifications are placed on leave until renewal is complete. |
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| 2025-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 12/3/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff person #1 did not complete mandated reporter training on or before expiration of the most current training. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file expiring 6/18/2025. Documentation of updated mandated reporter training is dated 7/3/25. Staff person #2 did not complete mandated reporter training on or before expiration of the most current training. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file expiring 7/2/2025. Documentation of updated mandated reporter training is dated 8/4/25. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and Staff #2 completed their renewal of the mandated reporter training late but prior to our licensing visit. The school will ensure that staff with expired certifications are placed on leave until we receive completion certificates for expired trainings, and extra time is provided prior to expiration. |
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| 2025-12-03 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 12/3/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #4, who has lived in Illinois in the past five years, did not have Illinois clearances on file less than 60 months old. 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. Staff Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility until Illinois clearances are on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new background check request has been sent out for Staff #4 to obtain a current out of state Illinois child abuse clearance, criminal history, and FBI check. The school has completed an online sex offender check from the state of Illinois, with results of "no record exists" already received and in their file. Staff #4 has been placed on leave until the clearance results have been received. |
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| 2025-12-03 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 12/3/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #5 contained a Bachelor of Arts in Tourism and Hotel Studies from Bangkok University and over three years' experience working with children. The bachelor's degree had not been evaluated for equivalency in the United States by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). 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.) An application has been created, paid for by a state grant, and sent to Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. to obtain a degree evaluation for Staff #5. Staff #5 has been placed on leave until the results of the degree evaluation have been received. Staff #5 will be a Facility Person who does supervise children under the education evaluation has been received qualifying them as a staff person. |
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| 2025-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 12/3/25. At that time, peeling paint was observed under the window and behind the sink in the Rainbow Fish Room. Peeling paint was observed behind the cots in the Hungry Caterpillars Room. Peeling paint was observed by the block shelf in the Cozy Cubs Room. Peeling paint was observed next to the outside door and next to the coat cubbies in the Kindergarten Room. Peeling paint was observed in the corner next to the bathroom in the Gym. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All above mentioned spots with chipped paint have been repainted by the school's maintenance team. Pictures of all above mentioned spots will be provided to our licensor. |
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| 2024-12-13 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/13/24, exposed bolts were observed along the playground fencing on the Musical Playground and Deck Playground. A cracked storage container was observed on the Musical Playground. 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 exposed bolts will be cut or covered. The cracked storage container will be repaired with duct tape. |
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| 2024-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/13/24, two infants were observed sleeping in cribs in the Busy Bees Room. One of the cribs only had two feet of space on one side, with one side against the wall and two sides up against other cribs. The other crib only had two feet of space on one side, with one side against the wall and approximately 6" of space between it and the cribs on the other two sides. 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 cribs were moved so that there was two feet of space on three sides. |
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| 2024-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/13/24, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreement for Child #1 did not include the designated release persons. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The designated release persons will be added to the fee agreements of the children. |
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| 2024-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(a) Description: Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/13/24, the child files were reviewed. At that time, the emergency contact form used by the facility did not include who should be contacted in an emergency. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact forms were updated to include who should be contacted in case of an emergency. |
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| 2024-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 12/13/24 and 12/18/24. On 12/13/24, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #2, Child #3, Child #5, Child #6, Child #7, and Child #8 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The business name, address, and phone number of the parents will be added to the emergency contact forms. |
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