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The Goddard School
820 N BETHLEHEM PIKE, Ambler PA 19477 · License #CER-00255118 · Child Care Center
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- (215) 358-4077
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- 820 N BETHLEHEM PIKE, Ambler PA 19477 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 180 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, hired as an aide: contained an international diploma but it did not include a credential evaluation reflecting the educational equivalency of the international diploma to the U.S. Department of Education standards.
Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 included a Department of Education FBI clearance dated 5/12/21 instead of the Department of Human Services FBI clearance which is required under the CPSL.
Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #1 and #2 was not dated in the last 6 months. The last time the parent signed the emergency contact form for child #1 was 8/2/23. Child #2's emergency contact form was dated 8/6/23.
Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(c)(4)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2, hired 8/28/23; included a health assessment dated 9/23/23 which did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
At the time of inspection, the safe routes policy was not posted in the facility.
Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · 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.
At time of inspection, the facility had not maintained proof of purchase and date of purchase of the interconnected fire detection device or system with the fire drill logs.
Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
At the time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not include lockdown procedures.
Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 25, 2026 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, hired as an aide: contained an international diploma but it did not include a credential evaluation ref…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 8, 2024 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 included a Department of Education FBI clearance dated 5/12/21 instead of the Department of Human Servic…” — what has changed since then?
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