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The Goddard School
500 Springhouse Dr, Collegeville PA 19426 · License #CER-00239247 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (610) 232-7939
- Address
- 500 Springhouse Dr, Collegeville PA 19426 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 3-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 159 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted 5/6/25, chip paint was observed in room 108, on the light blue wall in the blue bells soft area childcare space.
Corrected by May 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,3,6, 7 and 8 were not signed by the operator. Fee agreement for child 10 was not signed by the operator and parent.
Corrected by May 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing emergency plan training.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -3,7 and 8- 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 #-3,7 and 8-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. State police clearance for staff 3 was in file but with pending status. Staff 7 had volunteer state police clearance. Staff 8 had receipt on file.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1, 2 and 3 were missing written annual evaluation
Corrected by May 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) · 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 acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Education for staff 2 needs to be evaluated.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 6 was missing education. Childcare experience for staff 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8 needs to be verified
Corrected by May 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in Shining Stars, Creative Citizens and friendly Franklins.
Corrected by May 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
During renewal inspection certification rep checked the temperature of the refrigerator in Wobbly Washingtons. The temperature was 51° F.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 4 and 5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by May 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files Fee agreement for child 1, 2,3 6, 7, 9 and 10 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected by May 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1, 5 and 7 were missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by May 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1 5 and 9 were missing address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact for child 7 was missing telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by May 14, 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.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 2 was expired. During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 4, 5, 8 and 9 were expired. Child 4 dated 3-15-23, child 5 dated 5-9-23, child 8 dated 8-24-23 and child 9 dated 3-19-23
Corrected by May 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.182(4) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 6 was missing information for medical and special dietary needs.
Corrected by May 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed fire drill log. The fire alarm system is not tested every 30 days.
Corrected by May 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e)/3270.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #-8- will have until _5-23-24____ to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #--8- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #-8-, staff person #-8- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 and 2 were missing 12 annual training hours.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 8 was missing 10 hour health and safety training.
Corrected by May 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Child 8 was missing initial health assessment. No other health assessment was on file.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. child 7 was missing 1 year old health assessment
Corrected by May 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.
During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, staff persons #3, #4 and #5 did not have documentation of 2500 hours of experience with children to qualify for the AGS position.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2023
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, charging ports without protective covers were observed in the Creative Citizens and the Friendly Franklins classrooms.
Corrected by Jun 19, 2023
- Violation
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, a Peace Lily plant was observed in the Sensational Stripes classroom.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, the TB test results (dated 8/6/21) for staff person #1 were more than 1 year old at the time of initial employment.
Corrected by Jul 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · 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.
During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, the health assessment for staff person #4, did not have questions #2 and #3 answered by the physician/CRNP.
Corrected by Jul 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to include a plan for continuity of operations required under Federal Regulation 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii)
Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, staff person #1 did not have documentation of completing the 1-hour Health and Safety update by 12/20/22.
Corrected by Jun 19, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, staff person #2 did not have documentation of completing the required pre-service training under 3270.31(f)1-9
Corrected by Jun 19, 2023
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation.Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY HAD NOT DEVELOPED POLICIES REGARDING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME/ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, CHILD MALTREATMENT, OR STRATEGIES FOR COPING WITH A CRYING, FUSSING OR DISTRAUGHT CHILD, AS REQUIRED UNDER FEDERAL REGULATION 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).
Corrected by Jun 10, 2022
- 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 # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 CONTAINED AN EXPIRED CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE DATED 10/4/15, AND AN APPLICATION FOR A NEW CLEARANCE DATED 5/23/22. THIS FILE ALSO CONTAINED A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FBI CLEARANCE DATED 2/4/20 AND A RECEIPT FOR A DHS FBI CLEARANCE DATED 5/24/22.
Corrected by May 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE LITTLE LIBERTIES ROOM WAS MISSING TWEEZERS AND SCISSORS, THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE WASHINGTON'S ROOM WAS MSSING TWEEZERS.
Corrected by Jun 3, 2022
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILDREN'S LUNCHES, BROUGHT FROM HOME AND REQUIRING REFRIGERATION, WERE OBSERVED IN EACH CLASSROOM IN THE CUBBY AREA AND NOT IN THE REFRIGERATOR.
Corrected by May 25, 2022
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 6, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection conducted 5/6/25, chip paint was observed in room 108, on the light blue wall in the blue bells soft area childcare space.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 30, 2024 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,3,6, 7 and 8 were not signed by the operator. Fee agreement for…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 25, 2023 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, staff persons #3, #4 and #5 did not have documentation of 2500 hours of experience with children to qualify for the AGS pos…” — what has changed since then?
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