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The Goddard School
489 S Gulph Rd, King Of Prussia PA 19406 · License #CER-00245071 · Child Care Center
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- Phone
- (610) 337-1900
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- Address
- 489 S Gulph Rd, King Of Prussia PA 19406 · Directions
Hours
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 108 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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 the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/14/2025, Staff Person #2, hired 06/23/2025, was observed working alone. Staff Person #1's file did not contain verification of the completion of Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training or verification of the completion of the required Health and Safety Trainings.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2025
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/14/2025, there was peeling paint on the wall in the back of the Two's Classroom near the window.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(4) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/14/2025, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain a completed Health Assessment. The answers to questions 1,2 and 3 on the health assessment were left blank.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/14/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain two written references attesting to the individual's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.103 · 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.
At the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection on 09/16/2024, the outdoor play space designated for Toddlers was observed to have tiny rocks with a diameter measuring less than 1 inch throughout the play space. Child #1 was observed with a rock in their mouth, and Child #2 was walking around with a rock in their hand.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
- 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 the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the Facility's Emergency Plan did not contain a policy regarding the facility's plan for Continuity of Operations.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
- 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 the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the facility provided the department with its policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; the Facility's policy did not specify for Child Maltreatment.
Corrected by Aug 23, 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.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the individual record for Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of the completion of emergency plan training.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the individual record for Staff Person #4 did not contain verification of the completion of annual fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 5 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. Facility Person #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the individual record for Staff Person #5 did not contain a completed Pa State Police Criminal Background Clearance.
Corrected by Aug 22, 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.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the individual records for Staff Person #1, #2, #3 and #6 did not contain a written staff evaluation.
Corrected by Sep 4, 2024
- 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 the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the First Aid Kit in the Two's Classroom was missing an assortment of Bandages, and the Infant Room was missing an assortment of Bandages and Gauze
Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
- Violation
3270.76 · 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.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the vent grills on the ceiling in the Preschool Classroom appeared with visible dust accumulation.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the facility's Emergency Plan did not contain accommodations for children with disabilities and children with medical conditions.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(a)/3270.182(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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the individual record for Child #1 did not contain a Health Assessment.
Corrected by Sep 4, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During a renewal inspection on 10/31/023, the file for facility person #2 did not contain verification of child care experience, education and training;
Corrected by Nov 7, 2023
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During a renewal inspection on 10/31/2023, the files for staff persons # 1 and 2 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · 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.
On October 15, 2021 during renewal inspection certification representative noticed that staff records for staff # 2 and # 3 were missing CPR and first aid certificates.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2021
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
On 10/15/21 during Renewal Inspection Certification Representative noticed that an outlet cover was missing in the back pre-school classroom.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2021
- Violation
3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
On October 15, 2021 during renewal inspection Certification representative noticed that child # 2 emergency contact form was not updated and in the classroom.
Corrected by Oct 29, 2021
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person
On October 15, 2021 during renewal inspection certification representative noticed that staff # 1 record only contained one reference letter.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Aug 14, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/14/2025, Staff Person #2, hired 06/23/2025, was observed working alone. Staff Person #1's file did not con…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 16, 2024 inspection noted: “At the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection on 09/16/2024, the outdoor play space designated for Toddlers was observed to have tiny rocks with a diamet…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Aug 22, 2024 inspection noted: “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the Facility's Emergency Plan did not contain a policy regarding the facility's plan for Continuity of Oper…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error