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The Goddard School
5049 Ritter Rd, Mechanicsburg PA 17055 · License #CER-00246562 · Child Care Center
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- 5049 Ritter Rd, Mechanicsburg PA 17055 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 126 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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 childcare 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 the disclosure statement as required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 and Facility Person #5 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
The file for staff person #1 did not include out of state clearances from Virginia as required. The file for staff person #5 contains an NSOR dated 11/8/24 which is after the date staff person #5 began working with children.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
- 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.
The file for staff person #2 does not contain a current Staff Evaluation as required.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
- 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.
In the Get Set 1 room, a ceiling tile, near the back right corner of the room, was stained by water damage.
Corrected by Sep 24, 2025
- Violation
3270.102(a) · 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.
In the Out Door 2 play space Cert Rep observed a 4-person buggy with 2 broken 3-point safety harnesses. The buggy was not in good repair.
Corrected by Sep 24, 2025
- Violation
3270.106(a) · 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.
In the Pre-toddler and Older Twos rooms, not all of the rest equipment was labeled for the use of specific children.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The Service Agreement for child #1 did not contain a parental signature.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The files for children #s 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, did not specify the children's arrival and departure times.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The files for children #2 and #4 did not contain the enrolling parent's work contact numbers.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
The files for child #1 and child #2 did not contain information on the children's special needs.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
In the Get Set 1 room, the emergency contact form for child #9 did not contain a health insurance policy number. In the Prek-K room, the emergency contact form for child #10 did not contain a health insurance policy number.
Corrected by Sep 24, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(3) · 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.
The file for staff person #1 contained a signed health assessment but did not include a date to indicate when the health assessment was completed.
Corrected by Sep 25, 2025
- 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.
The Fire Device Testing Log includes the following testing dates: 12/9/24-1/30/25 (52 days), 4/12/25-5/20/25 (38 days), 5/20/25-6/25/25 (36 days) and 7/16/525-8/27/25 (42 days). These fire device detection test dates were not completed every 30-day as required.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(b) · A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
Staff Person #5's health assessment did not include the Professional Title of the medical professional who signed the assessment.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(3) · 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.
Staff Person #4's file did not contain a health assessment.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(4) · 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.
Staff Person #4's file did not contain a disclosure statement.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2025
- 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.
The fire system testing log included the following dates: 11/6/24 to 12/9/24 (33 days), 12/9/24 to 1/30/25 52 days), 3/14/25 to 4/28/25 (45 days) and 5/20/25 to 6/25/25 (36 days). The fire system was not tested every 30 days.
Corrected by Aug 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.114 · Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily.
Complaint investigation revealed that children were not taken outside daily on at least three days (8/15/25, 8/18/25 and 8/19/25).
Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(3) · 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.
Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not have documentation of a written report of an initial health assessment including the results of initial tuberculin skin test.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(4) · 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 #3 did not have documentation of the NSOR (National sex offender registry) clearance information required under CPSL.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- 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.
Staff #1 did not have documentation of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Nov 1, 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.
Facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.14 · 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.
Facility Person #1, #4, #7 has not completed the required one hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022
Corrected by Nov 22, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Facility Person #2 and #5 did not complete Health and Safety Training within 90 days of hire. (see code sheet for DOH)
Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
- 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 # 2, #3- 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 #2, #3--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for Facility Person #2 did not contain completed out of state clearances as required by CPSL. Facility Person #2 resided outside of PA as of 1/11/2023 and has been employed longer than the 45-day provisional hire period. Facility person #2 did not complete Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of hire. The file for Facility Person #3 did not contain State Police Clearances results and has been employed longer than the 45-day provisional hire period. (see code sheet for DOH).
Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.106(b) · Bed linens may not be used alone as age-appropriate rest equipment.
It was observed in the Preschool classroom that children did not have age-appropriate nap equipment. The children were observed sleeping on blankets and bed linens only.
Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
It was observed in the Pre-K classroom that there was not a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the child care space.
Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.
Facility Person #5 and #6 did not have a health assessment completed within 12 months of providing initial services in a child care setting. This was evidenced by no health assessment on file.
Corrected by Nov 27, 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.
Facility Person #3, #5, #6 does not have results of a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment on file.
Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.181(c) · 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.
The emergency contact on file for Child #1 was not updated at least once in the last 6-months. The emergency contact on file is dated 1/20/2023. The fee agreement on file for Child #1 was not updated at least once in the last 6-months. The fee agreement on file is sated 1/20/2023.
Corrected by Nov 27, 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 for every facility person.
The file for Facility Person #6 does not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
- 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.
The facility emergency plan did not contain emergency accommodations for the infants and toddlers observed in care.
Corrected by Nov 29, 2023
- 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.
The facility emergency plan parent letter did not contain information about emergency lock-down procedures.
Corrected by Nov 29, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(a) · 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.
Staff #1 was observed by facility staff staring down at her phone while responsible for caring for children.
Corrected by May 19, 2023
- Violation
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
There was no schedule of daily activities posted in the PreK child care space.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(a) · 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.
Observed Staff in OT, YT, and PS childcare space were not positioned to see hear assess and direct all children in care during nap time.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.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.
Staff #4 health assessment dated 9/5/22 was overdue from their previous health assessment dated 6/3/20. Staff #5 health assessment on file was dated 12/4/19.
Corrected by Sep 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.182(1) · A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
Child #1 health assessment was dated 2/3/21
Corrected by Sep 15, 2022
- 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
Staff #1 had 1 non-family reference on file. Staff 2 did not have non-family references on file.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Observed outlets unplugged in Preschool childcare space. Corrected at time of inspection.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff #3 completed the Health and Safety training topics approximately 10 months after their start date. Staff #3 completed the Health and Safety training topics approximately 8 months after their start date.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff person #5 did not have a Pennsylvania State Police clearance on file. Clearance was obtained at time of inspection. Staff person #6 did not have a Pennsylvania State Police clearance or a Child Line clearance on file. Clearances were obtained at time of inspection.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2022
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
Observed soapy water in a spray bottle accessible to children in older toddler child care space. Corrected at time of inspection.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2022
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
Observed the first-aide kit in a book bag on the floor, accessible to children in preschool child care space. Corrected at time of inspection.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2022
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Observed peeling paint and damaged plaster on the wall next to the bathroom door and on the wall opposite the bathroom, under the windows in the older toddler child care space.
Corrected by Sep 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.102(a) · 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.
Observed a white powdery residue in a toy bin accessible to children.
Corrected by Sep 14, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 10, 2025 inspection noted: “The file for staff person #1 did not include out of state clearances from Virginia as required. The file for staff person #5 contains an NSOR dated 11/8/24 w…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Aug 25, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff Person #5's health assessment did not include the Professional Title of the medical professional who signed the assessment.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Aug 25, 2025 inspection noted: “Complaint investigation revealed that children were not taken outside daily on at least three days (8/15/25, 8/18/25 and 8/19/25).” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error