The Goddard School Of East Norriton

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. Staff person #1 must complete (PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2.

During the inspection on 5/19/2026 Staff person #1 has completed the health and safety course titled Health and safety Basics but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.

Corrected by May 21, 2026

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3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Tiered LIS 1. A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment 2.The Legal entity must arrange for staff person #1 to receive a minimum of two hours training regarding positive supervision of children and/or Challenging Behaviors.

An inspection on 3/4/25 revealed that on 2/26/25 staff person #1 pulled child #1 by their jacket causing child #1 to lose their balance and fall. Staff person #1 pulled child #1 to place him in the "right spot in line because the child was budging in line".

Corrected by Mar 21, 2025

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3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

During the renewal inspection on 10/29/24 staff person #1 was observed working alone with 6 children. (5young toddlers and 1 infant). Staff person #2 was observed working alone with 5 infants in the infant sleep room.

Corrected by Oct 29, 2024

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3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

On 10/29/24 staff person #2 was observed changing a diaper. Staff person #2 did not watch the child's hand after the change.

Corrected by Oct 29, 2024

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3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

During the renewal inspection on 10/29/24 chicken nuggets and blended fruit that required refrigeration was observed in a child's lunchbox with and icepack.

Corrected by Oct 30, 2024

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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.

During a renewal inspection on 10/12/2022, the file for staff person #1 did not contain a record of Child Abuse Clearance.

Corrected by Oct 13, 2022

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3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

During a renewal inspection on 10/12/2022, the file for child #1 contained a record of influenza vaccination more than one year old.

Corrected by Oct 17, 2022

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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 10/12/2022, the file for staff person #2 did not contain verification of education.

Corrected by Oct 13, 2022

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3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

During a renewal inspection on 10/12/2022, the file for staff person #3 did not contain verification of pediatric first aid and CPR training.

Corrected by Oct 13, 2022

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3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

During a renewal inspection on 10/6/2021, the file for staff person #1 (hired 6/16/21) and staff person #2 (hired 6/17/21) did not contain verification of Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Corrected by Oct 26, 2021

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3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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.Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During a renewal inspection on 10/6/2021, the certification representative observed the wooden 'buddy bench' on the older children's playground to have chipping paint.

Corrected by Oct 7, 2021

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3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

During a renewal inspection on 10/6/2021, the file for child #1 and child #2 contained a health report that was not updated within the past 12 months.

Corrected by Nov 19, 2021

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3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

During a renewal inspection n 10/6/2021, the file for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not contain a record of a current Influenza Vaccine.

Corrected by Nov 19, 2021

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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.

During a renewal inspection on 10/6/2021, the file for child #2 did not contain an emergency contact agreement and financial agreement that has been updated within the past 6 months.

Corrected by Oct 13, 2021

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