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The Goddard School

1545 Westerly Pkwy, State College PA 16801 · License #CER-00242279 · Child Care Center

Granted; enrollment ACT
Capacity 140 childrenAges 0 mo – 15 yr4-Star programLast inspected Jul 9, 2025
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1545 Westerly Pkwy, State College PA 16801 · Directions

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Care & schedule

When they operate

Full YearWeekdaysFlexible Schedule

Ages served

Newborn (Under 6 Weeks)Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)
  • 4-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 140 children
0
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
2
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.0
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Jul 9, 2025 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 29, 2024 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 5, 2023 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 29, 2022 — Renewal
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

    During the physical site portion of the Renewal Inspection conducted 8-12-22 an outlet on a surge protector was uncovered under the computer desk in the Turtles Room.

    Corrected by Aug 12, 2022

    View state record

  • 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.

    During the physical site portion of the Renewal Inspection conducted 8-12-22 the utility closet next to the Kitchenette was found to be unsecured making access to the cleaning products inside. The owner was notified and rectified the situation immediately.

    Corrected by Aug 12, 2022

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Feb 25, 2022 — Self-Reported Non Compliance
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    3270.113(a) · The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

    On Friday February 11th, 2022 at approximately 7:30a.m. Child #1 was left unsupervised for approximately 8 minutes when Staff #1 escorted him to his room and sent him in without verifying his teacher was in the room.His teacher was not in the room which left child #1 alone in the room without staff supervision.

    Corrected by Mar 14, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.113(a) · The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

    On Friday February 11th, 2022 at approximately 7:30a.m. Child #1 was left unsupervised for approximately 8 minutes when Staff #1 escorted him to his room and sent him in without verifying his teacher was in the room.His teacher was not in the room which left child #1 alone in the room without staff supervision.

    Corrected by Mar 14, 2022

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  • 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.

    On Friday February 11th, 2022 at approximately 7:30a.m. Child #1 was left unsupervised for approximately 8 minutes when Staff #1 escorted him to his room and sent him in without verifying his teacher was in the room. His teacher was not in the room which left child #1 alone in the room without staff supervision.

    Corrected by Feb 11, 2022

    View state record

  • Violation

    3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

    On Friday February 11th, 2022 at approximately 7:30a.m. Child #1 was left unsupervised for approximately 8 minutes when Staff #1 escorted him to his room and sent him in without verifying his teacher was in the room.His teacher was not in the room which left child #1 alone in the room without staff supervision.

    Corrected by Mar 14, 2022

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Jul 12, 2021 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jul 29, 2022 inspection noted: “During the physical site portion of the Renewal Inspection conducted 8-12-22 an outlet on a surge protector was uncovered under the computer desk in the Turtles…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Feb 25, 2022 inspection noted: “On Friday February 11th, 2022 at approximately 7:30a.m. Child #1 was left unsupervised for approximately 8 minutes when Staff #1 escorted him to his room and se…” — what has changed since then?

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