Home › PA › West Chester › The Goddard School
The Goddard School
703 W Nields St, West Chester PA 19382 · License #CER-00240350 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (610) 918-4660
- Address
- 703 W Nields St, West Chester PA 19382 · 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 132 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, disinfect spray and sanitizer spray were observed on a low shelf underneath an unlocked diaper changing table in room 105.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2026
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, staff #4 and #5 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #4 and #5 has not completed the following the preservice training required prior to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #4 Pediatric First Aid and CPR or the required Health and Safety topic. Staff #5 has not completed the required Health and Safety topic.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2026
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, there was no verification available for review to verify staff #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 completed initial emergency plan training. The emergency plan training reviewed for staff #8 was not annually updated, last dated 6/3/22. The emergency plan training reviewed for staff #9 was not annually updated, last dated 8/28/24.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2026
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify staff #3 and #9 completed annual fire safety training. The fire safety training reviewed for staff #2 was not annually updated. Last dated 2/25/24. The fire safety training reviewed for staff #4 was not annually updated. Last dated 2/24/25.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, staff 3, #4 and #6 has not completed the following required preservice training within 90 days of their date of hire. (Pediatric First Aid and CPR) (See code sheet for hire date).
Corrected by Apr 14, 2026
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility persons #1, #3 and #5 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business effective 4/14/26.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, the file of facility persons #1 and #5 did not contain a completed DHS required FBI clearance. The file of facility person #3 contains a DHS required FBI clearance dated 6/19/20 which is more than 60months old. (See code sheets for hire dates) facility person #3 also has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file dated 6/18/20.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2026
- 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 the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, there was not verification available for review to verify that staff #4 received a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2026
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, the record reviewed for staff #5 did not include verification of childcare experience for the position performing (Assistant Group Supervisor) The record reviewed for staff #7 did not include verification of childcare experience or verification of education for the position performing (Assistant Group Supervisor) The record reviewed for staff #9 did not include verification of education for the position performing (Assistant Group Supervisor)
Corrected by Jun 9, 2026
- 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 4/14/26, chip paint was observed on the orange wall in room 104.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2026
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, the toilet in room 102 was not in service and was not useable. In room 104 bathroom, one of the toilets did not flush. In room 106 bathroom the toilet handle was observed broken.
Corrected by May 1, 2026
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, the bathroom in room 100, 104 and 106 did not include handwashing signs that read an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2026
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, the exit to enter onto the facilities outdoor playground was obstructed with a large stroller.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2026
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, the rest equipment (cots) in room 102 were observed not labeled for the use of a specific child. No cot list was available for review.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2026
- Violation
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, 3 infants were observed sleeping in cribs that were not spaced at least 2 feet apart on three sides in the infant room. (Room 108)
Corrected by Apr 14, 2026
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, the emergency contacts and agreements reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 were not updated within a 6-month period. Last dated 9/8/25
Corrected by Jun 9, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #5 was not updated within a 6-month period. Last dated 8/5/25.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2026
- Violation
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 the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 was not updated within a 12-month period. Last dated 9/6/24. The health assessment reviewed for child #3 was not updated within a 12-month period. Last dated 6/2/22. The health assessment reviewed for child #6 was not updated within a 12-month period. Last dated 3/1/24. The health assessment reviewed for child #7 was not updated within a 12-month period. Last dated 11/19/24. The health assessment reviewed for child #9 was not updated within a 12-month period. Last dated 4/27/23.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2026
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, upon request there was no initial health assessment available for review for staff #4. The health assessment reviewed for staff #3 was not updated within a 24month period. Last dated 1/8/24. The health assessment reviewed for staff #8 was not updated within a 24month period. Last dated 8/27/23.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2026
- Violation
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, upon request there was no written statements obtained from the parents in the infant room, for the children's formula and feeding schedules. (Room 108)
Corrected by Jun 9, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, there was no verification available for review to verify staff #3, #4, #8, and #9 completed an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2026
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Corrected by May 8, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
During the complaint investigation the certification representative conducted an allocated unannounced inspection and viewed the staff files staff #2, #5 #6 #7 and #12 were missing a health and safety training in the file. #6 was missing a 1-hour update as well in the file at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2025
- Violation
During a complaint investigation the certification representative conducted an allocated unannounced inspection and observed staff #1 missing an FBI in the file, staff #2 was missing an up-to-date FBI in the file, staff #5 was missing an up-to-date FBI in the file, staff #6 was also missing an FBI in the file. Staff # 1, #4, #7 were missing a child abuse clearance in the file. staff #1 needs a criminal in the file and staff #4 and #14 criminal still says pending.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #4 was missing a 1-hour update in the file.
Corrected by May 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #1 and #6 were missing the health and safety 10 hour or 6 hours in the file.
Corrected by May 10, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child #2, #3, #7 and #8 all needed current and up to date child service reports in their files.
Corrected by May 10, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #6 was missing the policy number for their insurance.
Corrected by May 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, child #1 was missing an updated physical in the file. last physical is from 2/26/24.
Corrected by May 10, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, children #7 and #8 were both missing shots and or an exemption letter included in the file.
Corrected by May 10, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child # 1 health assessment in the file did not contain the statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected by May 10, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #7 health assessment expired last physical in the file 3-27-23
Corrected by May 10, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2 was missing a health assessment in the file.
Corrected by May 10, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #7 was missing a TB shot record in the file.
Corrected by May 10, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2, #6 and #7 were missing experience in the file.
Corrected by May 10, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #1, was missing the results to their criminal clearance in the file and a child abuse clearance in the file. Staff # 2 is missing an FBI clearance and a child abuse clearance in the file. Staff # 3 was missing an FBI clearance in the file. Staff #5 was missing their criminal results in the file what's in file still say pending. Staff #7 is missing criminal results what's in the file still says pending, and FBI results in the file.
Corrected by May 10, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #7 has a written reference from their aunt. A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references.
Corrected by May 10, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan, the plan did not include the plans for continuity of care.
Corrected by May 25, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan and did not see the method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The plan did not have a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Corrected by May 25, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff # 2 did not have a up to date CPR/First Aid certificate in the file.
Corrected by May 25, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #3 was missing out of state clearances to be included in the file.
Corrected by May 25, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file child # 4 was missing the policy number on the emergency contact.
Corrected by May 25, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and observed the Hippos class out of ration while outside in the play space. There were two teachers outside with you 13 young toddlers.
Corrected by May 25, 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 the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed peeling paint in the infant room on the wall near what you did sign.
Corrected by May 25, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed several rooms resting equipment without a labeling system.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative observed serval rooms without their daily schedule posted
Corrected by Apr 25, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children #1 and #5 were missing child service reports in the file.
Corrected by May 25, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file child# 3 was missing the statement on the health assessment that states the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected by May 25, 2024
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative observed the hippos class coming from outside straight to the tables to eat lunch without washing their hands.
Corrected by May 25, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #1 was missing their education and experiencce.
Corrected by May 25, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #1 was missing a health assessment and the Mantoux test results.
Corrected by May 25, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing 2 references and staff # 4 was missing 1 reference in the file.
Corrected by May 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #4, #5 and #6 and #7 were all missing 12 hours of professional development training in the file.
Corrected by May 25, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/23/23, staff person #2 did not have an NSOR on file.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2023
- 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 the renewal inspection conducted on 8/23/23, staff persons 1,2, and 4 did not have an annual staff evaluation completed. Staff evaluations were dated December 2021.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/23/23, the first-aid kit in the Elephant room was missing gloves and soap.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/23/23, staff person #3 did not have a health assessment on file.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2023
- Violation
During an unannounced inspection conducted on 3/15/23, Certification Representative Supervisor did not receive Health and Safety training certificates for staff person #1-4. The Pediatric 1st Aid/ Pediatric CPR training certificate submitted for staff person #3, dated 10/27/21, shows the training does not meet the requirement of being conducted by a PQAS certified trainer using a PQAS certified curriculum. Cert Rep Supervisor also did not receive verification that staff person #5 received pediatric 1st aid/ pediatric CPR training, from a PQAS certified trainer and curriculum. Staff person #5-12 did not complete the required On-going Annual Professional Development Training for current childcare staff- PA Health and Safety Updated 2022, that was required to be completed by 12/30/22. Also, the Health and Safety training certificates submitted for staff person #13-15 do not meet the training requirements and staff persons did not complete the required Revised 2022 updated training.
Corrected by Mar 31, 2023
- Violation
Staff person # 1, #12, #16 and #17 did not identify any specific children assigned to them for supervision, during an unannounced inspection conducted on 3/15/23.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2023
- Violation
During a renewal inspection on 06/28/2022, the files for staff persons #1 and #2 did not contain verification of 10-hour health and safety training.
Corrected by Jul 8, 2022
- Violation
During a renewal inspection on 06/28/2022, the file for staff person #2 did not contain a National Sex Offender Registry Clearance.
Corrected by Jul 8, 2022
- Violation
During a renewal inspection on 06/28/2022, the file for staff person #3 did not contain a current health assessment.
Corrected by Jul 8, 2022
- Violation
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JULY 14, 2021, THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF PURCHASE OF THE FIRE SYSTEM.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2021
- Violation
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JULY 14, 2021, THE RECORD OF STAFF #1 (HIRED 6-8-21) CONTAINED AN FBI CLEARANCE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, WHICH IS NOT ACCEPTED UNDER THE CPSL, AND DID NOT CONTAIN THE NSOR VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE. THE RECORD OF STAFF #2 (HIRED 7-6-21) DID NOT CONTAIN A PA STATE POLICE CLEARANCE OR AN NSOR VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE. THE RECORD OF STAFF #3 (HIRED 9-3-19) CONTAINED AN FBI CLEARANCE RAP SHEET WITHOUT A FINAL DISPOSITION, AND DID NOT CONTAIN AN NSOR VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE. STAFF #3 WAS OBSERVED ALONE IN ROOM 106 WITH 5 YOUNG TODDLERS. THE RECORD OF STAFF #4 (HIRED 2-8-21) INDICATED THAT THE STAFF MEMBER LIVED IN NEW YORK IN THE PAST 5 YEARS, BUT DID NOT CONTAIN NEW YORK CLEARANCES AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A PROVISIONAL HIRE WAIVER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2021
- Violation
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JULY 14, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED TRIPLE PASTE THAT WAS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN THE BATHROOM NEXT TO 102.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2021
- Violation
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JULY 14, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT IN ROOMS 102, 103, 104, 105, 107, 108, AND OBSERVED AN AREA OF DAMAGED PLASTER UNDER THE CUBBIES IN 106.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2021
- Violation
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.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JULY 14, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF #3 CHANGE A CHILD'S DIAPER, AND DID NOT WASH THE CHILD'S HANDS WHEN COMPLETED.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 14, 2026 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection conducted 4/14/26, disinfect spray and sanitizer spray were observed on a low shelf underneath an unlocked diaper changing table i…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 22, 2025 inspection noted: “During the complaint investigation the certification representative conducted an allocated unannounced inspection and viewed the staff files staff #2, #5 #6 #7…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Apr 10, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #4 was missing a 1-hour update in the file.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error