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The Goddard School
88 THEATER LN, York PA 17402 · License #CER-00255903 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (717) 840-2522
- Address
- 88 THEATER LN, York PA 17402 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 165 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
Facility self-reported the following incident: Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not maintain supervision of Child #1 at all times. Staff #3 was not physically present with Child #1 on the facility premises.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2026
- Violation
In the multi-Purpose Room, cert rep observed that the first kit did not contain non-porous gloves, as required.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
- Violation
In the USA, Egypt, Greece, Mexico and Multi-Purpose Rooms, cert rep observed dirty air vents in the ceiling. In the China Room, Cert Rep observed a circular, children's table, stained with sticky, adhesive residue. The table was located on the left side of the room.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2026
- Violation
In the Greece, Japan, Mexico and Multi-Purpose Rooms cert rep observed that handwashing signs were not posted above each toilet, as required. In the Australia Room, in the first bathroom, Cert Rep observed that the handwashing sign was not posted, as required.
Corrected by Apr 20, 2026
- Violation
In the USA room, cert rep observed several damaged children's books with broken spines, ripped pages and exposed, deteriorating cardboard. These books were accessible to children.
Corrected by Apr 20, 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.
In the Italy Room, cert rep observed that cribs in use did not have 2 feet of clearance on three sides, as required.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2026
- Violation
In the Greece Room, Cert Rep observed only 4 emergency contact forms while 12 children were present in the care space. In the Multi-Purpose Room, Cert Rep observed that there were no emergency contact forms for any of the children present in the care space.
Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
- Violation
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
The Emergency Contact forms for children #s 1, 3 and 5 did not have completed parental consent sections for wading and swimming excursions.
Corrected by Apr 7, 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 an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that multiple cribs were touching while in use in the infant classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
- Violation
Facility self reported that child 1 was left inside the classroom unsupervised for less than one minute after the classroom transitioned outside to play.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
- Violation
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit in the Australia classroom did not include gauze. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected by Apr 21, 2025
- Violation
Documentation of the clearances on file for staff member 3, did not include out of state clearances and was observed working with children. Documentation of the state police clearance, child abuse clearance and FBI clearance on file for staff member 1 were updated more then 60 months of the original date. The state police clearance expired on 6/18/24 and was updated on 7/16/24. The child abuse clearance expired on 6/18/24 and was updated on 7/16/24 and the FBI clearance expired on 7/03/24 and was updated on 7/18/24. The out of state clearances for staff member 3 was corrected on 4/29/25.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2025
- Violation
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the floors were visibly dirty in the corners of the Egypt classroom. There were cobwebs between the door leading the to the playground and the wall in the Greece classroom.
Corrected by Apr 21, 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.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was chipped paint behind the door in the USA classroom. There was chipped paint behind the diaper trashcan in the Egypt classroom. There was chipped paint under the window by the door and chipped plaster behind the bookshelf in the China classroom. All of the chipped paint and plaster were corrected during the inspection.
Corrected by Apr 21, 2025
- Violation
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a basket with dinosaurs it in was visibly dirty in the Egypt classroom and a broken basket with wooden play people in the China classroom. Both were corrected during the inspection.
Corrected by Apr 21, 2025
- Violation
During the time of inspection, it was observed that science sensory bottles with small beads, small stars and uncooked pasta pieces; all less than 1 inch in diameter were all able to be opened causing a possible choking hazard in the Japan classroom. All sensory bottles were removed during the inspection.
Corrected by Apr 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a bottle in the USA refrigerator was not labeled with the child's name. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected by Apr 21, 2025
- Violation
During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that window blinds were broken in the China, Brazil and India classrooms.
Corrected by Feb 7, 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.
During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that paint was peeling behind the trash can by the changing table in the USA classroom. Plaster under the window in the India classroom was chipping. Both were corrected during the inspection.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2025
- Violation
During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that sunscreen was within reach of children in the Australia classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1, did not include an exam of communicable diseases and an assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2025
- Violation
Staff member 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet) Health and Safety Basics Training
Corrected by Jun 25, 2024
- Violation
Staff member 1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Jun 24, 2024
- Violation
Documentation of the state police clearance and the child abuse clearance on file for staff member 4 was updated more than 60 months from the initial clearance dates. The initial state police clearance was obtained on 1/4/19 and updated 1/2/24. The initial child abuse clearance was obtained on 1/7/19 and updated on 1/8/24. The state police clearance on file for staff member 1 was obtained more than 45 days from the staff members start date.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2024
- Violation
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a spray bottle wasn't labeled in the China classroom.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2024
- Violation
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit in the India classroom was missing gauze.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2024
- Violation
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a ceiling tile in the China classroom had a water mark on it.
Corrected by Jun 12, 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 time of inspection, it was observed that paint was peeling behind the door in the indoor gross motor space. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2024
- Violation
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the trash can lid in the Greece bathroom was on the floor next to the trash can. The lid was put on to the trash can in the bathroom during the time of inspection.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2024
- Violation
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a couch was ripped in the India classroom. A shelf in the Australia bathroom was broken. The shelf was removed during the inspection.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2024
- Violation
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the shelves in the Egypt classroom refrigerator were dirty and stained with juice/food.
Corrected by May 16, 2024
- Violation
During the time of inspection, certification representative heard a staff member yelling at a child on the playground. Certification representative went to the classroom window and observed a staff member screaming in a child's face for them to come down the slide and then the same staff member was eye level to another child yelling at the child to move over to the other playground.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Documentation of the emergency contact form on file for child 3 did not include the address of the physician/medical care.
Corrected by May 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 3 did not include the enrolling parent's work phone number.
Corrected by May 1, 2024
- Violation
Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1 and child 3 did not include the complete address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
- Violation
Documentation of the 6 month review of the emergency contact on file for child 2, child 4, child 5 and child 6 were updated more than 6 months of the initial date.
Corrected by May 29, 2024
- Violation
Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 6 was updated more than 24 months from the initial health assessment. The initial health assessment was completed on 11/21/21 and updated on 1/2/24. Staff member 5 did not have an updated health assessment on file. The initial health assessment on file was dated 9/2/21.
Corrected by May 10, 2024
- Violation
Documentation of the TB test on file for staff member 3 was completed on 2/18/24 which is after the staff members start date.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 2 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected by Apr 23, 2024
- Violation
Documentation on file for staff member 1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
- Violation
Staff member #1 left child #1 outside on the playground, alone and unsupervised for approximately one minute.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2023
- Violation
Staff member #1 left child #1 outside on the playground, alone and unsupervised for approximately one minute.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2023
- Violation
Documentation of the emergency plan on file didn't include the continuity of operations plan.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
Documentation of the emergency plan on file didn't include a method to contact parents or a method to inform parents the emergency has ended and instructions for how to safely be reunited with their children.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
Documentation of the emergency plan training was not on file for staff member 10.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
Documentation of the disclosure statement on file for staff member 1, staff member 2, staff member 3, staff member 9, staff member 10, staff member 11, staff member 12, staff member 13, staff member was not signed by a witness.
Corrected by May 16, 2023
- Violation
Documentation of the mandated reporter training for staff member 7 was completed more than 60 months from the original mandated reporter training.
Corrected by Apr 9, 2023
- Violation
Documentation of number of hours experience working with children and two non family reference attesting to the person's suitability to provide child care were not on file for staff member 10. Documentation of number of hours experience working with children was not on file for staff member 1.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was an unlabeled spray bottle located within the reach of children in Japan's bathroom. This was placed out of reach of children during the inspection.
Corrected by May 26, 2023
- Violation
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit located in the China classroom was missing gloves. The first aid kit in the India classroom was missing gloves and gauze. The first aid kits in the Italy classroom and Egypt classroom were both missing soap. All items were placed in the first aid kits in all classrooms during the inspection.
Corrected by Apr 21, 2023
- Violation
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the windows in the multi-purpose room had a significant amount of dust on them and there were three broken blinds located in the India classroom.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2023
- Violation
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the nap mats weren't labeled in the France classroom and the China classroom. All nap mats were labeled during the inspection.
Corrected by Apr 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the France classroom didn't have daily activities posted in the space. The written plan of daily activities was placed in the classroom during the inspection.
Corrected by Apr 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Documentation of the agreement for child 1, child 2 and child 3 didn't include an arrival and departure time.
Corrected by May 19, 2023
- Violation
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the petal on the trash can that is used to lift the lid in the France classroom was broken.
Corrected by Apr 24, 2023
- Violation
Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 5, staff member 6 and staff member 8 were completed after 24 months of their initial health assessments.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2023
- Violation
Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 4 did not include the date that the TB test was given or read.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1, staff member 2, staff member 5 , staff member 9 and staff member 10 didn't include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
Documentation of the emergency plan and the parent letter on file didn't include accommodations for infant, toddler, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
Documentation of testing the fire detection system showed that the system wasn't tested every 30 days. The system was tested 3/9/23 and not tested in April at the time of inspection on April 21, 2023.
Corrected by Apr 24, 2023
- Violation
Staff person #1 did not have an acceptable FBI clearance on file. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until clearance is obtained. Staff person #3 had mandated reporter training dated 3/9/16 and was renewed on 5/11/22, which is greater than 60 months. Staff person #3 did not have an acceptable FBI clearance on file, Staff Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until clearance is obtained. Staff person #4 had an FBI clearance dated 1/7/17 and updated on 3/3/22, Child abuse clearance dated 12/29/16 and updated 1/26/22, and a State Police Clearance dated 12/18/16 and renewed on 1/26/22, which is greater than 60 months. Staff Person #6 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff Person #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility until clearance is obtained. Staff person #7 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff Person #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility until clearance is obtained. Staff person #9 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff Person #9 may not work in a child care position at the facility until clearance is obtained..
Corrected by May 26, 2022
- Violation
In the China Classroom, water spots were observed on the ceiling tiles.
Corrected by May 27, 2022
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
In the Brazil Classroom, the blue chair was observed to be in disrepair. This was corrected on site. In the Greece Classroom, a blue couch was observed to be in disrepair. This was corrected on site. In the Japan Classroom, the blue couch was observed to be in disrepair. This was corrected on site.
Corrected by May 26, 2022
- Violation
Staff number 1 had a health assessment dated 11/8/19 and an updated health assessment on 4/18/22, which is greater than 24 months. Staff number 2 had a health assessment dated 6/23/19 and updated on 4/16/22, which is greater than 24 months. Staff number 5 had a health assessment dated 7/2/19 and updated on 10/24/21, which is greater than 24 months. Staff number 6 did not have a health assessment on file. Staff number 7 had a health assessment dated 6/18/21, which was completed after the date of hire.
Corrected by May 26, 2022
- Violation
File for Staff 6 did not have verification of education or experience on file.
Corrected by May 26, 2022
- Violation
Staff person #6 did not have 2 nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file. Staff person #8 did not have 2 nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file.
Corrected by May 23, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 23, 2026 inspection noted: “Facility self-reported the following incident: Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not maintain supervision of Child #1 at all times. Staff #3 was not physically present…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 7, 2026 inspection noted: “In the multi-Purpose Room, cert rep observed that the first kit did not contain non-porous gloves, as required.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Oct 6, 2025 inspection noted: “During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that multiple cribs were touching while in use in the infant classroom. This was corrected during the in…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error