The Goddard School
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 1. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 2026). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 1 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 174
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 22, 20261 Finding1 Important
- HS/GED/Exp, Educ., Training Prior to Facility; 2026-01-223270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2026-01-22 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2026-01-22 | 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp
Jan 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Name/address/phone Release Person; 2025-01-163270.124(b)(7)
3270.32(b)/3270.192(4) | Suitability of persons in the facility/CPSL information
Dec 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- 8th Grade + 2 yrs/Exp, Educ., Training Prior to Facility; 2023-12-133270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii)
3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2023-12-13 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2023-12-13 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2023-12-13 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2023-12-13 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None