Goddard School · Skippack

1246 Bridge Rd, Skippack, PA 19474 · Montgomery County

2 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Part of The Goddard School · 59 Pennsylvania locations

Goddard School is a certified child care center in Skippack, PA, with capacity for 233 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 35 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 35). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #337 of 403 centers in Montgomery County and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 72% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most

Tied for #337 of 403 centers in Montgomery County

6 Core-safety citations

29 Other citations

5 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

35 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 22, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 10

Training & qualifications 7

Building & playground safety 6

Health & medication 6

Background checks 4

Supervision 1

Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jul 22, 2026 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

Staff 1 and 7 had a volunteer child abuse clearance in their file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2026): “Staff members identified as having volunteer clearances were removed from working in a child care position until the appropriate employment clearance were obtained and verified. Updated employment clearances will be maintained in each personnel file in accordance with CPSL requirements.”

Core safety Jul 22, 2026 Inspection Supervision

Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)

An infant was sleeping behind a half wall in the Lightning Bugs. The wall was obstructing the staff view from proper supervision and staff wasn't able to see, direct and access child unless they walk over to the sleeping infant.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2026): “Staff were immediately reminded that sleeping infants must remain under direct supervision and that visual supervision cannot be obstructed by classroom walls, furniture, or other barriers. staff were instructed to physically approach and directly observe each sleeping infant during required sleep…”

Citation Jul 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)

The first aid kit in the Blue Room was missing tweezers.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2026): “Tweezers were immediately added to the Blue room first aid kit. Administration also reviewed the classroom first aid kits to ensure all required supplies were present and readily available.”

Citation Jul 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)

Chipped paint was observed in Terrific Turtles, Lightning Bugs, Mighty Monarchs, Blue Room and Yellow Room

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2026): “The areas of chipped paint and damaged paint identified during the inspection were addressed and repaired. The affected surfaces were prepared and repainted so that the surfaces were intact and free from peeling or damaged paint.”

Citation Jul 22, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

Written evaluation for staff 4, 5 and 7 was missing staff signature. Staff 6 was missing annual evaluation.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2026): “Staff signatures were obtained for the completed evaluations, and the outstanding annual evaluation was completed with the appropriate staff member. Administration reviewed staff personnel files to ensure required annual evaluations were completed, reviewed with the employee and properly signed.”

Citation Jul 22, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

Written evaluation for staff 4,5 and 7 is missing staff signature. Staff 6 needs a written evaluation.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2026): “Staff signatures were obtained for the completed evaluations and the outstanding annual evaluation was completed with the appropriate staff member. Administration reviewed staff personnel files to ensure required annual valuations were completed, reviewed with the employee and properly signed.”

Citation Jul 22, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)

Emergency contact for child 2 was missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2026): “The child's family was contacted and obtained the missing work address and phone number, while the child's emergency contact information was updated accordingly. the administration reviewed the child's record to ensure that all required information was complete.”

Citation Jul 22, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Current/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(b)/3270.181(c)

Fee agreement for child 1 was expired (12-11-25)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2026): “The child's parent was provided with an updated fee agreement for review and signature, and the current agreement was placed in the child's file. Administration reviewed child records to identify any additional documents requiring six-month update.”

Citation Jul 22, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)

Experience for staff 1,2,3 needs to be verified

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2026): “Staff verification was emailed to former employer”

Citation Jul 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

At the time of inspection, the exterior wall surface at the front of building one was observed with damaged stucco.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2025): “The provider will hire a professional stucco contractor to repair the exterior wall surface to good condition and free of disrepair.”

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Citation Jul 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1's was not signed and dated in the last 6 months. The last time the parent signed the emergency form for child #1 was 1/22/25.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 22, 2025): “The director will contact the parents of the child listed to have the child's parents review and/or update their emergency contact information with date and signature.”

Citation Jul 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not contain two written nonfamily reference letters from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 22, 2025): “Staff member #1 will submit two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The director will ensure that staff member #1's facility file includes two written nonfamily reference letters from individuals attesting to the…”

Core safety Jul 9, 2024 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 included a PA State Police Clearance dated 3/27/23 which was incomplete without a dissemination date and indicated the status was still pending.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “Staff member #2 will not work in a child care position until the completed PA State Police Clearance has been received and maintained in the facility files. The staff member and/or director will apply for a new PA State Police Clearance to obtain the completed clearance document with a status and…”

Citation Jul 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

At the time of inspection, dust was observed on the air vents in two of the bathrooms inside the facility. Also, the holes were observed in the screen of the window in the classroom at the rear of the building.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “The director will ensure the air vents are cleaned and dust free. The director will ensure the holes in the screen are repaired or a new screen will be placed in the window located at the rear of the building.”

Citation Jul 9, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)

At the time of inspection, a staffer was observed cross contaminating surfaces, during a diaper change; when the staffer used their unclean gloved hand to open the lid of the waste receptacle to discard a soiled diaper instead of using the hands-free mechanism to open the lid.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “The staff member will prevent cross contamination of surfaces by using the hands-free covered can when diapering. During a diaper change when discarding a soiled diaper, the staff member will use the hands-free mechanism on the waste receptacle by stepping on the foot peddle to open the lid without…”

Citation Jul 9, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Each staff person meets quals/HS/GED 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.37(b)(1)

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, hired as an aide; included a foreign diploma and/or degree which was not translated and/or evaluated to determine its equivalence to United States Department of Education standards.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “Staff member #1 will have her certificate verifying completion of secondary education from an educational institution outside the United States translated to English to verify the educational qualifications necessary for the position of an aide at the facility. For a foreign degree from outside of…”

Citation Jul 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)

At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 was dated 1/4/24 indicating it had not been reviewed and/or updated in the last 6 months.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “The director will contact the parents of the child listed to have the child's parents review and/or update their emergency contact information with a date and signature.”

Core safety May 10, 2023 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

During the renewal inspection on 5/11/2023 the file for staff persons #1 #2 #13 #14 and #16 did not include a PA Child Abuse Clearance .Staff person #4 did not have a PA Criminal Clearance. Staff persons #9 and #13did not have the DHS FBI clearance. Staff person #10 did not have the NSOR clearance.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2023): “Staff persons #1 #2 #13 #14 and #16 will not work at the Goddard School until any/all clearances are returned to the director. Staff person #4 will not work at the Goddard School until criminal clearance is returned to the director. staff persons #9 #13 will not work at the Goddard until FBI…”

Core safety May 10, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios

Toddler and preschool children 55 Pa. Code §3270.55(a)

During the renewal inspection on 5/11/2023 staff person # 11 was observed working alone at nap time with 16 older toddlers.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2023): “Two staff members will always remain together in the turtle classroom in order to maintain ratio during nap time. This plan was rectified immediately.”

Citation May 10, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

Diapering area not used for food prep 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(c)

During the renewal inspection on 5/11/0223 sippy cups were observed on the changing table in the hummingbird's classroom.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2023): “All sippy cups were removed from the diaper changing table immediately.”

Citation May 10, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)

During the renewal inspection on 5/11/2023 the file for staff person #15 did not include TB testing dates for initial employment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2023): “Staff person #15 will have until 6/11/23 to complete health assessment including TB testing and have a read date of TB testing.”

Citation May 10, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)

During the renewal inspection on 5/11/2023 the health assessment for staff person #5 and #17 did not include examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2023): “Staff members #5 and #7 were instructed to drop off physicals and have physician sign off that staff persons #5 and #7 were suitable to provide childcare and free from communicable diseases.”

Citation May 10, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.31(f)

During the renewal inspection on 5/11/23 the file for staff persons #1 #6 #7 #11 did not include the 1-hour health and safety update. Staff person #8 did not have the required health and safety training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2023): “Staff persons #1 #6#7#11 will need to submit the 1 hour health and safety update by June 11,2023. Staff person #8 will need to complete required health and safety training.”

Citation May 10, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

During renewal inspection on 5/11/23 the file for staff person # 12 did not include fire safety training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2023): “Staff person #12 will need to take and complete fire safety training by June 11, 2023”

Citation May 10, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)/3270.181(e)

During the renewal inspection on 5/11/2023 a random sample of emergency contact forms in the classrooms revealed that several forms have not been updated for over a six-month period.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2023): “All emergency forms that were past due will be replaced and updated with new forms by June 11,23. All expired forms were removed and replaced with new updated forms in the appropriate binders.”

Citation May 10, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)

During the renewal inspection on 5/11/2023 the file for staff persons # 8 and #11 did not include verification of education.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2023): “Staff persons #8 and #11 need to submit their verification of education.”

Citation May 10, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)

During the renewal inspection on 5/11/2023 the file for staff persons#3 #8 and #13 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2023): “Staff persons #3 #8 and #13 will have until 6/11/23 to submit two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

Core safety Jul 7, 2022 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILES FOR STAFF PERSON #2, #3 AND #5 DID NOT CONTAIN COMPLETE CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UNDER CPSL. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE A CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE, OR A RECEIPT FOR THE CLEARANCE. ALSO, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE A NSOR VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE, OR A FBI CLEARANCE. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE A NSOR VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE, OR A FBI CLEARANCE - ONLY A RECEIPT FOR A FBI CLEARANCE DATED 10/13/21. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #5 DID NOT INCLUDE A NSOR VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE, OR A FBI CLEARANCE - ONLY A RECEIPT FOR A PDE FBI CLEARANCE DATED 4/18/22.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2022): “STAFF PERSON #2, #3, AND #5 WILL APPLY FOR MISSING CLEARANCES AND OBTAIN ALL OF THE REQUIRED CLEARANCES NEEDED TO WORK AT THE FACILITY. SINCE STAFF PERSON #2, #3, AND #5 ARE PAST THE PROVISIONAL HIRE PERIOD, THEY WILL NOT WORK AT THE FACILITY UNTIL ALL OF THE COMPLETE CLEARANCES ARE ON FILE.”

Citation Jul 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(d)

AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, TWO TOXIC PLANTS WERE OBSERVED IN THE SQUIRRELS ROOM (RROM 3)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 17, 2022): “THE PLANTS WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE FACILITY AND REPLACED WITH PLANTS THAT ARE NON-TOXIC.”

Citation Jul 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAINED CEILING TILES WERE OBSERVED IN ROOM #2, ROOM #4, ROOM #5, AND ROOM #2 (BLUE ROOM).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 17, 2022): “MAINTENANCE WILL BE CONTACTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.”

Citation Jul 7, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #2 AND #3 DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF AN INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND TB TEST RESULTS

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2022): “STAFF PERSON #2 AND #3 WILL SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO OBTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND TB TEST RESULTS.”

Citation Jul 7, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)

AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF PERSON #7 DID NOT HAVE REQUIRED QUESTIONS #2 AND #3 ANSWERED BY THE DOCTOR.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2022): “STAFF PERSON #7 WILL RETURN TO THE DOCTOR TO HAVE THE REQUIRED QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY THE DOCTOR.”

Citation Jul 7, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTATION THAT STAFF PERSON #4 AND #6 HAD RECEIVED A STAFF EVALUATION WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS. LAST EVALUATIONS WERE COMPLETED IN 2020.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2022): “THE DIRECTOR WILL COMPLETE A WRITTEN EVALUATION FOR STAFF PERSON #4 AND #6. THIS WILL BE REVIEWED WITH BOTH STAFF PERSONS AND KEPT IN THE STAFF FILE.”

Citation Jul 7, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)

AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #5 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN, NON-FAMILY REFERENCES.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2022): “STAFF PERSON #5 WILL BE NOTIFIED TO PROVIDE TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES.”

Citation Jul 7, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)

AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE A TOTAL OF 12 HOURS OF ANNUAL CHILD CARE TRAINING.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2022): “STAFF PERSON #1 WILL COMPLETE AN ADDITIONAL 4 HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING. DOCUMENTATION WILL BE SENT TO CERTIFICATION REP WHEN COMPLETED.”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

About this center

Capacity 233 children

Certificate status Regular

Certificate valid through Aug 4, 2027

Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Aug 13, 2024 · what STARS means

Operator CK Educational Services LLC

Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare

Phone (610) 222-9002

State certificate # CER-00260839

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Common questions

Has Goddard School had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 6 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Jul 22, 2026 (background checks): “Staff 1 and 7 had a volunteer child abuse clearance in their file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Goddard School?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Goddard School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Goddard School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Aug 13, 2024. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.

How does Goddard School compare with other daycares in Montgomery County?

It is tied for #337 of 403 centers in Montgomery County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Goddard School last inspected?

Jul 22, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Goddard School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is CK Educational Services LLC.

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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.

To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.

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