Goddard School New Life Learning
124 Bryn Mawr Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 · Montgomery County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months
3 complaint investigations found violations
Keystone STAR 2
Part of The Goddard School · 59 Pennsylvania locations
Goddard School New Life Learning is a certified child care center in Bala Cynwyd, PA, with capacity for 245 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 27 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (9 of 27). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 7 centers in Bala Cynwyd and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Fewer citations than 59% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#6 of 7 centers in Bala Cynwyd
7
Core-safety citations
20
Other citations
8
Inspections
3
Complaint investigations that found violations
27 citations from 12 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 13, 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
9
Background checks
5
Health & medication
5
Training & qualifications
3
Building & playground safety
2
Emergency preparedness
1
Staff ratios
1
Supervision
1
Citations, newest first
Citation
Aug 13, 2026
Complaint investigation
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the unannounced visit on 8/13/26, it was observed that the ceiling in Bunting's classroom was not clean and in one area was dark grey/black in appearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2026): “Classroom ceiling was cleaned by a professional service.”
Citation
Aug 13, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No insects or rodents 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(c)
During the unannounced inspection on 8/13/26, it was observed that there was evidence of mice in the Avocets classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2026): “Classroom was cleaned”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the unannounced inspection on 6/23/26, it was observed that the records of staff persons #10 and #13 did not include the National Sex Offender Registry certificate as required by the CPSL The records of staff person #1 did not include out of state clearances as required by the CPSL. The records of staff person #13 did not include the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance as required by the CPSL. The records of staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #8, #9, #13, #14, #15, #16, and #17 did not include the correct disclosure and the disclosure submitted for staff persons #10 and #11 did not indicate a witness signature as required by the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2026): “Staff person #10 now contains the NSOR certificate Staff person #13 is no longer employed. Staff person #1 has submitted NJ clearances. See attached receipts. Will send clearances once received. Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #8, #9, #14, #15, #16, & #17 files now contain the correct…”
Citation
Jun 23, 2026
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the unannounced inspection on 6/23/26, it was observed the records of staff person #12 did no verify that the facility person received training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2026): “Staff person #12 completed the emergency plan”
Citation
Jun 23, 2026
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)
During the unannounced inspection on 6/23/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #11 contained a health assessment and TB screening that was not within one 12 months prior to initial service in a childcare setting.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2026): “Staff person #11 now has a health assessment and TB test”
Citation
Jun 23, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the unannounced inspection on 6/23/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #12 did not verify that the staff person participated at least annually, in fire safety training
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2026): “Staff person #12 did complete the fire safety training at the 2/16/26 in-service training. see attached.”
Citation
Jun 23, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During the unannounced inspection on 6/23/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not contain verification of education. The records of staff persons #3, #6, #9, #10, #11, and #13 did not include verification of childcare experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2026): “Staff person #3 now contain s a verification of education. Staff person #3, #6, #9, #10, #11 now contain verification of childcare experience. Staff persons #3 and #10 are aides.”
Citation
Jun 23, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
During the unannounced inspection on 6/23/26, it was observed that the records of staff persons #6 and #11 did not include acceptable verification of education for and AGS and a GS respectively.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2026): “Staff person #6 and #11 now contain their verification of education”
Citation
Jun 23, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the unannounced inspection on 6/23/26, it was observed that the records of staff persons #2, #11, and #13, did not include two written, nonfamily references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2026): “Staff persons #2 and #11 files now contain 2 written references. Staff person #13 is no longer employed.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 9/17/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #4 did not include an updated National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) training
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2025): “Provider has submitted NSOR”
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Citation
Sep 17, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection on 9/17/23, it was observed that the records of child #4 did not contain an initial health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2025): “Child #4 has a health report dated 8/11/25.”
Citation
Sep 17, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25 it was observed that the records of staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not contain an updated fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2025): “Staff persons #1, #2, and #3 completed the DHS Fire safety 2025 classroom module.”
Citation
Sep 17, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #5 did not contain the correct combination of health and safety training. Documents presented were Get started with Home-based Revised 2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2025): “Staff person #5 record now contains the correct combination of Health & safety training. Staff person #5 completed Part 1 and Part 2 of Health & safety requirement.”
Citation
Sep 17, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Parent receives original 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)
During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 contained the original agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2025): “Children #1, #2, #3, and #4 files now contain a copy of the agreement. Parents received the original agreement.”
Citation
Sep 17, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25, it was observed that the records of child #3 and child #4 did not contain the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2025): “Records for children #3 and #4 now contain the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 9/16/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #5 did not include the National sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance as required by the CPSL. The records of staff person #2 did not include the application for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) certificate as required by the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2024): “Staff persons received the NSOR clearances for files”
Citation
Sep 16, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
During the renewal inspection on 9/16/24, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include an updated health assessment for a young toddler.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2024): “Child #1 received 18 month health assessment”
Citation
Sep 16, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.22
During the renewal inspection on 9/16/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not contain the 1-hour health and safety update as required by the CCDBG
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2024): “Staff #1 completed 10 hour health & safety.”
Citation
Sep 16, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection on 9/16/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2, and staff person #3 did not include verification of childcare experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2024): “Staff #2 and staff #3 will show 2 years of experience on form.”
Citation
Sep 16, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection on 9/16/24, the records of staff person #4 did not have acceptable verification of education for an Aide.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2024): “Staff person #4 resigned from position on 9/20/24. Letter submitted”
Citation
Sep 16, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection on 9/16/24, it was observed that the records of staff person # 3 did not include two written, nonfamily references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2024): “Staff #3 will obtain 2 written non-family references.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the unannounced inspection on 2/14/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include the National Sex Offender registry certificate (NSOR) clearance as required by the CPSL. The records of staff person #3 did not include the correct PA State Criminal Record clearance for an AGS. The records of staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4, and staff person #5 did not include verification of the applications for the National Sex Offender registry certificate as required by the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “Provider used an incorrect staff data sheet excluding the NSOR document.”
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
During the unannounced inspection on 2/14/24, it was observed that the Nighthawks and the Buntings classrooms were not in ratio with 12:1 and 13:1 ratio respectively.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 3, 2024): “Provider will maintain DHS and PDE ratio after 3:00p.m and will have the appropriate staff members in the classroom.”
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During the unannounced inspection on 1/31/24, It was reported that during naptime two children were discovered under/behind a table with their pants down by one staff member returning to the classroom. Staff in the classroom at the time was not aware of this until it was pointed out to them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “Provider suspended employee. Employee took training on supervision on January 23, 2024.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 9/26/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 contained an expired Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and Child Abuse clearance. Documents dated 9/20/18 and 9/14/18 respectively.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2023): “Provider obtained and submitted updated clearances for staff person #1.”
Citation
Feb 10, 2023
Complaint investigation
Health & medication
Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child 55 Pa. Code §3270.20(a)(1)
During the compliant investigation facility person #1 stated that emergency room visit was not reported to OCDEL even though child was enrolled and in care during visit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2023): “LE will input incident in Pelican and record event number.”
Citation
Feb 10, 2023
Complaint investigation
Health & medication
Contact parent/keep record/Document emergency treatment 55 Pa. Code §3270.132(a)/3270.132(c)
During the compliant investigation facility person #1 stated that there was no record in writing the reason emergency care was required and the attempts made to inform the parent. It was also stated that there was nothing documenting the manner in which emergency treatment was sought and obtained and no file documenting information referenced at §3270.20(c) (relating to reporting injury, death or fire).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2023): “LE will record in writing the reason emergency care was required and the attempts made to inform the parent. LE will also document the manner in which emergency treatment was sought and obtained and put and keep in child's record at all times.”
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Violation found
Aug 13, 2026
Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found
Jan 31, 2024
Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found
Feb 10, 2023
Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
About this center
Capacity
245 children
Certificate status
Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through
Nov 16, 2026
Operator
Goddard School New Life Learning
Phone
—
State certificate #
CER-00247326
Common questions
Has Goddard School New Life Learning had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 7 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 Jun 23, 2026 (background checks): “During the unannounced inspection on 6/23/26, it was observed that the records of staff persons #10 and #13 did not include the National Sex Offender Registry certificate as required by the CPSL The records of staff…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Goddard School New Life Learning?
Pennsylvania lists 3 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Goddard School New Life Learning’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Sep 24, 2025. 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 New Life Learning compare with other daycares in Bala Cynwyd?
It is #6 of 7 centers in Bala Cynwyd by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Goddard School New Life Learning last inspected?
Aug 13, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Goddard School New Life Learning?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Goddard School New Life Learning.
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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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