Goddard School of Montgomeryville
Goddard School of Montgomeryville is a certified child care center in Montgomeryville, PA, with capacity for 118 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 12 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (4 of 12). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #141 of 403 centers in Montgomery County and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On November 3, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #3 did not contain evidence of out of state clearances, Staff #3 resided in Louisiana and has lived in Pennsylvania for a year
On November 3, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1, Staff #4, Staff #5 and Staff #6 did not contain evidence of updated Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.
On November 3, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of verification of education, the file contained a diploma from a foreign country.
On November 3, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #5 did not contain evidence of two written nonfamily references.
On 6/9/23, during an unannounced inspection, it was reported that on 6/5/23 at approx 12:20pm, Child #1 fell asleep at the lunch table. Staff #1 was observed smacking Child #1 on the forehead to wake up. On 5/31/23, at approx 9:30am, Child #2 took off their shoes. Staff #1 was observed using the shoe to smack Child #2 on the head before putting the shoes back on Child #2 feet. Additionally, it was reported that Staff #1 has been observed routinely using a spoon to smack children on the cheek if they play with their spoon during meals.
On 12/8/22, during renewal inspection, Staff #2 file did not contain a completed NSOR clearance as required by CPSL.
On 12/8/22, during renewal inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain annual Fire Safety Training.
On 12/8/22, during renewal inspection, Staff person #2- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
On 12/8/22, during renewal inspection, Staff #2 file did not include verification of education in order to determine qualifications for working in a childcare position.
On 12/8/22, during renewal inspection, Staff #2 file only contained 1 letter of written reference.
On 12/15/21, during renewal inspection, Staff #1 (hired 1/15/99) was observed working in a child care position. On 12/16/21, during paperwork review, the file belonging to Staff #1 did not contain a Child Abuse clearance.
On 12/15/21, during renewal inspection, construction of the portion of the outdoor play space was in process. Torn up concrete/ ground and machinery was observed accessible to children without a barrier to restrict children from the area while utilizing the play space. During the inspection, children were observed playing on the back part of the play space away from the construction.
“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
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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $78.69 | $63.46 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $77.08 | $59.77 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $74.54 | $60.69 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $69.23 | $57.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $58.85 | $55.38 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Goddard School of Montgomeryville had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Nov 3, 2025 (background checks): “On November 3, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #3 did not contain evidence of out of state clearances, Staff #3 resided in Louisiana and has lived in Pennsylvania for a year” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Goddard School of Montgomeryville?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 of Montgomeryville’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jul 31, 2026. 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 of Montgomeryville compare with other daycares in Montgomery County?
It is tied for #141 of 403 centers in Montgomery County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Goddard School of Montgomeryville last inspected?
Nov 3, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Goddard School of Montgomeryville cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $78.69 for infant, $77.08 for young toddler, $74.54 for older toddler, $69.23 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Goddard School of Montgomeryville?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Eska INC.
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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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