Goddard School of Sanatoga
Goddard School of Sanatoga is a certified child care center in Pottstown, PA, with capacity for 119 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 52 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (25 of 52). 19 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #19 of 27 centers in Pottstown and has more citations per inspection than 81% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 and #5 did not include the PA state police clearance. The FBI for staff person #4 was outdated. The record for staff person #2 did not have the required FBI clearance or receipt that fingerprints were completed, the required NSOR clearance or a signed disclosure statement.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not have an emergency plan training on file.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit in room #3 was missing tweezers. The first aid kit in room #7 was missing a bottle of water.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Exit signs located in room #2, #5 and #8 were loose, hanging and in poor condition.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were 2 broken sinks located in classroom #5 bathroom.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were no hand-washing signs over 3 toilets located in room #5 and the boys and girl's bathroom.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The mats located in room #2 was not labeled with children names for individual use.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The refrigerator located in the kitchen did not have a working thermometer.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The health assessment for staff person #1, #4 and #5 was outdated. In addition, the record for staff person #4 did not include the required TB shot or results.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. the record for child #5 did not include an initial health assessment.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #2, #3 and #4 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #4 and #5 did not include health insurance coverage and policy numbers.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #4 and #5 did not include the designated persons to whom the child may be released.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2, #3 and #4 did not have a signed fee agreement on file. In addition, the fee agreement for child #5 was outdated.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #3 and #4 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #1 and #5 did not include signed parental consent for transportation or walking excursions.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #2 and #4 did not have ID with verification of address or age.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the required 12 clock hours of childcare training.
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Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The NSOR clearances on file for staff person #1 was expired. The PA state police clearances for staff person #3 was not on file, only documentation stating it is under review. In addition, The record for staff person #1, #2, #4 and #5 did not have the updated disclosure statements on file.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, staff person #4 and #6 did not have primary care groups.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a broken diving wall located in the children's bathroom.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Bathrooms #1 and #2 did not have lidded trash cans.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The health assessments on file for child #1, #2 and #3 was outdated. In addition, child #5 did not have a health assessment on file.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The health assessment for staff person #5 was expired.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #2 and #3 was not signed by the operator. In addition, the fee agreement for child #4 was not signed by the parent.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement foe child #1 and #3 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement foe child #1, #2 and #3 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #3 did not have the physician phone number.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact forms and fee agreements for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 was outdated.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a record for child #5.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 did not have two written, nonfamily references.
On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, staff person #2 left six children unsupervised while she went to help the other three children in the bathroom. The classroom has a wall blind spot, and children were unsupervised for a period of time.
On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, staff person #3 did not know the names of the children in her primary care group.
On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit in the infant room was missing tweezers. The first aid kit in room #5 was missing tape and scissors.
On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, a portion of the infant had 12 cribs and 2 large strollers located in a small, closed space that did not allow the cribs to have at least 2 feet of space on three sides.
On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The health assessment for child #3, #6 and #7 were outdated.
On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have documentation showing that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality.
On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility has not yet notified the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility.
On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a policy addressing strategies for coping with crying, fussing or distraught children or a policy that speaks about the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #9 were not signed by the operator.
On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 did not include an updated child growth and developmental assessment.
On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #3 and #9 did not specify the persons to whom the child may be released.
On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for children #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9 did not have a fee agreement that specify the children's admission dates.
On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #8 was missing the child's physician information. In addition, the emergency contact for child #1, #2 and #4 did not include the health insurance coverage or policy numbers.
On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #4, #5, #7, #8 and #9 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form and fee agreement for child #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #10 was outdated.
On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact forms for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
On September 21, 2023, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. it was reported that staff persons #1 knocked over blocked and hit a child in her head. After investigations were complete it was verified that the teacher did hit the child.
On July 6, 2023 during the complaint investigation, Child #1 and Child #2 were in a pop-up tent in the classroom, Staff #1 was unable to see, hear, direct and access, causing a lapse in supervision.
ON JUNE 21, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CERT REP OBSERVED PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS MISSING FROM THE OUTLETS IN THE DINOMITES AND THE SUPERSAURUS CLASSROOMS
“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.) | $71.59 | $54.41 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $67.21 | $50.39 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $64.16 | $48.13 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $59.82 | $44.85 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $59.82 | $44.85 |
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 Sanatoga 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 24, 2026 (background checks): “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 and #5 did not include the PA state police clearance. The FBI for staff person #4 was outdated. The record for staff person #2…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Goddard School of Sanatoga?
Pennsylvania lists 2 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 of Sanatoga’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Feb 12, 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 Sanatoga compare with other daycares in Pottstown?
It is #19 of 27 centers in Pottstown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 81% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Goddard School of Sanatoga last inspected?
Jun 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Goddard School of Sanatoga cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $71.59 for infant, $67.21 for young toddler, $64.16 for older toddler, $59.82 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Goddard School of Sanatoga?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Quarterdeck 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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