The Goddard School · 1050 Andrew Dr, West Chester
The Goddard School is a certified child care center in West Chester, PA, with capacity for 128 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 4 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (2 of 4). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 37 centers in West Chester and has fewer citations per inspection than 89% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/4/25, there were three bottles of cleaning products in the lower cabinet in the bathroom between the Eager Elephants and Laughing Lions classroom
There was a canopy chair that obstructed the evacuation exit in the Tenacious Tigers classroom.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 5/11/23, out-of-state clearance information was not on file for staff member #2 DOH (See LIS Code Sheet).
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 5/11/23, the file for staff member #1 did not have verification of education and experience that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility. The education on file obtained from a foreign educational institution that had not been evaluated by the Department of Education standards.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $103.25 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $103.25 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $100.70 | $75.50 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $96.70 | $72.50 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $87.90 | $65.90 |
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 The Goddard School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 May 11, 2023 (background checks): “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 5/11/23, out-of-state clearance information was not on file for staff member #2 DOH (See LIS Code Sheet).” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Goddard School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The 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 The Goddard School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Jul 16, 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 The Goddard School compare with other daycares in West Chester?
It is #3 of 37 centers in West Chester by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 89% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Goddard School last inspected?
Jun 2, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does The Goddard School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $103.25 for newborn, $103.25 for infant, $100.70 for young toddler, $96.70 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Goddard School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is ZTWINZ LLC dba THE GODDARD SCHOOL.
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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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