The Goddard School · Blue Bell

In review of staff files, facility persons 3, 7 and 8 failed to have the DHS FBI clearance. File contained the DOE FBI clearance.

During renewal inspection on Monday, 08/03/26, cert rep observed a window in the Preschool room, located on the second level, open more than 6 inches.

During renewal inspection on Monday, 08/03/26, cert rep observed chip paint in the Pre-K room, on the wall under the window across from the entrance door, on the wall under the window to the left of the entrance door and on the wall in the classroom's bathroom. Damaged plaster was also located on the wall in the bathroom on the second floor where a stall divider was previously installed.

In review of staff files, facility persons 8 and 9 failed to have a health assessment on file.

In review of staff files, facility persons 8 and 9 failed to have TB results on file.

In review of staff files, facility persons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, files failed to include child care verification, verifying 2 years (2500 hours) of experience caring for children.

During renewal inspection on Monday, 08/03/26, cert rep observed missing emergency contact information for children receiving care in the Bridge classroom..

In review of staff files, facility persons 8 and 9 failed to have two written, non-family references.

At the time of inspection, the NSOR Certificate observed for staff member #1 was dated 10 days after the individual's first day working with children, which was not in compliance with the CPSL.

At the time of inspection, the facility did not have verification that staff member #3 received annual emergency plan training within the last 12 months.

At the time of inspection, staff member #1's file included an initial health assessment which was dated more then 12 months prior to the date of hire. The staff data sheet provided by the facility, indicated the subsequent health assessment for staff member #2's was no longer valid because it was dated more than 24 months from the date of signature.

At the time of inspection, the file for recently hired staff member #4 was missing 1 of the 2 required written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

At the time of inspection, classrooms #1 and #5 were closed due to a broken water pipe which caused water damage to the surfaces in each of the classrooms.