The Goddard School · Collegeville
The Goddard School is a certified child care center in Collegeville, PA, with capacity for 159 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 30 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (9 of 30). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 16 centers in Collegeville and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 06/26/2026, Certification Staff observed a child in Room #103 utilizing rest equipment in an area that did not allow 2 feet of space on 3 sides.
During the renewal inspection conducted 5/6/25, chip paint was observed in room 108, on the light blue wall in the blue bells soft area childcare space.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. State police clearance for staff 3 was in file but with pending status. Staff 7 had volunteer state police clearance. Staff 8 had receipt on file.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing emergency plan training.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in Shining Stars, Creative Citizens and friendly Franklins.
During renewal inspection certification rep checked the temperature of the refrigerator in Wobbly Washingtons. The temperature was 51° F.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed fire drill log. The fire alarm system is not tested every 30 days.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Child 8 was missing initial health assessment. No other health assessment was on file.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. child 7 was missing 1 year old health assessment
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1, 2 and 3 were missing written annual evaluation
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Education for staff 2 needs to be evaluated.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 6 was missing education. Childcare experience for staff 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8 needs to be verified
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During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,3,6, 7 and 8 were not signed by the operator. Fee agreement for child 10 was not signed by the operator and parent.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 4 and 5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files Fee agreement for child 1, 2,3 6, 7, 9 and 10 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1, 5 and 7 were missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1 5 and 9 were missing address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact for child 7 was missing telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 2 was expired. During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 4, 5, 8 and 9 were expired. Child 4 dated 3-15-23, child 5 dated 5-9-23, child 8 dated 8-24-23 and child 9 dated 3-19-23
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 6 was missing information for medical and special dietary needs.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 and 2 were missing 12 annual training hours.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 8 was missing 10 hour health and safety training.
During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to include a plan for continuity of operations required under Federal Regulation 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii)
During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, charging ports without protective covers were observed in the Creative Citizens and the Friendly Franklins classrooms.
During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, a Peace Lily plant was observed in the Sensational Stripes classroom.
During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, the TB test results (dated 8/6/21) for staff person #1 were more than 1 year old at the time of initial employment.
During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, the health assessment for staff person #4, did not have questions #2 and #3 answered by the physician/CRNP.
During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, staff person #1 did not have documentation of completing the 1-hour Health and Safety update by 12/20/22.
During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, staff person #2 did not have documentation of completing the required pre-service training under 3270.31(f)1-9
During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, staff persons #3, #4 and #5 did not have documentation of 2500 hours of experience with children to qualify for the AGS position.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 CONTAINED AN EXPIRED CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE DATED 10/4/15, AND AN APPLICATION FOR A NEW CLEARANCE DATED 5/23/22. THIS FILE ALSO CONTAINED A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FBI CLEARANCE DATED 2/4/20 AND A RECEIPT FOR A DHS FBI CLEARANCE DATED 5/24/22.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE LITTLE LIBERTIES ROOM WAS MISSING TWEEZERS AND SCISSORS, THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE WASHINGTON'S ROOM WAS MSSING TWEEZERS.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILDREN'S LUNCHES, BROUGHT FROM HOME AND REQUIRING REFRIGERATION, WERE OBSERVED IN EACH CLASSROOM IN THE CUBBY AREA AND NOT IN THE REFRIGERATOR.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY HAD NOT DEVELOPED POLICIES REGARDING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME/ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, CHILD MALTREATMENT, OR STRATEGIES FOR COPING WITH A CRYING, FUSSING OR DISTRAUGHT CHILD, AS REQUIRED UNDER FEDERAL REGULATION 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $82.12 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $78.75 | $58.38 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $77.27 | $57.14 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $68.41 | $53.53 |
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 2 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 Apr 30, 2024 (background checks): “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. State police clearance for staff 3 was in file but with pending status. Staff 7 had volunteer state police clearance. Staff 8 had receipt on file.” 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 3, effective Jan 30, 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 Collegeville?
It is #4 of 16 centers in Collegeville by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Goddard School last inspected?
Sep 8, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does The Goddard School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $82.12 for infant, $78.75 for young toddler, $77.27 for older toddler, $68.41 for preschool 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 Tiny Happy People 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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