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The Goddard School · Collegeville

500 Springhouse Dr, Collegeville, PA 19426 · Montgomery County
Keystone STAR 3

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.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 54% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#4 of 16 centers in Collegeville
2 Core-safety citations
28 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
30 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 8, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Sep 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Jun 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 2, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 9
Building & playground safety 6
Training & qualifications 5
Health & medication 4
Background checks 2
Emergency preparedness 2
Food & feeding 2

Citations, newest first

Citation Jun 26, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2026): “Operator will ensure that rest equipment is placed in an area that allows 2 feet of space on 3 sides while in use.”
Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2025): “We will have the wall freshly painted by 5/19/2025.”
Core safety Apr 30, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2024): “Complete criminal record check”
Citation Apr 30, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2024): “Document was in staff file”
Citation Apr 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in Shining Stars, Creative Citizens and friendly Franklins.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “Chipped paint was corrected on 5-11-24”
Citation Apr 30, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During renewal inspection certification rep checked the temperature of the refrigerator in Wobbly Washingtons. The temperature was 51° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2024): “Turned down thermostat to proper setting to maintain proper temperature”
Citation Apr 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed fire drill log. The fire alarm system is not tested every 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2024): “Tested fire alarm on 5-29-24 at 3:10pm”
Citation Apr 30, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(1)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2024): “Health assessment is updated.”
Citation Apr 30, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1, 2 and 3 were missing written annual evaluation
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2024): “Staff 2 scheduled for 5-15-24. Staff 1 and 3 completed”
Citation Apr 30, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2024): “Sending documentation for staff 2 to WES to be evaluated. All other experience has been verified and documented on their reference letter.”
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Citation Apr 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2024): “Fee agreements were signed for 1,3,6,7 and 8. Fee agreement for child 10 was signed by parent and owner”
Citation Apr 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2024): “Release persons were added to fee agreement”
Citation Apr 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2024): “Added child's admission dates for 1,2,3,6,7 and 6”
Citation Apr 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2024): “Emergency contact listed for 1,5,7 added N/A for addresses and phone #s”
Citation Apr 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2024): “Emergency contact for 1,5,9, added address Emergency contact for 7 added phone #”
Citation Apr 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2024): “Have #2 new emergency contact form updated. Child 4,5,8 and 9 new enrollment agreement completed.”
Citation Apr 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 6 was missing information for medical and special dietary needs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2024): “N/A was placed in the medical and dietary sections for child #6”
Citation Apr 30, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2024): “Teachers will complete 12 hours of trainings”
Citation May 25, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2023): “The Legal entity will update the facility's emergency plan to include a plan for continuity of operations.”
Citation May 25, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, charging ports without protective covers were observed in the Creative Citizens and the Friendly Franklins classrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2023): “The ports will be covered with a flat electrical plate so it is not a hazard.”
Citation May 25, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(d)
During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, a Peace Lily plant was observed in the Sensational Stripes classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2023): “The Peace Lily will be removed from the child care center and another non-toxic plant will be purchased for the classroom.”
Citation May 25, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2023): “Staff person #1 will be notified to obtain updated TB test results for the staff file.”
Citation May 25, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2023): “Staff person #4 will be notified to return to the Doctor's office to have the form filled out in its entirety. All required questions will be answered by the doctor.”
Citation May 25, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2023): “Staff person #1 will complete the additional Health and Safety training update required by the Department. Documentation will placed in the staff file.”
Citation May 25, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2023): “Staff person #2 will complete the required pre-service health and safety training. Documentation will be placed in the staff file.”
Citation May 25, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2023): “Staff persons #3, #4, and #5 will be notified to obtain documentation of 2500 hours of prior experience with children. Verified documentation will be placed in the staff file.”
Core safety May 2, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2022): “STAFF PERSON #1 WILL NOT WORK IN A POSITION AT THE FACILITY UNTIL A COMPLETED CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE AND A COMPLETED DHS FBI CLEARANCE ARE ON FILE”
Citation May 2, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2022): “SCISSORS AND TWEEZERS WILL BE PURCHASED FOR THE FIRST AID KITS SO THEY CONTAIN THE REQUIRED SEVEN ITEMS.”
Citation May 2, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2022): “A LETTER WILL BE SENT HOME LETTING PARENTS KNOW THAT ALL LUNCHES BROUGHT FROM HOME THAT REQUIRE REFRIGERATION WILL BE PLACED IN THE REFRIGERATOR. ALL ITEMS WILL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE CHILD'S NAME.”
Citation May 2, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2022): “THE DIRECTOR WILL DEVELOP THE POLICIES REQUIRED. DOCUMENTATION WILL BE SENT TO CERTIFICATION REP.”

“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

Capacity 159 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 28, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 3
since Jan 30, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Tiny Happy People INC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 232-7939
State certificate # CER-00260822
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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.

Certified centers nearby

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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