The Goddard School · Horsham
The Goddard School is a certified child care center in Horsham, PA, with capacity for 157 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 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 health & medication (2 of 4). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1 of 9 centers in Horsham and has fewer citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
On the day observing the files Staff #1 did not have 12 clock hours of annual childcare training.
On the day of observing the files staff# 1 did not have a current TB test.
On the day observing the files Staff#1 and Staff#2 did not have the current NSOR clearance in the file.
On the day observing the files for Child#1, Child#2, Child#3, and Child#4 which did not have current proof of the influenza shot.
“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.) | $84.65 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $80.45 | $65.40 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $79.34 | $62.95 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $69.51 | $51.09 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $67.48 | $44.57 |
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 Nov 2, 2023 (background checks): “On the day observing the files Staff#1 and Staff#2 did not have the current NSOR clearance in the 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 4 (accredited), effective Sep 30, 2025. 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 Horsham?
It is tied for #1 of 9 centers in Horsham by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Goddard School last inspected?
Sep 9, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Goddard School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $84.65 for infant, $80.45 for young toddler, $79.34 for older toddler, $69.51 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 Speranza Horsham Investment Group LLC.
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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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