The Goddard School · Easton
The Goddard School is a certified child care center in Easton, PA, with capacity for 143 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 12 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 12). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #23 of 40 centers in Easton and has fewer citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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First aid kit in the 2 1/2- 3-year-old room (room #6) was missing soap.
Fee agreement for children #1, # 2, # 3, # 4 and # 5 did not contain child's date of admission.
Two rest mats in the Pre-K room were observed to be ripped, foam was exposed.
Facility Emergency Plan did not contain a plan that provides accommodations for infant, toddles, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Sprinkler head detached in the attic, causing minor water damage. Ceiling tiles and baseboards in the entrance and beginning hallway were observed.
Two infants were observed asleep in cribs with a pacifier strap attached to their pacifier.
Baseboard in the children's play areas was observed to have areas of peeling paint.
Staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4, staff person #5, staff person #6, staff person #7, staff person #8 & staff person #9 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.
The work address for the parent is not listed on the emergency contact for Child #2 & Child #3.
The financial agreement for Child #1 has not been updated since 2/17/23.
Staff person #1 does not have a DHS FBI clearance, and there is no verification that Staff person #1 was fingerprinted for her DHS FBI clearance prior to starting at the facility
There are two water stained ceiling tiles and a ceiling light that is missing a cover in the Older Toddler Room. There are three water stained ceiling tiles in the Preschool Room
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $72.80 | $54.60 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $72.80 | $54.60 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $69.60 | $52.20 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $65.40 | $49.20 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $61.20 | $46.00 |
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 Sep 25, 2024 (sleep safety): “Two infants were observed asleep in cribs with a pacifier strap attached to their pacifier.” 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 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. 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, effective Oct 9, 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 Easton?
It is #23 of 40 centers in Easton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Goddard School last inspected?
Jul 29, 2026 (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 $72.80 for newborn, $72.80 for infant, $69.60 for young toddler, $65.40 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 Babas Child Care 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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