The Goddard School · Quakertown
138 Mill Rd, Quakertown, PA 18951 · Bucks County
4 core-safety citations in last 12 months
2 complaint investigations found violations
Keystone STAR 4
Part of The Goddard School · 59 Pennsylvania locations
The Goddard School is a certified child care center in Quakertown, PA, with capacity for 120 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 26 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (8 of 26). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 12 centers in Quakertown and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Fewer citations than 59% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#6 of 12 centers in Quakertown
6
Core-safety citations
20
Other citations
8
Inspections
2
Complaint investigations that found violations
26 citations from 10 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 26, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Building & playground safety
8
Records & paperwork
5
Training & qualifications
4
Supervision
2
Health & medication
2
Background checks
1
Caregiver conduct
1
Child protection
1
Sleep safety
1
Food & feeding
1
Citations, newest first
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
On 5/26/26, at time of inspection, facility person #1 file did not contain an NSOR Clearance dated within 60 months as required by CPSL. Facility person #1 NSOR clearance was dated 2020.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2026): “Facility Person #1 completed and renewed her NSOR Clearance and received it back. (Please see attached certificate”
Citation
May 26, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(h)
On 5/26/26, at time of inspection, facility person #1 file did not contain the required health and safety training part 1 and part 2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2026): “Facility Person #1 has completed both parts of the Health and Safety Training on Better Kid Care (please see attached certificates).”
Supervised at all times /Restraints prohibited 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(e)
On 3/13/26, provider self-reported that on 3/12/26 at approx. 4:45pm, Staff #1 enclosed Child #1 in a dark bathroom as a form of punishment, resulting in the child being unsupervised for approximately 30-45 seconds. The child was heard crying inside and exited the bathroom crying.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2026): “The teacher was called into the office and Office Staff discussed the incident with the teacher and why this was unacceptable behavior. We discussed with her that children should be supervised and in sight and sound at all times. In addition, we are not allowed to restrict a child's movements or…”
No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)/3270.113(c)
On 3/13/26 at approx. 10:15am, it was reported that Staff #1 smacked Child #2 on the mouth using the back of their hand after Child #2 grabbed a toy from Staff #1 hand. It was also reported that Staff #1 was observed using physical force to pick up children with one arm and screaming in children face using degrading verbiage such as "I cannot deal with you."
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2026): “The teacher was called into the office and Office Staff discussed the incident with the teacher and why this was unacceptable behavior. Office Staff discussed with the teacher that no child should feel singled out or ridiculed and that teachers are not allowed to use any form of physical punishment…”
Child abuse reporting/Submit report - 48 hours 55 Pa. Code §3270.19(b)/3270.19(c)
On 3/24/26, during the investigation, facility staff reported to certification representative ongoing instances of alleged physical and verbal abuse of children by Staff #1. The facility staff failed to report alleged child abuse to Childline as required by mandated reporting requirements under PA CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 18, 2026): “Cert rep will submit a referral to the ELRC for mandated child abuse reporter training. All facility staff, including the operator and director, will participate in an in person mandated reporter child abuse training conducted by the ELRC.”
Citation
Jun 6, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
On 6/6/25, at time of inspection, rest cots provided by the facility were not labeled for the individual use of specific children in the Young Toddler, PS and PK classrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2025): “This was corrected on site. Each classroom labeled their cots with numbers and created a cot list/chart their classroom.”
Citation
Jun 7, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On 6/7/24, at time of renewal, diaper cream instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children on the bottom shelf of an unlocked cabinet located in the Toddler Room bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2024): “The closet was locked at time of inspection. Director will remind staff to lock all cabinets when they are not in use.”
Citation
Jun 7, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Has all items/On excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)/3270.75(d)
On 6/7/24, at time of renewal, first aid kits located in each classroom "go bags" did not contain soap, gauze, tweezers, tape, scissors and water.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2024): “All first aid kits will be equipped with all required items, including soap, gauze, tweezers, tape, scissors and a bottle of water if taken outside.”
Citation
Jun 7, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
On 6/7/24, at time of renewal, peeling paint was observed accessible to children on the windowsill of the infant and young toddler rooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2024): “Peeling paint on windowsills in the infant and young toddler rooms will be repaired.”
Citation
Jun 7, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
On 6/7/24, at time of renewal, Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 5/25/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2024): “Staff #1 will renew Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. Until such time, Staff #1 will be supervised by a staff person who has current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training at all times.”
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Citation
Jun 7, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)/3270.181(e)
On 6/7/24, at time of renewal, emergency contact information located in the childcare spaces where children were receiving care were not updated at least once in a six-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2024): “We will add to our Monthly to do list that 6-month file updates will be completed every September and every February each year. The file updates will start the beginning of these months and we will have the new copies handed out to each classroom by the end of the month.”
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
On 1/17/24, during a complaint investigation, infant Child #2 was observed asleep in a crib unsupervised by a staff person in the back sleeping area. Child #2 crib was placed on the right of the back room where a half wall prevents supervision by staff in the front childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2024): “The Owner and Director reviewed the Supervision and Safe Sleep Policy with the teachers and reminded them about the importance of moving the cribs up to the gate where the teachers can easily see the child sleeping as well as the importance of having a teacher in the back room to observe and watch…”
Infant sleep position 55 Pa. Code §3270.119
On 1/17/24, during complaint investigation, Staff #1 acknowledged that on 12/5/23, Child #1 was asleep in an upright position in a bouncy seat from 3:36pm - 4:29pm.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2024): “The Owner and Director reviewed the Supervision and Safe Sleep Policy with the teachers and reminded them about the importance of moving children who fall asleep in bouncy seats, swings or while playing to their cribs immediately. In addition, all Infant Teachers completed their annual safe sleep…”
Citation
Jan 17, 2024
Complaint investigation
Food & feeding
Six-months-old held 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(5)
On 1/17/24, during complaint investigation, Staff #1 acknowledged that Child #1 was fed a bottle by being placed on a bobby pillow on the floor. Child #1 is younger than 6 months of age.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2024): “Owner and Director reviewed the feeding policies with the Infant teachers and any staff who help out in the Infant room. We reviewed that children under 6 months should not be holding their own bottles and that any children drinking a bottle should have a teacher sitting there to supervise whether…”
Citation
Jan 17, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On 1/17/24, at time of renewal, Lysol and Comet Cleaner were observed accessible to children in an unlocked sink cabinet in the infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2024): “The owner replaced the lock on the cabinet that day”
Citation
Jan 17, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
On 1/17/24, at time of inspection, Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 2, 2024): “Staff person #1 will have until 2/1/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no…”
Citation
Jun 12, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During renewal inspection certification rep checked first aid bag. The first aid bag in Daring Dragons was missing tweezers
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2023): “The Owner purchased tweezers for the Daring Dragons classroom and had them add it to their First Aid Kit.”
Citation
Jun 12, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the following rooms: Daring Dragons by the door, Lil' Tumbleweeds by the tree, kitchen area, cubby near door, Silly Seahorses by the back door
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2023): “The Owners spackled and painted the chipped areas of paint on each of these classrooms: Daring Dragons, Lil Tumbleweeds and Silly Seahorses.”
Citation
Jun 12, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 2 was missing a copy of their immunization record. The file of child 3, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2023): “The Owner created a form for parents to sign if they are refusing to get their child a specific vaccine or flu shot. We got Child #3's parents to sign the form. We reached out to Child #2's family to have them send over the immunization forms. Once received, our Office Manager entered the…”
Citation
Jun 12, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1,3,4,5 and 6 were missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2023): “We reached out to each of the parent'/families and had them fill out the emergency contact addresses on the Application for Admission.”
Citation
Jul 25, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint and plaster exposed in room Swirling Snowflakes. Chipped paint was observed in rooms Silly Seahorses and Bold bridges.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2022): “During our In-Service day this month, August 26th, the faculty and office staff will spackle and paint as needed the spots of chipped paint in Swirling Snowflakes, Silly Seahorses, and Bold Bridges.”
Citation
Jul 25, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During renewal inspection, certification rep observed diaper change in Daring Dragons. Staff did not wash the child's hands after the diaper was changed
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2022): “The Owner and Director reviewed the hand washing policy with the teachers in Daring Dragons and plan to review proper diapering procedure and hand washing procedure with all staff at our In-Service Day on Friday, August 26th. In addition, we have made additional signs to hang on all the diapering…”
Citation
Jul 25, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During renewal inspection certification reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing 10 hour health and safety training. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 7-18-22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person # 1. staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2022): “The Director sent over the Training for Staff 3 to show that she has completed the training already and it was in her file at the time of the inspection. For Staff 1, she will complete the training by 8/18/2022 and will remain supervised by the Director or GS until she completes the required…”
Citation
Jul 25, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times/Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(7)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 and 12 were missing arrival and departure times on the fee agreementDuring renewal inspection certification reviewed children's file. Fee agreements for Child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 and 12 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2022): “We tracked down the families at pick-up and drop-off to fill in the child's arrival and child's departure times on the Enrollment Agreement. We started listing any extra services on our Enrollment Agreement. These forms will be given out to new families and will be given out during our 6 month file…”
Citation
Jul 25, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 10 was missing work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2022): “Office staff will have the family of Child 10 fill in their Business information, work address and phone number on the Application for Admission at drop off or pick up times.”
Citation
Jul 25, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 3 was missing health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefitsDuring renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 2 and 8 were missing address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2022): “The Office staff will have the parents/families fill in the missing information on the forms: Health insurance information and emergency contact addresses. We will have the parents fill out this information at drop-off or pickup times.”
“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
Violation found
Mar 24, 2026
Complaint investigation
3 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found
Jan 17, 2024
Complaint investigation
3 violations cited, listed under Citations.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $78.23 | $58.62 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $74.77 | $56.08 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $73.38 | $55.15 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $69.69 | $52.38 |
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
120 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Aug 24, 2027
Operator
JMF INC
Hours
Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(215) 529-0408
State certificate #
CER-00256762
Common questions
Has The Goddard School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 May 26, 2026 (background checks): “On 5/26/26, at time of inspection, facility person #1 file did not contain an NSOR Clearance dated within 60 months as required by CPSL. Facility person #1 NSOR clearance was dated 2020.” 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 2 complaint investigations 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 Jul 21, 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 Quakertown?
It is #6 of 12 centers in Quakertown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Goddard School last inspected?
May 26, 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 $78.23 for infant, $74.77 for young toddler, $73.38 for older toddler, $69.69 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 JMF 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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