The Goddard School · Huntingdon Valley

1820 County Line Rd, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 · Montgomery County

2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

Part of The Goddard School · 59 Pennsylvania locations

The Goddard School is a certified child care center in Huntingdon Valley, PA, with capacity for 137 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. 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 (12 of 30). 11 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #3 of 6 centers in Huntingdon Valley and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 51% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

Tied for #3 of 6 centers in Huntingdon Valley

2 Core-safety citations

28 Other citations

6 Inspections

2 Complaint investigations that found violations

30 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 23, 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

Records & paperwork 12

Health & medication 4

Building & playground safety 4

Emergency preparedness 3

Training & qualifications 2

Supervision 1

Child protection 1

Food & feeding 1

Transportation 1

Other standards 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jun 23, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)

At the time of the investigation, the infant class had children #1, 2 and 3 sleeping in their cribs with just 2 feet of space on one side of the crib.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2026): “Legal entity will ensure that the staff in the infant class are trained on regulated rest equipment spacing. A copy will be kept in the staff's file and a copy submitted to OCCDEL for evidence of correction.”

Citation Jun 23, 2026 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork

Review policies and procedures 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(a)

Facility did not review child #1's new daily classroom schedule for the Step Up (Younger Toddler) class with the parent. Due to not reviewing this schedule the parent was not aware of the change in mealtimes from the infant classroom of any time feeding / mealtimes to the Step-Up class, scheduled mealtimes.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2026): “Legal entity met with parents of child #1 and reviewed the new class snack / meal schedule to ensure that the parents were aware of transition / cut off time for morning snack. Legal entity and parent discussed dropping child #1off earlier when possible or providing breakfast at home on late days.”

Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Lighting 55 Pa. Code §3270.78

The row of lights in the infant room on the left side back row did not work causing the area to be poorly lit for safety and supervision of children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2026): “Class will will keep shades on window open in crib area to let in natural light and keep lights on. Light bulb that was out was replaced.”

Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)

At the time of the inspection the facility was missing handwashing signs in the bathroom in room #4

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “Director corrected the violation of the state's regulation during the inspection. Certificate representative reviewed corrected violation.”

Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

No portable space heaters 55 Pa. Code §3270.92(a)

Certification staff observed a space heater under the desk inside the office; potable space heaters are not permitted.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “Legal entity will remove the portable space heater from facility.”

Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)

At the time of the inspection there was not 2 feet of space on three sides around the children during naptime. In room #1 (Infant room) children # 3, 4 and 5, in room #4 Toddlers (throughout), in room #8 Pre-school I (throughout).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “For safety of the children the certification representative asked the director to work with the teachers and correct violation on cite during inspection.”

Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

At the time of the inspection facility person #5 did not have a health assessment or Mantoux test read and results on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “Staff member brought in health assessment and TB test later that day.”

Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

At the time of the inspection child #2 emergency contact did not have a signature date and their fee agreement had a date that was 2 years ago. Child #7 emergency contact and fee agreement were not updated and signed for a 6 month review.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2026): “Corrected. Parent signed updated fee agreement.”

Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(e)

At the time of the inspection child # 2 did not have an updated emergency contact in her classroom where she was receiving care.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2026): “Copy of updated form from file was moved to the classroom binder.”

Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)

At the time of the inspection facility persons #1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 11 did not have verified care childcare experience on file

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “Legal entity will verify prior childcare experience for facility persons #1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 11 and have complete verified childcare experience forms on file at the facility at all times.”

Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)

At the time of the inspection facility person #4 did not have verified education of major (transcripts are needed) on file, at the time of the inspection. Facility person #7 working as an aide did not have verification of at least 8th grade education on file at the time of inspection. Facility person# 9 & 10 did not have verification of their college degree or transcript on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2026): “Transcripts for facility person #4 were obtained.”

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Citation Apr 23, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)

At the time of inspection facility persons 1 and 2 did not have emergency plan training on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2025): “Person 1 & 2 have been trained when updated yearly. Both directors had training and they both conduct the training with me. You stated in the future to have them sign the updated training each year that I've retrained them.”

Citation Apr 23, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

No business simultaneous use 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(f)

At the time of inspection Pre-School 's class bathroom was being used as storage.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2025): “Items removed.”

Citation Apr 23, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)

At the time of inspection facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2025): “Updated plan and attached.”

Citation Apr 23, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have their annual staff evaluation on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2025): “Evaluation was done on 5/5/2025.”

Citation Apr 23, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)

At the time of inspection, facility person #2, 3 and 4 did not have verified education (transcript), facility person #3 did not verified experience on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2025): “Transcripts were requested by all 3 staff members and waiting for their transcripts. Attached is #3 verification of experience.”

Citation Apr 23, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)

At the time of inspection, the K-Prep class did not have daily activities posted.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2025): “K-Prep class had pictures, updated to words as well”

Citation Apr 23, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)

At the time of inspection PreToddler class did not have an emergency contact form for child #1

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2025): “Emergency contact form was located in child's classroom at 7:30am. This child was dropped off in another room #3 staff will grab binder from room #2 in am.”

Citation Apr 23, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)

At the time of inspection, none of the classrooms had emergency transportation plan posted.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2025): “We have updated and posted emergency transportation plan. We have all staff and parents sign but will now also post.”

Citation Apr 23, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(e)

At the time of inspection Pre-Toddler, Toddler and K Prep classes did not have updated emergency contact forms for child 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2025): “Emergency contact forms were updated in child's file, but updated copy was not moved to binder in class. Will make sure in future they are updated in binder in class as well.”

Core safety Mar 10, 2025 Complaint investigation Supervision

Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)

At the time of the investigation, facility person #1 left child #1 on the playground unsupervised.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 12, 2025): “Legal entity will have facility person #1 complete training in proper supervision and submit training certificate to OCDEL for evidence of supervision.”

Core safety Mar 10, 2025 Complaint investigation Child protection

Gross incompetence, negligence or misconduct in operating facility 55 Pa. Code §20.71(a)(6)

At the time of investigation facility person#1 left child #1 outside unsupervised and unattended.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 13, 2025): “Legal entity will train staff in proper face to name tracking system and a copy will be sent to OCDEL for evidence of completion.”

Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Contact when arises 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)

While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed the facility's emergency plan did not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “Provider updated procedure to contact parents in the case an emergency arises; all parents will be notified through the Tadpoles Child Care App used by the facility.”

Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)

While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed staff person #2 file did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “Staff person #2 Tb results were confirmed as being completed 11/11/20. However, staff person#2 is no longer employed at the facility.”

Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding

Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)

While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed classrooms# 3 through 9 did not provide a Refridgerated; ice packs were being used in lunch boxes.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “Provider will purchase a large refrigerator to store all student lunches. Verification of order will be forwarded to show compliance. Pictures will be sent for verification.”

Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Transportation

Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)

While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed the facility did not post a written notification of safe routes in a conspicuous location.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “Provider posted safe drop-off /pick-up procedure are posted on the front door.”

Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Other standards

Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)

While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed classroom# 4 did not post daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “Daily schedules were reestablished for all classrooms and posted.”

Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Child's name, birth date 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(1)

While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed child #1 emergency contact form did not include the birth date. of the child.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “Child #1 emergency contact form was updated with birthday information.”

Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)

While conducting a renewal inspection on 3/8/23 it was observed staff persons #1 and 2 file did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “Employment verification for staff persons # 1 and 2 have been completed and added to the individual files.”

Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)

While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed the facility did not post in a conspicuous location the information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “Provider posted QR code in lobby next to the certificate of compliance.”

“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 Jun 23, 2026 Complaint investigation

1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

Violation found Mar 10, 2025 Complaint investigation

2 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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks)	$91.22	$72.06
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)	$91.22	$72.06
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)	$87.80	$70.12
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)	$86.60	$69.40
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)	$79.60	$62.80
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)	$79.68	$62.82

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 137 children

Certificate status Regular

Certificate valid through May 30, 2027

Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since Mar 19, 2026 · what STARS means

Operator CZ Investment Group LLC

Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare

Phone (215) 942-4332

State certificate # CER-00254541

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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 Mar 10, 2025 (supervision): “At the time of the investigation, facility person #1 left child #1 on the playground unsupervised.” 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 (accredited), effective Mar 19, 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 Huntingdon Valley?

It is tied for #3 of 6 centers in Huntingdon Valley by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was The Goddard School last inspected?

Jun 23, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does The Goddard School cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $91.22 for newborn, $91.22 for infant, $87.80 for young toddler, $86.60 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 CZ 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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