The Goddard School · State College
The Goddard School is a certified child care center in State College, PA, with capacity for 140 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 8 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #24 of 27 centers in State College and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Staff #1 had an NSOR dated 6/10/26, which was not completed prior to working with children. Staff #2 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff #2 may not work in a child care position until clearance is on file. Staff #4 had a state police clearance dated 8/24/21 and updated 9/1/26 and a Child Abuse clearance dated 8/27/21 and updated 9/11/26, both of which were updated greater than 60 months apart. Staff #5 had an FBI clearance for the purpose of DOE, which is not accepted for childcare. Staff #5 may not work in a childcare position until the correct FBI clearance is obtained and on file. Staff #6 had an NSOR clearance dated 1/28/21 and updated 2/18/26, which was not completed within 60 months.
Fire detection testing was observed to be completed greater than 30 days on the following occasions: 1/9/26-2/27/26, 5/21/26-6/30/26, and 6/30/26-7/31/26.
Staff #3 did not have an approved CPR training on file. Staff #3 must be supervised by a qualified staff (AGS or higher who has completed all preservice training) until staff #3 completes Pediatric CPR/First Aide.
During the physical site portion of the Renewal Inspection conducted 8-12-22 an outlet on a surge protector was uncovered under the computer desk in the Turtles Room.
During the physical site portion of the Renewal Inspection conducted 8-12-22 the utility closet next to the Kitchenette was found to be unsecured making access to the cleaning products inside. The owner was notified and rectified the situation immediately.
On Friday February 11th, 2022 at approximately 7:30a.m. Child #1 was left unsupervised for approximately 8 minutes when Staff #1 escorted him to his room and sent him in without verifying his teacher was in the room.His teacher was not in the room which left child #1 alone in the room without staff supervision.
On Friday February 11th, 2022 at approximately 7:30a.m. Child #1 was left unsupervised for approximately 8 minutes when Staff #1 escorted him to his room and sent him in without verifying his teacher was in the room. His teacher was not in the room which left child #1 alone in the room without staff supervision.
On Friday February 11th, 2022 at approximately 7:30a.m. Child #1 was left unsupervised for approximately 8 minutes when Staff #1 escorted him to his room and sent him in without verifying his teacher was in the room.His teacher was not in the room which left child #1 alone in the room without staff supervision.
“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) | $104.50 | $78.50 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $104.50 | $78.50 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $96.00 | $72.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $94.50 | $71.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $80.50 | $60.50 |
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 4 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 Aug 4, 2026 (background checks): “Staff #1 had an NSOR dated 6/10/26, which was not completed prior to working with children. Staff #2 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff #2 may not work in a child care position until clearance is 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 4 (accredited), effective Sep 14, 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 State College?
It is #24 of 27 centers in State College by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Goddard School last inspected?
Aug 4, 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 $104.50 for newborn, $104.50 for infant, $96.00 for young toddler, $94.50 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 GSSC 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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