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The Goddard School · King of Prussia

489 S Gulph Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406 · Montgomery County
Keystone STAR 4

The Goddard School is a certified child care center in King of Prussia, PA, with capacity for 108 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 21 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (6 of 21). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 16 centers in King of Prussia and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 73% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#5 of 16 centers in King of Prussia
1 Core-safety citations
20 Other citations
8 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
21 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 28, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Mar 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Aug 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 31, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 31, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Oct 15, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 6
Building & playground safety 5
Training & qualifications 4
Emergency preparedness 3
Health & medication 2
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/14/2025, there was peeling paint on the wall in the back of the Two's Classroom near the window.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2025): “The paint in the Two's Classroom will be repainted on August 29, 2025.”
Citation Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Information re: medical problems 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(4)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/14/2025, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain a completed Health Assessment. The answers to questions 1,2 and 3 on the health assessment were left blank.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2025): “Staff Person #2 scheduled a new appointment to get a new physical completed on 10/02/2025. Staff Person #2 will try to get an earlier appointment.”
Citation Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/14/2025, Staff Person #2, hired 06/23/2025, was observed working alone. Staff Person #1's file did not contain verification of the completion of Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training or verification of the completion of the required Health and Safety Trainings.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2025): “Staff Person #1 obtained the required Health and Safety trainings. Provider will ensure that Staff #1 completes Pediatric First Aid and CPR training on August 29, 2025”
Citation Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/14/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain two written references attesting to the individual's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2025): “Provider obtained references and they were added to Staff Person's #1 file.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
At the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection on 09/16/2024, the outdoor play space designated for Toddlers was observed to have tiny rocks with a diameter measuring less than 1 inch throughout the play space. Child #1 was observed with a rock in their mouth, and Child #2 was walking around with a rock in their hand.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2024): “The provider will remove tiny rocks and any other objects that have a diameter less than 1 inch from the play space, ensuring that the play space is safe for use.”
Core safety Aug 22, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the individual record for Staff Person #5 did not contain a completed Pa State Police Criminal Background Clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2024): “Staff Member #5 received a completed PA State Police Clearance.”
Citation Aug 22, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the Facility's Emergency Plan did not contain a policy regarding the facility's plan for Continuity of Operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2024): “Provider will create and add Continuity of Operations to the facility's Emergency Plan. The updated plan will be sent to the county and local municipality.”
Citation Aug 22, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the individual record for Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of the completion of emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2024): “Staff Member #2 will participate in the scheduled yearly emergency plan training for all staff.”
Citation Aug 22, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the First Aid Kit in the Two's Classroom was missing an assortment of Bandages, and the Infant Room was missing an assortment of Bandages and Gauze
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2024): “Provider placed the required items in the first aid kits.”
Citation Aug 22, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the vent grills on the ceiling in the Preschool Classroom appeared with visible dust accumulation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2024): “Provider had cleaner's clean the vents in the classroom.”
Citation Aug 22, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the facility's Emergency Plan did not contain accommodations for children with disabilities and children with medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2024): “Accommodations for children with special needs, medical needs and disability has been added to the Facility's Emergency Plan. The updated plan will be sent to the county and local municipality.”
Citation Aug 22, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the individual record for Child #1 did not contain a Health Assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2024): “Provider will obtain the completed health assessment with doctor signature for Child #1.”
Citation Aug 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the facility provided the department with its policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; the Facility's policy did not specify for Child Maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2024): “Provider will contact corporate to change policy to include "child maltreatment" into the description.”
Citation Aug 22, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the individual record for Staff Person #4 did not contain verification of the completion of annual fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2024): “Staff Member #4 completed fire safety training.”
Citation Aug 22, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the individual records for Staff Person #1, #2, #3 and #6 did not contain a written staff evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2024): “Provider will complete staff evaluations.”
Citation Oct 31, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During a renewal inspection on 10/31/023, the file for facility person #2 did not contain verification of child care experience, education and training;
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 9, 2023): “On the date of inspection, the facility person was reminded to supply educational records.”
Citation Oct 31, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During a renewal inspection on 10/31/2023, the files for staff persons # 1 and 2 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2023): “On the date of inspection, Facility person #1 and 2 were reminded to supply letters of reference.”
Citation Oct 15, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
On 10/15/21 during Renewal Inspection Certification Representative noticed that an outlet cover was missing in the back pre-school classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2021): “Provider will place in outlet cover in the outlet in the back preschool classroom.”
Citation Oct 15, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
On October 15, 2021 during renewal inspection certification representative noticed that staff records for staff # 2 and # 3 were missing CPR and first aid certificates.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2021): “Provider will assure that staff # 2 and # 3 are trained in First Aid and CPR.”
Citation Oct 15, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
On October 15, 2021 during renewal inspection Certification representative noticed that child # 2 emergency contact form was not updated and in the classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 16, 2021): “Provider will make sure child #'2's emergency contact form is completed, up to date and placed in the child's classroom.”
Citation Oct 15, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
On October 15, 2021 during renewal inspection certification representative noticed that staff # 1 record only contained one reference letter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2021): “Provider will obtain a second reference letter for staff # 1 record.”

“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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $101.00 —
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $101.00 —
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $97.20 —
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $93.40 —
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $84.80 $84.30

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 108 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Nov 29, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since May 5, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator McGarrity INC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 337-1900
State certificate # CER-00261758
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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 Aug 22, 2024 (background checks): “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/22/2024, the individual record for Staff Person #5 did not contain a completed Pa State Police Criminal Background Clearance.” 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, effective May 5, 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 King of Prussia?

It is #5 of 16 centers in King of Prussia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was The Goddard School last inspected?

Aug 28, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does The Goddard School cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $101.00 for newborn, $101.00 for infant, $97.20 for young toddler, $93.40 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 McGarrity INC.

Certified centers nearby

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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