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The Goddard School · 334 S 22nd St, Philadelphia

334 S 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 · Philadelphia County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 1

The Goddard School is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 156 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 20 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #455 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 63% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #455 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
5 Core-safety citations
15 Other citations
7 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
20 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 15, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 15, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Apr 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Apr 3, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Apr 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 30, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation May 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 5
Records & paperwork 5
Health & medication 2
Supervision 2
Caregiver conduct 2
Emergency preparedness 1
Food & feeding 1
Sleep safety 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Citation May 15, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
During the renewal inspection on 5/15/26, the operator did not have the full emergency plan posted in a conspicuous area for the parents to view.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2026): “The full emergency plan was printed, put in a binder, and displayed on the counter in the lobby near the iPads that are used for checking in/out.”
Citation May 15, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 5/15/26, in the Gym: 1. There was excess dirt on both window seals of the retractable doors. 2. There was a connecting wire at the base of the retractable door that was accessible to the children and posed as a hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2026): “The excess dirt was cleaned off of the window sills and the connecting wires at the base of the retractable doors were secured out of reach.”
Citation May 15, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the renewal inspection on 5/15/26, the gross motor blocks in the Young Toddler 3 room were peeling on the corners and were in poor repair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2026): “The gross motor blocks in Young Toddler 3 room were removed and new blocks were ordered to replace them (as of 6/1/26, new blocks are still en route).”
Citation May 15, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
During the renewal inspection on 5/14/26, during naptime, the staff did not ensure that there was at least 2 feet of space on 3 sides of each cot while they were in use.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2026): “We discussed this expectation with each classroom prior to nap time and made suggestions for how to configure cots, etc to ensure enough space.”
Citation May 15, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
During the renewal inspection on 5/15/26, child #1 in the Infant 1 room, had emergency contact information dated 11/10/25. Emergency contact information must be updated every 6-months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2026): “Child #1 in the Infant 1 classroom parents were asked to review their emergency contact information and provided their signature on 5/28/26 verifying that all information is up to date.”
Core safety Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection on 4/22/25, staff persons #1 and 2 were not able to effectively identify their assigned groups.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2025): “Following our inspection, Luz and Sarah were spoken to about how to correctly identify the children in their care. We emphasized to only answer the questions asked by the State inspector to avoid confusion in care group identification.”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 4/22/25, in Room 201, there were unopened cardboard boxes containing a lightboard and sidewalk chalk being stored in the childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2025): “Following our inspection, we met with the teachers in Room 201 and spoke to them about learning materials in boxes either being put out for the children or put away in their locked closet. We told them they cannot have unopened boxes on the floor. They immediately moved the boxes into their locked…”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
During the renewal inspection on 4/22/25, the emergency exit hallway from Room 103/First Steps was obstructed with 2 strollers and motor scooter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2025): “Following our inspection, the two strollers and scooter were moved into the office until the end of the day.”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection on 4/22/25, the provider did not have written policy that addressed "The Prevention and identification of child maltreatment."
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2025): “We wrote an addendum to to the existing Goddard policy: "Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Maltreatment Policy" to include language related to the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Citation May 14, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 5/14/24, 1. There was a hole exposing insulation and frayed duct tape on the pipe for external water in the Multipurpose room. 2. There was chipping paint and brick particles from the brick wall alongside the window in the Multipurpose room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2024): “1. Reapplied duct tape around the pipe where the hole was. 2. Brick window jams were pressure cleaned and repainted..”
Citation May 14, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During the renewal inspection on 5/14/24, there was an infant bottle that was not labelled in Classroom 101.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2024): “The bottle in question was labeled by a teacher.”
Citation May 14, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
During the renewal inspection on 5/14/24, the agreement for child #1 was not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2024): “The agreement was signed by the operator.”
Citation May 14, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection on 5/14/24, child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the childcare space while he was in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2024): “Emergency contact information was copied from child's file and put in the classroom binder.”
Core safety Apr 3, 2023 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No ridicule or threaten harm 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(c)
During the complaint inspection it was reported that staff person# 1 has reoccurring situations of ridiculing and calling the children negative names. Calling children jerks, and fat.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2023): “Owner and executive Director spoke to staff person#1 once report was received from the state about situations of ridiculing and calling the children negative names, specifically calling children jerks, and fat. Geneva is well cannot be in the classroom alone (even if ratio permits) during this…”
Core safety Apr 3, 2023 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(d)
During the complaint inspection it was reported that staff person#1 on reoccurring times has used harsh language saying inappropriate things to the children. Telling children they are so annoying, and they should get COVID.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2023): “Owner and Executive Director spoke to Staff person#1 once report was received from the state about her harsh language to the children., specifically telling children they are so annoying, and they should get COVID. Staff person#1 cannot be in the classroom alone (even if ratio permits) during this…”
Core safety Apr 3, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
While conducting a complaint inspection it was observed classroom #1 had a total of 12 children present. Staff person # 1, was not able to name the specific children responsible for. Classroom# 2 had a total of 12 children present. Staff person #2 was not able to name the specific children responsible for. Finally, classroom#3 had a total of 9 children present. Staff person #3 was not able to name the specific children responsible for.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2023): “During our faculty meeting on the 4th, the administrative team spoke to the entire staff about the importance of knowing their primary care groups. This was addressed through an interactive discussion of different ways to learn their care groups (ex: divide children up in care groups when going for…”
Core safety Apr 3, 2023 Inspection Sleep safety
Infant sleep position 55 Pa. Code §3270.119
While conducting a compliant inspection it was observed that child#1 was not placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2023): “A discussion with the infant and first step teacher team occurred so that they were reminded of the importance of placing a baby on their backs. There MUST be a little sign that notifies anyone who walks in the classroom on that child's particular crib noting they can flip/turn over.”
Citation Apr 3, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
While conducting a complaint inspection it was observed child#1 was placed in rest equipment that was not labeled for the use of a specific child and did not indicate that it was used only by the specified child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2023): “This crib was labeled immediately with the child's first and last name. The teachers were spoken to/ reminded that even though they only use the crib for one specific child, the importance of labeling is a non-negotiable and is part of their teacher duties as per state and Goddard rules/…”
Citation May 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN FILES AND THE FILE FOR CHILDREN #1, #2, & #3 DID NOT CONTAIN AN UPDATED EMGENCY CONTACT FORM OR FINANCIAL AGREEMENT.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2022): “THE PROVIDER WILL REQUEST FOR THE PARENT TO UPDATE THE FORMS.”
Citation May 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 STAFF FILES. STAFF #1 & #2 FILES DID NOT CONTAIN PEDIATRIC CPR AND PEDICATRIC FIRST AID.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2022): “THE PROVIDER WILLHAE THE STAFF COMPLETE THE TRAINING.”

“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 Apr 3, 2023 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.

About this center

Capacity 156 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 21, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Sep 18, 2020 · what STARS means
Operator JXJ Venture LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00257242
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Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has The Goddard School had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Apr 22, 2025 (supervision): “During the renewal inspection on 4/22/25, staff persons #1 and 2 were not able to effectively identify their assigned groups.” 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 1, effective Sep 18, 2020. 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 Philadelphia?

It is tied for #455 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was The Goddard School last inspected?

May 15, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs The Goddard School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is JXJ Venture LLC.

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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