The Goddard School · Spring House
The Goddard School is a certified child care center in Spring House, PA, with capacity for 180 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 7 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #98 of 403 centers in Montgomery County and has fewer citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, hired as an aide: contained an international diploma but it did not include a credential evaluation reflecting the educational equivalency of the international diploma to the U.S. Department of Education standards.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 included a Department of Education FBI clearance dated 5/12/21 instead of the Department of Human Services FBI clearance which is required under the CPSL.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2, hired 8/28/23; included a health assessment dated 9/23/23 which did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
At the time of inspection, the safe routes policy was not posted in the facility.
At time of inspection, the facility had not maintained proof of purchase and date of purchase of the interconnected fire detection device or system with the fire drill logs.
At the time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not include lockdown procedures.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #1 and #2 was not dated in the last 6 months. The last time the parent signed the emergency contact form for child #1 was 8/2/23. Child #2's emergency contact form was dated 8/6/23.
“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) | $103.60 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $103.60 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $98.40 | $80.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $92.40 | $77.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $86.60 | $63.80 |
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 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 Feb 8, 2024 (background checks): “At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 included a Department of Education FBI clearance dated 5/12/21 instead of the Department of Human Services FBI clearance which is required under the CPSL.” 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 Jan 13, 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 Montgomery County?
It is tied for #98 of 403 centers in Montgomery County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Goddard School last inspected?
Feb 25, 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 $103.60 for newborn, $103.60 for infant, $98.40 for young toddler, $92.40 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 Speranza Spring House 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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