The Goddard School · Wayne
The Goddard School is a certified child care center in Wayne, PA, with capacity for 99 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 25 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (9 of 25). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #15 of 16 centers in Wayne and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The agreement form of child #2 did not include arrival and departure times.
The emergency contact information of child #2 did not include parents signature for emergency medical care.
The emergency contact information of child #1 was not in the childcare space where they were receiving care.
In the Bridge classroom, staff persons were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children.
During the renewal inspection, child #1 and #2 did not have their emergency contact information in the child care space where they were receiving care.
Staff person #1 did not have two written, nonfamily references included in their record.
During the renewal inspection, the following classrooms did not have the number for poison control posted: infant classroom, older infant classrooms, twos room, and bridge room.
During the renewal inspection, Cert Rep found an area of peeling paint in the kindergarten room on the middle wall.
On 3/13/23, an enrolled child at the facility was observed with medication in their hand and gave it to a staff member.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/21/23, out-of-state completed clearance information was not submitted for staff members #1, #2 and #6. (See LIS Code sheet for DOH).
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/21/23, 1 young toddler and 10 older toddlers were observed in Rm #2 (Get Set) with 2 staff members. A third staff member was required due to ratios. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/21/23, verification of emergency plan training was not submitted for staff members #5, #7, and #9. On 6/22/23 the file submitted for staff member #10 did not include verification of emergency plan training (See LIS Code sheet for DOH).
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/21/23, an outlet located on the 1st floor Infants room did not have protective receptacle covers on it.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/21/23, the window in the Kindergarten room located on the 2nd floor had not been modified or constructed to open less than 6 inches. Window was able to open to its capacity.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/21/23, the facility was not able to demonstrate that their fire system was operable (due to children napping). The fire inspection report documented that the system had deficiencies, including: a smoke detector required in the kindergarten room, and a smoke detector needing to be replaced in a 2nd floor classroom.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/21/23, the required health and safety pre-service update training was not completed by staff member #8 (See LIS Code sheet for DOH).
During the hybrid renewal inspection on6/21/23, the general liability insurance on file does not denote which address the insurance is covering.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/21/23, the required health and safety pre-service training was not completed by staff member #1 and #6 (See LIS Code sheet for DOH).
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/21/23, the record for staff members #5, #7, and #9 did not contain verification of education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/21/22, verification of education and experience to qualify staff member #10 for the position performing at the facility was not submitted.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/21/23, staff member #10 was observed caring for children in the 1st steps class room. A file for staff member #10 was not presented for renewal inspection.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/21/23, documentation for staff member #3 presented has two different last names listed on the documents. Verification of address was not on file for staff members #5, #6 and #7.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/22/23, two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person was not presented on file for staff members #7, #9 and #10
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/21/23, verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training was not observed on file for staff member #3 and #6. (See LIS Code sheet for DOH).
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 6/21/23, 12 clock hours of childcare training was not received for staff member #4. 9 of the 12 hours were observed on file.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $91.00 | $69.80 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $86.00 | $68.60 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $82.00 | $65.60 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $78.00 | $65.00 |
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 Jun 30, 2025 (supervision): “In the Bridge classroom, staff persons were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children.” 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 4, effective May 7, 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 Wayne?
It is tied for #15 of 16 centers in Wayne 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 (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 $91.00 for infant, $86.00 for young toddler, $82.00 for older toddler, $78.00 for preschool 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 Wiat 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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