The Goddard School · Souderton
The Goddard School is a certified child care center in Souderton, PA, with capacity for 173 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 12 violations, none of them core-safety. All 12 came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 7 centers in Souderton and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of the inspection the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have an emergency plan that provided a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instructions as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
At the time of the inspection the older toddler classroom (Room #003) bathroom was licensed for childcare but was being used as a library.
At the time of the inspection preschool 1 classroom did not have rest equipment labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have a written notification of safe routes posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
At the time of the inspection the facility did not document testing of fire system every 30 days.
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have a transportation plan posted in any child care space throughout the building.
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have a policy addressing The Prevention and Identification of Child Maltreatment on file. Also, facility person #1 did not have Health and Safety training part 2, and Annual Emergency Plan training on file.
At the time of the inspection facility person# 1 did not have Pediatric first aid / CPR training on file.
At the time of the inspection facility person #1 did not have Annual Fire Safety training on file.
At the time of the inspection facility person #1 did not have Health and Safety training part 1 on file.
At the time of the inspection facility person # 2 did not have two written nonfamily references 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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $91.20 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $91.20 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $85.20 | $64.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $83.40 | $62.60 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $77.40 | $58.00 |
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?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 12 other citations, listed 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 1, effective Jul 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 Souderton?
It is #3 of 7 centers in Souderton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Goddard School last inspected?
May 8, 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 $91.20 for newborn, $91.20 for infant, $85.20 for young toddler, $83.40 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 Souderton Investment Group.
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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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