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The Goddard School at Spring Ridge · Wyomissing

25 Commerce Dr, Wyomissing, PA 19610 · Berks County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

The Goddard School at Spring Ridge is a certified child care center in Wyomissing, PA. 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 27 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (12 of 27). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #45 of 138 centers in Berks County and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 50% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #45 of 138 centers in Berks County
0 Core-safety citations
27 Other citations
5 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
27 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 22, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 22, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 8, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jun 8, 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

Records & paperwork 12
Building & playground safety 6
Training & qualifications 4
Health & medication 3
Emergency preparedness 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jun 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
During a renewal inspection 6/22/26-7/8/26, Cert rep observed the first aid kit was on an accessible shelf in an unlocked cabinet in room 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2026): “WE moved it to the top cabinet so it would be inaccessible to children.”
Citation Jun 22, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
During a renewal inspection on 6/22/26-7/8/26 Staff 1 had Health assessments dated 9/7/23, & 4/20/26, and Staff 2 had health assessments dated 11/7/23 & 1/4/26, which is more than 24 months. Staff 3 had Health assessments dated 6/10/22, & 6/4/26, which is more than 24 months. It was reported that Staff 3 had a health assessment in June of 2024, however the assessment was not available for review. Staff 1, 2 and 3 were reported to have worked as staff between the expiration of their previous health assessment that was available on file, and the receipt of their current health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “We realized the the responsibility of keeping track of staff physicals was not "transferred" to the assistant director because the previous one took care of them even though the director handled staff files. We immediately notified the staff and had them complete their physicals.”
Citation Jun 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
During a renewal inspection on 6/22/26-7/8/26 a review of the fire detection log determined that there was more than 30 days between fire detection testing 3 times 10/3/25-11/3/25, 12/2/25-1/5/26, and 5/1/26-6/1/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “We corrected it in June by doing it on 6/22/26 and in July on 7/22/26. We did and will count 28 days ahead schedule it on that day or earlier, accommodating weather holidays, or events at our school.”
Citation Jun 22, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
During a renewal inspection on 6/22/26-7/8/26 Child 2's fee agreement did not include the child's date of admission
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “We put the child's start date on the fee agreement.”
Citation Jun 22, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Child's name, birth date/Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(1)/3270.124(b)(3)
During a renewal inspection on 6/22/26-7/8/26 Child 1's emergency contact form did not have the child's date of birth, or the parents' home and work addresses and phone numbers. Additionally Child 3's emergency contact form did not note the work phone numbers for the parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “We put Child #1's birthdate on the emergency contact. Their mother was contacted and the father was removed from the form as not being involved and the mother initialed it. Child # 3's mom was contacted and the work phone #s were added to the emergency contact.”
Citation Jun 13, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
During a renewal inspection 6/13/25-6/18/25 it was noted that there was two incidents of more than 30 days between fire detection testing: 12/13/25-1/13/25 & 5/7/25-6/16/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “WE did the fire detection testing when we realized we were past due.”
Citation Jun 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25-6/18/25 the facility did not have a written policy which addressed the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “We researched information on the prevention and identification of Child Maltreatment. Using this information we updated our policy to include it. "Shake baby/Abusive Head trauma/Child Neglect/Physical and Emotional abuse, awareness reporting and prevention policy." All faculty read and signed it.”
Citation Jun 13, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25-6/18/25 Staff 1 had more than 60 months between mandated reporter trainings. This is evidenced by trainings on file dated 1/19/20-5/28/25. Staff 1 worked as staff between 1/19/25-5/28/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2025): “When we realized the mandated reporter training was out of date we had staff 1 take it. (The wrong date was typed on our online tracking system)”
Citation Jun 13, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(3)
During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25-6/18/25 Staff 2 did not have verification of years of experience working in child care. Staff 2 had a high school diploma and 15 human services credits. Staff 2 has been working as an AGS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Staff 2 has been gathering evidence of one year experience with children to prove She has 1000 hrs. of experience working with children. She has been working as an aide until we have all the hours documented.”
Citation Jun 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Given parents in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(b)
During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25-6/18/25 Cert rep noted the facility's general daily schedule, and supervision policies, were not being provided to the parents in writing at the time of enrollment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “The education director updated the parent handbook to include the supervision(page 21) and daily scheduled(page 24) policies. The updated copy of the parent handbook was emailed to the parents.”
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Citation Jun 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
During a renewal inspection 6/13/25-6/18/25 Child 4's fee agreement did not have the operators signature.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Child 4's fee agreement was corrected by having the operator sign it.”
Citation Jun 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5)
During a renewal inspection 6/13/25-6/18/25 Child 4 did not have the child's arrival and departure times or release persons listed in the fee agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Child 4's fee agreement was corrected by adding his arrival and departure times as well as the release persons listed in the fee agreement.”
Citation Jun 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
During a renewal inspection 6/13/25-6/18/25 Children 1-4 did not have their date of admission listed on their fee agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Children 1-4's was corrected by adding their date of admission to their agreement.”
Citation Jun 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25-6/18/25 Children 2 and 3's parents' work address and parents' work phone number was not present on their emergency contact forms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Children 2 and 3's parents updated their work address and phone number.”
Citation Jun 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25-6/18/25 Cert rep observed the emergency medical transportation plan was not present in the bags taken with the staff and children on excursions. Staff reported this plan was not taken with them when taking the children on excursions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2025): “The emergency medical transportation plan was included in the excursion plan and added to the classroom binders that are taken with the teachers as the move students to and from 25 Commerce to l0 Commerce and vice versa.”
Citation Jun 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25-6/18/25 Cert rep noted that Child 3's emergency contact form and fee agreement were reviewed with the parents on 8/8/24. This is more than 6 months since the previous review.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Child 3's father reviewed the emergency contact and fee agreement and signed and dated it.”
Citation Jun 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25-6/18/25 Staff 2 had 0 references in their file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Staff person 2 provided two letters of reference.”
Citation Nov 8, 2024 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
65º F minimum 55 Pa. Code §3270.70(a)
A complaint investigation confirmed that on that on 10/16/24 and 10/17/24 temperatures in the large front room were below 65 degrees Fahrenheit during the morning childcare hours. This was evidenced by time stamped photographs. The readings were as followed: 10/16/24 08:08 AM: 59 degrees Fahrenheit, 10/16/24 08:46 AM: 62 degrees Fahrenheit, 10/17/24 11:11 AM: 64 degrees Fahrenheit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2024): “Dave Mckay checked the thermostat and one was set to heat and one to air conditioning-causing it to work against each other. He Set them both to heat to 68°. They will run all day+ night 24 hrs. So the temp. Should remain consistent.”
Citation Jun 26, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
It was observed and stated that the facility did not provide a letter to the families explaining all the emergency plan procedures as required. The facility's emergency plan letter did not include a statement regarding the facility's lockdown procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2024): “The facility will add a statement regarding the lockdown procedures to the emergency plan parent letter.”
Citation Jun 26, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
It was observed and stated that the facility did not provide to the local traffic authority their annual traffic letter. This is evidenced by the most recent letter being dated 5/16/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2024): “This traffic letter will be updated and sent to the local traffic authority.”
Citation Jun 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
Emergency contact form for child #1 did not contain a health insurance coverage name or policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2024): “This information will be obtained from the parent and added to the form. The form will be resigned and dated.”
Citation Jun 9, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On 6/22/2023, the bottom part of the wall in back of the toilet in the first bathroom was damaged.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 10, 2023): “A cove-based product will be used as a temporary fix to cover the damage to the bottom of the wall until new flooring can be installed in the bathroom.”
Citation Jun 9, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Locked 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(4)
On 6/22/2023, child medication was seen in a backpack accessible to children in the classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 22, 2023): “The medication was immediately moved to a locked cabinet.”
Citation Jun 9, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3/21/2018 and the updated mandated reporter training on file being dated 5/16/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2023): “Staff #2 completed mandated reporter training prior the inspection.”
Citation Jun 9, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Staff #2 did not complete the pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training that was on file from an approved curriculum or a PQAS approved instructor. See LIS code sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2023): “We will get Staff #2 scheduled for pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation from an approved curriculum with a PQAS approved instructor as soon as possible. In the meantime, Staff #2 will supervised.”
Citation Jun 8, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
During the Renewal Inspection on 6/8/2022, an expired bottle of Benadryl for a child was observed in the medication lockbox. The expiration date on the bottle was marked as 5/2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2022): “We obtained a new bottle Benadryl for the child.”
Citation Jun 8, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
During the Renewal Inspection on 6/8/2022, the fire drill and fire detection log was up to date. However, the log showed that the fire detection system has not been getting tested at least once every 30 days during the past 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2022): “Was already corrected at the time of the inspection.”

“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 Nov 8, 2024 Complaint investigation
1 violation 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.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $63.65 $47.76

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 —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate dated through Sep 1, 2025
Keystone STARS STAR 4
Operator —
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 478-8757
State certificate # CER-00224910
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Common questions

Has The Goddard School at Spring Ridge had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 27 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about The Goddard School at Spring Ridge?

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 at Spring Ridge’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4. 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 at Spring Ridge compare with other daycares in Berks County?

It is tied for #45 of 138 centers in Berks County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was The Goddard School at Spring Ridge last inspected?

Jun 22, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does The Goddard School at Spring Ridge cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $63.65 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

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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