The Goddard School-Hershey
1035 Middletown Rd, Hummelstown, PA 17036 · Dauphin County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months
Keystone STAR 1
Part of The Goddard School · 59 Pennsylvania locations
The Goddard School-Hershey is a certified child care center in Hummelstown, PA, with capacity for 202 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 20 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 20). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 5 centers in Hummelstown and has fewer citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Fewer citations than 68% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#2 of 5 centers in Hummelstown
3
Core-safety citations
17
Other citations
8
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
20 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 16, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Building & playground safety
6
Health & medication
5
Background checks
2
Records & paperwork
2
Emergency preparedness
1
Other standards
1
Training & qualifications
1
Sleep safety
1
Food & feeding
1
Citations, newest first
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Documentation of the disclosure statement on file for facility person #1 did not include a witness signature. (Corrected on site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2026): “The disclosure statement for facility person #1 (M.R.) was reviewed and completed with the required witness signature during the inspection on July 16, 2026. The corrected disclosure statement was placed in the staff person's employee file.”
Citation
Jul 16, 2026
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
Documentation of the facilities parent letter did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2026): “The Director of Operations updated the facility's parent emergency-procedure letter so that it explains the emergency procedures and identifies how the facility will safely evacuate, relocate, shelter in place, and reunify infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic…”
Citation
Jul 16, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the time of inspection, the toddler 2 classroom had 2 ceiling tiles that were showing visible water damage. The Preschool 2 classroom had 2 ceiling tiles that were showing visible water damage. The hallway near the kitchen has 1 ceiling tile that has visible water damage.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2026): “The Director immediately documented and reported the affected ceiling areas to the school owner and maintenance team. After confirming that the affected areas were dry and that no active leak remained, all water-damaged ceiling tiles were removed and replaced on 7/24/2026. After the repairs were…”
Citation
Jul 16, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the PreK -1 classroom had a broken plastic bin used for the stacking stones manipulatives. (Corrected on site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2026): “The broken plastic bin was immediately removed from the Pre-K 1 classroom and discarded during the inspection on July 16, 2026. The stacking-stone manipulatives were placed in an intact replacement container. The classroom's accessible toys, containers, and equipment were checked by teachers for…”
Citation
Jul 16, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a child in the toddler 1 classroom did not wash their hands after diapering. (Corrected on site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2026): “The Director reviewed the required diapering and handwashing sequence with the Toddler 1 staff and reinforced that each child's hands must be washed after every diaper change. Toddler classroom staff received documented retraining on 7/24/2026, regarding Goddard Health and Safety Standard/Policies…”
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file for staff person #1 did not include the proper Child Abuse clearance. The Child Abuse clearance for staff person #1 was for volunteer certification purposes.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2025): “The child abuse clearance for staff person #1 was updated from volunteer certification to employee certification immediately, following the monitoring inspection. The updated clearance was obtained online and verified for employment purposes on 12/16/2025. Staff person #1 was permitted to return to…”
Citation
Jul 22, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 10/13/23-11/13/23, 1/12/24-2/12/24, and 3/12/24-4/12/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2024): “To correct the violation, the fire alarm detection system was tested on the day of inspection, July 22, 2024.”
Citation
Jul 22, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency is not displayed in every child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2024): “To correct the violation, adjustments were made to the written plan/posting to include information about the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The updated forms were placed in the classrooms, near the phone/emergency evacuation…”
Citation
Jul 14, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
It was observed in classroom #2 and #4, sensory bottles with a lid of less than 1 inch in diameter and was removeable was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Sensory bottle also contained objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch. (corrected on site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2023): “Corrected on site. Sensory bottles were discarded.”
Citation
Jul 14, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
It was observed in classroom #5 and #4 that the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of specific children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2023): “Classroom teachers posted a copy of their nap mat list on the children's cubbies. Rest Equipment is assigned to and only used by a specific child.”
Citation
Jul 14, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Child's health history 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(1)
The health assessment for child #1 did not include a complete health history.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2023): “An updated health form was requested and received for Child #1.”
Citation
Jul 14, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
The health assessments on file for child #2 does not include the influenza vaccine for the 2022-23 flu season.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2023): “An updated health form was requested by the school and received on 7/25/2023. Child #2 received his influenza vaccination on 10/5/2022. No further verification is needed.”
Citation
Jul 14, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
File for staff person #1 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 9/28/2017.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2023): “Staff person #1 will complete an updated staff health form every 24 months.”
Citation
Jul 14, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 2/10/23, 3/16/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2023): “Fire system was tested during inspection, 7/14/23. Fire detection systems will be tested every 30 days by the Director or School Owner.”
Citation
Jul 14, 2023
Inspection
Other standards
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
Staff person #1 and #2 have not completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2023): “Staff person #1 completed the required Pennsylvania Health/Safety Update 2022. Staff person #2 has completed the updated training: "Get Started with Center-Based Care - Revised 2022" edition which contained the updated information required.”
Citation
Jul 14, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The files for staff person #1 and #2 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file for staff person #1 was completed on 6/30/2015. The current training on file for staff person #2 was completed on 6/30/2015.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2023): “Staff person #1 and #2 completed the required Mandated Reporter Training and updated their certifications. A copy of their certificate was placed in their staff file for record.”
Citation
Jul 14, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The financial agreements on file for children #2, #3, and #4 have not been updated at least once in a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2023): “The financial agreements and emergency contacts will be reviewed by parents at least once in a 6 month period or if there is a change in information. Enrollment agreements sent out in March 2023 will be reviewed by parents in September 2023.”
Infant sleep position 55 Pa. Code §3270.119
It was observed in the infant classroom that an infant sleeping in a swing. (corrected on site: teacher placed infant in crib)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2022): “The child was moved to their crib at the time of the inspection. The child fell asleep while sitting in the swing at 12:20 PM and was moved directly to their crib.”
Citation
Nov 16, 2022
Inspection
Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
Staff in the Kindergarten classroom stated that perishable lunch items were stored in lunch bags with ice packs instead of being refrigerated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2023): “An email reminder was sent to all families, including the Kindergarten classroom, asking parents to place refrigerated items in their child's classroom lunch bin, within the kitchen refrigerator. The kitchen refrigerator is a commercial refrigeration system and is kept at or below the regulated…”
Citation
Nov 16, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
During inspection on 11/16/22, review of the fire detection system log indicated that last test date was 10/14/22 which exceeded required testing every 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2022): “To correct the violation a fire drill and system test of the fire detection system was conducted on November 18, 2022. The system test date and date of the fire drill was recorded in the Fire Drill Log.”
“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.
About this center
Capacity
202 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Oct 7, 2027
Operator
Bright Futures INC
Hours
Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(717) 566-2273
State certificate #
CER-00259830
Common questions
Has The Goddard School-Hershey had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Jul 16, 2026 (background checks): “Documentation of the disclosure statement on file for facility person #1 did not include a witness signature. (Corrected on site)” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Goddard School-Hershey?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Goddard School-Hershey 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-Hershey’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Aug 29, 2019. 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-Hershey compare with other daycares in Hummelstown?
It is #2 of 5 centers in Hummelstown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Goddard School-Hershey last inspected?
Jul 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs The Goddard School-Hershey?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bright Futures INC.
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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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