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The Goddard School of Chadds Ford

2 Hillman Dr, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 · Delaware County
Keystone STAR 4

The Goddard School of Chadds Ford is a certified child care center in Chadds Ford, PA, with capacity for 135 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 14 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 14). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 5 centers in Chadds Ford and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 58% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#1 of 5 centers in Chadds Ford
1 Core-safety citations
13 Other citations
3 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
14 citations from 3 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 2, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 9
Records & paperwork 2
Health & medication 1
Background checks 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Sep 2, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During a renewal inspection on 9/2/2026, it was observed in the room #7, there was one electrical outlet that did not have a protective cover in it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2026): “Will put a cover in the outlet.”
Citation Sep 2, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During a renewal inspection on 9/2/2026, it was observed in room #4 that the toilet did not have a handwashing sign above the toilet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2026): “Will put a handwashing sign above the toilet.”
Citation Sep 2, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
During a renewal inspection on 9/2/2026, it was observed in room #8 that one bookcase was not anchored and was a tipping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2026): “Will replace the bookcase or will put legs on the bookcase.”
Citation Sep 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Glass 55 Pa. Code §3270.81
During the renewal inspection on 9/24/2025, it was observed in the Lions room, that the glass door had no visual strip or visual identification on it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 24, 2025): “Will put Clingys on the outside of the door so that the children will not be able to peel off the Clingy.”
Citation Sep 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the renewal inspection on 9/24/2025, it was observed in the Caterpillars room that two resting mats had split open and the Styrofoam was exposed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2025): “Have previously ordered new mats for the facility. The mats were delivered during the renewal inspection.”
Citation Sep 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
During the renewal inspection on 9/24/2025, it was observed that in various rooms there were bookcases that were not secure to the wall or the floor and they were tipping hazards. The Tigers room had two bookcases, the Caterpillars room had one bookcase, the Butterflies room had two bookcases that were not secure.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2025): “Will secure the bookcases so that they are safe for the children by putting footers on them and taking off the wheels.”
Citation Sep 24, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
During the renewal inspection on 9/24/25, it was observed that child #1 from the Precious Pandas room was sleeping in a crib that had two sides that did not have 2 feet of space as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 24, 2025): “The crib was moved away from the wall so the crib was in compliance with the regulations.”
Citation Sep 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection on 9/24/2025, it was observed that the Emergency Contact information in all of the childcare space rooms did not include the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 24, 2025): “Will put new forms in the classrooms with all of the medical information included on the form.”
Citation Sep 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 9/24/2025, it was observed that the Emergency Contact information in all of the childcare space rooms did not include health insurance coverage and the policy number for each child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 24, 2025): “Will put new forms in the classrooms with all of the medical information included on the form.”
Core safety Sep 19, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the initial inspection on 9/19/2024 the file for staff person #1 was viewed and did not contain Delaware State clearances. (See code sheet for hire date)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2024): “Will have staff person #1 get their Delaware State clearances.”
Citation Sep 19, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the initial inspection on 9/19/2024 it was observed that there was a crack in the plaster wall in room #6.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2024): “Will repair crack and repaint over it.”
Citation Sep 19, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the initial inspection on 9/19/2024, it was observed that the motor skills trapezoid was fraying at the seams in room #3, the couch cover was ripped and the ottoman was fraying at the seams in room #8, and the ottoman in room #9 was fraying at the seams.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2024): “Will throw away in the trash.”
Citation Sep 19, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
During initial inspection on 9/19/2024 it was observed that one shelf in Room # 4, #5, #7, #8, and #9 were not anchored to the floor or the wall and the shelves were a tipping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2024): “Will secure the shelves so that they are safe for the children.”
Citation Sep 19, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the initial inspection on 9/19/2024 it was observed that the refrigerator in room #1 did not have an operable thermometer in it, and the freezer could not be used because it was covered in ice.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 24, 2024): “Will buy a refrigerator thermometer and will defrost the freezer.”

“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 135 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate dated through Oct 8, 2026 (renewal pending)
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Jan 13, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Capz LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 358-0380
State certificate # CER-00245827
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Common questions

Has The Goddard School of Chadds Ford 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 Sep 19, 2024 (background checks): “During the initial inspection on 9/19/2024 the file for staff person #1 was viewed and did not contain Delaware State clearances. (See code sheet for hire date)” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about The Goddard School of Chadds Ford?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Goddard School of Chadds Ford 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 of Chadds Ford’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, 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 of Chadds Ford compare with other daycares in Chadds Ford?

It is #1 of 5 centers in Chadds Ford by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was The Goddard School of Chadds Ford last inspected?

Sep 2, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs The Goddard School of Chadds Ford?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Capz LLC.

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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