The Goddard School of East Norriton
The Goddard School of East Norriton is a certified child care center in Norristown, PA, with capacity for 116 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 9 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 26 centers in Norristown and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the inspection on 5/19/2026 Staff person #1 has completed the health and safety course titled Health and safety Basics but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.
An inspection on 3/4/25 revealed that on 2/26/25 staff person #1 pulled child #1 by their jacket causing child #1 to lose their balance and fall. Staff person #1 pulled child #1 to place him in the "right spot in line because the child was budging in line".
During the renewal inspection on 10/29/24 staff person #1 was observed working alone with 6 children. (5young toddlers and 1 infant). Staff person #2 was observed working alone with 5 infants in the infant sleep room.
On 10/29/24 staff person #2 was observed changing a diaper. Staff person #2 did not watch the child's hand after the change.
During the renewal inspection on 10/29/24 chicken nuggets and blended fruit that required refrigeration was observed in a child's lunchbox with and icepack.
During a renewal inspection on 10/12/2022, the file for staff person #1 did not contain a record of Child Abuse Clearance.
During a renewal inspection on 10/12/2022, the file for child #1 contained a record of influenza vaccination more than one year old.
During a renewal inspection on 10/12/2022, the file for staff person #2 did not contain verification of education.
During a renewal inspection on 10/12/2022, the file for staff person #3 did not contain verification of pediatric first aid and CPR training.
“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.) | $76.15 | $62.31 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $69.23 | $55.38 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $66.92 | $53.08 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $64.62 | $50.77 |
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 of East Norriton 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 Mar 4, 2025 (caregiver conduct): “An inspection on 3/4/25 revealed that on 2/26/25 staff person #1 pulled child #1 by their jacket causing child #1 to lose their balance and fall. Staff person #1 pulled child #1 to place him in the "right spot in line…” 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 East Norriton?
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 of East Norriton’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Aug 14, 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 East Norriton compare with other daycares in Norristown?
It is #4 of 26 centers in Norristown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Goddard School of East Norriton last inspected?
May 19, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Goddard School of East Norriton cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $76.15 for infant, $69.23 for young toddler, $66.92 for older toddler, $64.62 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Goddard School of East Norriton?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Drake Meadow 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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