THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF MALVERN

Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(7))

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/25/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #4 and #5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: Family gave addresses to director to place on child's emergency contact form. child #5 parent took friend off the emergency contact. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

2 feet apart (3270.106(f))

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/25/25, child #1, #2 and #3 were observed sleeping in cribs with less than 2 feet of space on three sides. Requirement: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. Correction: Infant teachers placed blue tape on walls to ensure space between cribs when infants are sleeping. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii))

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/25/25, the record reviewed for staff #2 did not include verification of childcare experience for the position performing (Assistant group supervisor). Requirement: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Staff #2 contacted employer to get verification of hours. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Staff evaluations (3270.34(a)(6))

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/25/25, the staff evaluation reviewed for staff #1 was not annually updated. Lasted dated 10/4/24. Requirement: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Correction: Staff #1 review is scheduled for December, 4 2025 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file (3270.182(7))

During the complaint investigation conducted 12/17/2024 It was found that the facility did not record an accident, injury report involving an incident where child #1 hit their head. Requirement: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. Correction: Both teachers received verbal warnings for not documenting the incident. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No harsh language (3270.113(d))

During the complaint investigation conducted 12/17/2024 It was found that staff person #1 used a harsh tone with child #1. It was also found that staff person #1 often screams at children during different incidents. Requirement: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. Correction: staff #1 was placed on probation for 30days and received two trainings on 11/8/24. During probation she received 2 days without pay. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No ridicule or threaten harm (3270.113(c))

During the complaint investigation conducted 12/17/2024 It was found that staff person #1 gets into arguments and disagreements with different parents of enrolled children at the facility. Requirement: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. Correction: Discussed with staff #1 proper ways to talk with parents and reminded staff to come to the director if help is needed or different ways to discuss concerns staff may have. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No physical punishment (3270.113(b))

During the complaint investigation conducted 12/17/2024 It was found that an incident occurred on 11/8/2024 where staff person #1 forcefully sat child #1 down on the concreate causing the child to hit their head. It was also found that staff person #1 grabs children and slams them down into chairs. Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Correction: The incident that occurred 11/8/24, staff #1 was placed on probation for 30days and received trainings. During probation she received 2 days without pay. Staff #1 received a written warning letter, based on certification representatives' findings on staff one grabbing child and forcefully putting them into a chair. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety (3270.14/3270.21)

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the emergency plan reviewed did not address the facilities continuity of operations. Upon request there was no continuity of operations policy or plan available for review. Requirement: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: We added the continuity of operations policy to our plan and placed on our parent board. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR (3270.31(f)(10))

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the pediatric first aid and CPR certificate reviewed for staff #1 was an online training only. Online training is not an acceptable training. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Correction: Staff has a CPR/First Aid Training 12/22/24. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility (3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii))

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the record reviewed for staff #4 did not include proof of education or experience to qualify them for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor). Requirement: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. Correction: Staff is still in her 90 days and has brought in her high school diploma. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Has all items (3270.75(c))

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the first aid kit reviewed in the 2-yr old room did not include scissors. Requirement: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. Correction: Owner brought new scissors for the first aid kit. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, peeled paint was observed in the 2-3-year-old bathroom. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: Owner fixed damaged paint and repaired. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the sink in the 2yr old room did not include a hand washing sign. Requirement: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. Correction: Handwashing sign was replaced. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean, age appropriate (3270.106(a))

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the rest equipment (Cots) throughout the facility were not labeled for the use of a specific child. Requirement: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Correction: Cot labels were added to leg of cot and a cot list was added to each classroom wall with child name. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Posted in group space (3270.111(b))

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, there were no daily schedules posed in each group space. Requirement: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. Correction: Schedules were placed outside of classrooms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Amount of fee (3270.123(a)(1))

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the agreement reviewed for child #4 and #5 did not include the fee amount. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction: Added the fee amount to both child agreements. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Arrival/departure times (3270.123(a)(4))

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #5, #6 and #7 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction: Added the arrival and departure times to agreement forms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Parent home/work address, phone (3270.124(b)(3))

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/17/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #6 did not include telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: Added addresses and phone numbers to emergency contact. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(7))

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, #3, #4 and #6 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: Added addresses to the whom the child may be released on emergency contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Two written references (3270.192(5))

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, the record reviewed for Staff #4 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction: Staff is still in her 90days and has given her 2 references. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training (3270.31(e))

During the renewal inspection conducted 11/27/2024, 12 clock hours of childcare training was not available for review for staff #2, and #3. (see start dates on conde sheet). Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Both teachers finished their 12-hour trainings. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).