THE GODDARD SCHOOL PLYMOUTH MEETING

PLYMOUTH MEETING, PAChild Care CenterLicensed

3.0based on state inspection data
Capacity145
Est. price$968/mo

Contact information

Address3025 WALTON RD, PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA, 19462

CityPLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462

CountyMontgomery

Phone(610) 616-3409

Operating details

Capacity145

SubsidiesY

License dateJune 8, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/15/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium10
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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3025 WALTON RD, PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA, 19462, PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/15/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk4/15/2026

    Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports (3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1))

    In review of children's files, child 1's file failed to include an updated child health report. The last documented health report included in file was last completed on 10/31/24 Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: An updated health report will be requested for child 1. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/29/2026
  2. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    Each child care space (3270.124(c))

    During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 04/15/26, cert rep observed in the Tulip room, emergency contact information for children receiving care was not present. Requirement: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. Correction: Missing emergency contact information has been placed in the Tulip room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/15/2026
  3. Medium-Low risk4/15/2026

    Clean, age appropriate (3270.106(a))

    During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 04/15/26, cert rep observed the cot chart in the Rose room, was missing. Requirement: The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Correction: Cot chart was located and posted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/15/2026
  4. Medium risk4/15/2026

    Has all items (3270.75(c))

    During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 04/15/26, cert rep observed first-aid kit located in the outdoor play space failed to contain gloves. 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: A pair of gloves was placed inside of the first-ai kit located in the outdoor play space. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/15/2026
  5. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

    During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 04/15/26, cert rep observed in the Lily room, cleaning materials accessible to children at the handwashing station. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: Cleaning materials was removed and placed in area inaccessible to children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/15/2026
  6. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

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

    In review of health and safety documentation, facility's policy addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment, failed to address identification and prevention of child maltreatment. 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: Policy will be updated to include identification and prevention of child maltreatment. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/29/2026

2025

  1. High risk12/1/2025

    No physical punishment (3270.113(b))

    During compliant investigation on Monday, 12/01/25, cert rep was informed that admin conducted an internal investigation and determined that a staff handled a child aggressively causing injury to the child. Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Correction: Staff was terminated effective 11/18/25. Additional supervision training for all staff is scheduled for 12/22/25. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/1/2025
  2. Medium-High risk10/21/2025

    Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3))

    In review of staff files on Tuesday, 10/21/25, staff person 1 file failed to include results of the TB screening by the Mantoux method. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Correction: Staff person 1 completed TB screening on 10/20/25 and will provide results on 10/22/25. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/22/2025
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 1210/21/2025

    12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(a)/3270.192(3))

    In review of staff files on Tuesday, 10/21/25, staff person 1 file failed to include a health assessment. Requirement: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Correction: Staff person 1 completed physical exam on 10/20/25 and will provide health assessment on 10/22/25. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/22/2025
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 124/11/2025

    12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(a)/3270.192(3))

    In review of staff files, staff person 5 file failed to contain required health assessment. Requirement: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Correction: Staff will provide a staff health assessment. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/9/2025
  5. High risk4/11/2025

    Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

    In review of staff files, staff person 1 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 11/03/19. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS, who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 1, staff person 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS, who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 1, staff person 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/9/2025
  6. Medium-High risk4/11/2025

    Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))

    In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to contain out of state child abuse clearance and sex offender registry check and staff person 7 file failed to contain a completed FBI clearance. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons 2 and 7 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Correction: Staff persons 2 and 7 will not return to the facility until required CPSL clearances are received. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/11/2025
  7. Medium risk4/11/2025

    Two written references (3270.192(5))

    In review of staff files, staff person 6 file failed to contain two written, nonfamily references. File only contain one written reference. 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 will provide an additional reference. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/9/2025
  8. High risk4/11/2025

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

    In review of staff files, staff person 4 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 4 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 4, staff person 4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 4 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 4, staff person 4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/9/2025
  9. Medium risk4/11/2025

    Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility (3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii))

    In review of staff files, staff persons 3 and 5 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development training. Staff person 3 and 5 files contained 5.5 hours of PD training. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. 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 persons will complete additional training hours. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/9/2025

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25Total Violations
6Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$968/month

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Typical prices in Pennsylvania run about $1,099/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Pennsylvania by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: PLYMOUTH MEETING, Montgomery County
  • Capacity: 145
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 0

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